Can Reese Weight Distribution Shank 54998 be Used in Place of Reese Shank 54970
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I currently use the Reese 54970 with my Reese 66021 WD Hitch. I upgraded my trailer and now need to upgrade my hitch. I need a solid shank for my new Draw-Tite 7979-1 double tab hitch head which requires a solid shank. Both the shanks are same length and shape, except the 54998 is solid. Can I swap out the 54970 with the 54998 and install the hitch head in the same position on the 54998 that it was in on the 54970? I am posting a picture of my current setup with the 54970 and 66021 hitch head.
asked by: William M
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Reese Weight Dist Shank - 12-1/4" Long - 2" Drop to 6-1/2" Rise - 1,500 lbs TW
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Reese Weight Distribution Shank - 16,000 lbs
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- Weight Distribution Hitch
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- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Round - 2 Inch Drop
- Trunnion - 2 Inch Drop
- Round - 7 Inch Rise
- Trunnion - 8 Inch Rise
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