Longer Curt Weight Distribution Shank to Clear Rear Bumper

Question:

in your review of curt 17120 you mentioned a measurement of From the center of the hitch pin hole to the front edge of this support bracket is going to give us a measurement of 3 1/4 of an inch would it be possible to drill a new hole to make this new measurement 4 1/4inch the angle piece becomes incontact with my bumper i actually have part number 17100 that came with my WD system and thought going larger to the 17120 cause it was 10inch long butseeing the video on it it states the same measurement do you know the same measurement for 17102?

asked by: Shawn

Helpful Expert Reply:

What I recommend is to use Curt weight distribution shank # C17122. On it, it measures 5 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the nearest part of that support gusset. I have linked a video review of this shank for you.

On Curt weight distribution shank # 17120 the measurement from the center of the hitch pin hole to the nearest part of the support gusset is 3-1/4 inches. You would not want to drill a new hole, especially further back because there would not be enough of the shank in the hitch receiver for it to be safe for use. It would also void the warranty.

expert reply by: Michael H