Distance from Hitch Ball to Chain Hanger Bracket When Installing Curt Weight Distribution
Question:
Hello, I have a home made trailer, I am concerned about the length from the ball to where the brackets fit over the trailers frame for the lift chains? Also for the brackets that fit over the frame how wide can the frame be? What 2inch ball would go with this weight distribution hitch?
asked by: Roger
Expert Reply:
The inside width of the frame channels of the Curt Hangers part # C17057 that you referenced are 3-3/16 inches.
The distance from the center of the hitch ball to the center of the frame hanger will be 31 inches.
If either of the two dimensions I listed would pose a problem for installing the # C17057 on your trailer you have the option of using the bolt on brackets part # C17005 which will bolt to the side of the trailer frame. This will get around the problem of a trailer frame being too wide or if there is interference above the trailer's frame 31 inches back from the hitch ball.
For a 2 inch hitch ball you would want the part # 40038.
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2" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/4" Long Shank - Chrome - 12,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/4 Inch Shank Length
- 1 Inch Diameter Shank
- 12000 lbs GTW
- Class III
- CURT
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Chain Hangers for Curt Weight Distribution Systems - Bolt On
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Curt MV Weight Distribution System - Round Bar - 14,000 lbs GTW, 1,400 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD Only
- No Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Surge Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 1100 lbs
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- 1300 lbs
- CURT
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