Will Curt Shank Work with Fastway e2 Weight Distribution System

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I need at least a 7 inch drop for an e2-fastway trunion. can you verify that this curt shank will work? thanks

asked by: Charles A

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Yes, you can use the Curt shank # C17124 with a Fastway e2 weight distribution system. The shank has 3/4 inch bolt holes to mount the head and they are spaced 1-1/4 inches apart on center. This is the same as what the e2 system requires.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

I went to the warehouse and measured the Curt Weight Distribution Shank for 2-1/2" Hitches #C17132 and it measures 3" from the center of the hitch pin hole to the end of the shank. I have attached a diagram with some other measurements I…

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Answer 2

Congratulations on your new truck! Your new 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 4WD will sit a bit higher than your older GMC Sierra 1500 2WD, so if you are currently using the hitch with it near the lowest possible drop, you will more than likely need to…

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The Curt WD Shank #C17124 will work with an Equa-I-Zer Weight Distribution hitch. The equalizer hitch will mount to a shank that has holes that are 1-1/4 inch apart and 3/4 inch bolts and the Curt shank will allow these dimensions.

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Yes, you can use Curt Weight Distribution Shank #C17124 with the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution System #FA94-00-0600 because the shank has the same hole spacing that the Fastway requires. The Curt shank will give your Fastway round bar system a…

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The Curt Weight Distribution Shank part #C17132 is just what you need to use a weight distribution system on a trailer hitch with 2-1/2" receiver tube opening without using a 2-1/2" to 2" sleeve adapter. The shank does narrow down for…

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Even though a 1" lift probably isn't going to considerably change your setup, if your trailer was level/close to level before adding a RoadActive RAS system like the #RAS3611-Y , you'll need to make some adjustments. If your trailer is…

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Weight distribution heads are adjustable to get the spring bars level or just below level with the trailer frame. Depending on the trailer frame, the head may need to be set at 90 degrees, it also may need to be tilted down as far as possible to keep…

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The Curt weight distribution shank part #C17132 that you referenced can do up to an 9-1/4 inch drop with a trunnion bar setup like you mentioned. This works with a Reese weight distribution system as well.

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If applying the manual over-ride lever on your Hopkins trailer brake controller, such as the Agility #HM47295, sends brake power back to your Tundra's 7-way then you know the circuit is functioning. You can test by having a helper press the lever…

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Answer 10

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 11

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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