How Much Drop with Shank of Reese Steadi Flex Weight Distribution System

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Trying to find new weight distribution hitch. And would like not to have to purchase a separate shank my trailer measures 22inch at coupler and truck25inch at the top of receiver will the included shank provide enough or would I be better off ordering a hitch that doesnt include the shank

asked by: Mike

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Sounds like you only would need a drop of 3 inches to allow your trailer to be towed level. The Reese weight distribution system part # RP66559 can do up to 4 inches of drop so it would work well for you and not require you to get a different shank.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Backing a trailer with the Reese Steadi-Flex weight distribution system, part #RP66559, connected is not expressly forbidden (or mentioned) in the instructions. If you are not needing to make sharp turns while backing, removing the spring bars will…

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Weight distribution systems are rated for different tongue weights and gross trailer weights. They are designed to work best with trailers that fall within their rating. The tongue weight rating is the most important factor in determining which…

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The Reese Steadi Flex weight distribution systems like the part #RP66559 are compatible with underslung couplers. I attached the portion of the install instructions for them that covers how to set it up for this style of coupler.

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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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Hey Donald, the best Blue Ox weight distribution would be the pat #BXW0550 as it has a perfect tongue weight range for your 450 lb tongue weight trailer.

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For sag from towing a trailer the best recommendation I can make is actually a weight distribution system. Suspension enhancement will help level your truck while towing. But the advantage to a weight distribution system is that it levels the vehicle…

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Most of the 2-5/16 inch hitch balls will use either a 1-inch diameter shank or 1-1/4 inch diameter shank. The nut size on a hitch ball with a 1-1/4 inch shank, like the Tow Ready 2-5/16 Inch Hitch Ball, part #19286, will use a 1-7/8 inch socket. A…

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Weight distribution works to distribute the tongue weight of a trailer up to the front axle of the tow vehicle so that it will sit more level and handle/brake better. That being said the systems do not "reduce" tongue weight or allow you to…

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Curt recommends the use of 250 ft/lbs of torque when tightening the nuts of their hitch balls with a 1 inch diameter shank like the part #C40034 that you referenced. The general rule is for a 3/4" shank tighten to 150 ft/lbs For a 1" shank…

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A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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The round or trunnion bars refers to the end of the spring bars. Round bars are typically designed for lighter applications, are a bit harder to install and are usually priced lower than trunnion bars. Trunnion bars are typically designed to be used…

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The hitch ball angle adjustment on weight distribution systems is designed to provide more or less distribution of the tongue weight on your trailer hitch to the trailer and vehicle axles. If you adjust the ball angle farther away from the towing…

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