Drop Shank for Reese Weight Distribution Used on 2017 Dodge Ram 2500HD 4x4
Question:
Dear E-trailer, I bought a new 2017 Dodge Ram 2500HD 4x4 recently stock suspension. I had a Reese shank that I was using with my 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 prior that was near the top of the range of travel on the shank. Knowing the Dodge is quite a bit taller than the Chevrolet, I moved it down to the lowest setting on the Reese Shank, but It still at least 6-7inch too short tall compared to the trailer coupler. I measured from the ground to the top of the inside of the receiver on the Dodge and its 25inch My back yard slopes off some, so I Cant get the trailer perfectly level, but I believe my trailer coupler height to the bottom of the coupler is in the 18-19inch range when I eyeball the trailer level I cant move it to a level spot in my driveway because the existing shank is too short I cant even get the ball under the coupler with the trailer tongue jack all the way up! I know there are some unknowns here, but do you think the Curt 17123 or 17124 Drop shanks would work for what I need? It would seem I need approximately 6-7inch of maybe a little more? if Im figuring this out correctly. Of course I need to check the through bolt diameter and spacing, Im asking mainly from an amount of drop standpoint. I may take a measurement later between the tandem axles on the trailer to get the distance from the frame to ground if the bottom of the coupler is level with the bottom of the trailer frame or close, that would give me an accurate measurement as that distance would not change. All of the videos Ive watch state you measure from the ground to the top of the inside of the receiver on the truck and the ground to the bottom of the trailer coupler and then subtract the trailer distance from the receiver distance to determine amount of you need. Is that accurate? Im concerned that the 17123 may not give me enough ? I want the trailer level or slightly nose low when loaded and the spring bars under tension. Thanks for any help you can provide.
asked by: Greg
Expert Reply:
You are on the right track and have everything thought out correctly. You want the trailer to sit as level as possible and to do this you have to measure from bottom of coupler when level to the ground and then measure from the top of the hitch tube to the ground as well.
If your bottom coupler lip is the same height as the bottom of the trailer frame then measuring from the frame to the ground between the two axles will work as well.
If you need 6-7 more inches than what the Reese shank offers the # C17123 might be too short. The # C17124 is going to be a safer bet as it has a larger drop/rise.
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Curt Welded Weight Distribution Shank 7" - 10 Hole Adjustment
- Accessories and Parts
- Weight Distribution Hitch
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- 1500 lbs TW
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- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Round - 8 Inch Drop
- Trunnion - 8 Inch Drop
- Round - 12 Inch Rise
- Trunnion - 11 Inch Rise
- CURT
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