Replacement 2 Inch Shank for Reese Strait-Line Weight Distribution

Question:

I purchased the Reese Straightline weight distribution system a couple years back. The adjustable shank from Reese that comes with it just has too much slop and I cant take it anymoreo. The part is solid cast steel and looks impressive but is just a little loose in the hitch. Loose enough it is rounding the hitch pin hole on my ford excursion and wearing the edges of the hitch square edge. The hitch knocks back and forth when I accelerate and brake pulling my 10,000 lb trailer. The trunnion Bars and overall system work great. I love it. I purchased a u bolt mechanism from you to help with the movement which clamps the shank to the hitch on the excursion but that comes loose over time and I am back to the same problem. My next best solution after extensive research online I can see is just get another brand shank that fits the hitch of my ford excursion like it is suppose to. Do you have recommendations for the best shank that has tighter tolerances fits slip fit no shake and will work great with this reese system? Thank you for the best customer service! I love etrailer!

asked by: Chris

Expert Reply:

There are many shanks that you could use with your Reese Strait-Line weight distribution system. But keep in mind that all the shanks are most likely going to fit in the hitch the same. There might be some slight differences but not enough to really make a difference. I just don't want you to get a new shank expecting a night and day difference.

I have included a link to the 2 inch shanks we have. Equal-I-zer is a popular option, such as # EQ90-02-4300 as an example.

If the old shank has worn down then a new shank will help but I also recommend using a different type of anti-rattle device, # BX88224. This device reduces or stops movement vertically and horizontally and not just 1 direction.

expert reply by: Michael H