Longer Shank for use With Fastway Weight Distribution System

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I have a 2015 Toyota Sienna towing a 17 foot trailer. I have a generator box above the tongue that reduces my radius when turning. I currently have a 12 inch shank. The corner of the box hit the rear window of the van if turned to sharp and I have blown out my rear window. An extra 6 inches would resolve my issue. Will an 18 inch shank work for my trailer package Fastway weight distribution or will lose trailer lift?

asked by: Mike

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Expert Reply:

There are some solutions available to you, but we do not carry 18 inch shanks designed for use with Fastway weight distribution systems.

Since Equal-i-zer makes a pair of shanks that are 18 inches and have tongue weight capacities between 600 lbs and 1,400 lbs your best option would be to get an Equal-i-zer weight distribution system and shank. For example, Equal-i-zer system # EQ37061ET has a GTW of 6,000 lbs and a total tongue weight capacity of 600 lbs, while # EQ37041ET has a GTW of 4,000 lbs and a total tongue weight capacity of 400 lbs. Then you could add the appropriate shank; # EQ90-02-4500 offers a 7" rise or 3" drop while # EQ90-02-4600 will give you an 8" rise or 4" drop.

I have added links to a couple review videos for you to take a look at as well.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

When used in the drop position and not the rise, the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution Shank #EQ90-02-4600 should not make any contact with the tail gate or create any issues with limiting the turning radius. I actually found a photo that one of our…

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Answer 2

A longer weight distribution shank like part #EQ90-02-4600 does not require you to change your weight distribution spring bar tension at all. As long as you can still tow the trailer level with it no changes would be need. You'd just gain…

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Answer 3

The extra long Equal-i-zer shank #EQ90-02-4600 will not affect your trailer towing rating since this is part of a weight distribution (WD) system and it has a tongue weight (TW) range of 600 lbs - 1,400 lbs. Please note that this is labeled as an…

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Answer 4

The Equal-i-zer Weight Dist Shank part #EQ90-02-4600 should allow you to tow with the tailgate down on your 2017 Ram 3500. I have attached a photo for you of this shank used with a similar system on a similar truck

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Answer 5

The solution you came up with is the best solution to allow you the needed tailgate clearance. The Equal-i-zer shank part #EQ90-02-4600 will give you the clearance you need and while it is longer the added length would not significantly change the…

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Answer 6

The longest extended shank we offer will be the Equal-i-zer #EQ90-02-4500, which is 18" long, has a maximum tongue weight capacity of 1,400 lbs, fits 2" x 2" receivers and offers up to a 7" rise or 3" drop. Equal-i-zer…

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Answer 7

With the longer Equal-i-zer shank part #EQ90-02-4600 that you referenced you can fold down your tailgate and hitch up to your trailer. I attached a picture that shows typical clearance with this relative to a folded down tailgate for you to check…

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Answer 8

We have had customers let us know that using the Equal-i-zer Weight Dist Shank #EQ90-02-4600 has allowed them to tow their trailers with their tailgates down as shown in the included pictures so you should have no issues even when turning. Keep in…

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Answer 9

While I can certainly understand wanting to add an extension for your clearance issues, a hitch extender cannot be used with a weight distribution system, though there is an option that can help, which is a longer shank for your weight distribution…

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Answer 10

That's a very cool bike so I can see why you want to bring it but the issue is that any type of extension is going to reduce your tongue weight capacity by 50 percent which is not something you will be able to do. The only thing you can do to add…

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Answer 11

I recommend using the Equal-i-zer Weight Dist Shank #EQ90-02-4500 to replace the shank on your E2 hitch. With this shank you will have 14" from the center of the hitch pin hole to the center of the vertical holes for the hitch head. This will…

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Answer 12

No, the minimum air pressure is 5 psi and the maximum is 100 psi. The 40 figure comes into play based off of the instructions which state that generally the system can support 40 pounds per 1 psi of air pressure. I have linked the installation…

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