Is 9 inches of Ground Clearance Enough for Weight Distribution Shank

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I Purchased Reese 66083 weight dist w/ straight line sway. I now purchased Curt 17120 shank to get the required . Only question, will it be OK to only have 9inch of clearance from bottom of the shank to the ground? Thanks

asked by: Dan

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9 inches of ground clearance will be adequate for most situations. If you need the drop that the part # 17120 provides to tow your trailer level that would be the priority over ground clearance. This shank does not drop down too far so there wouldn't be a different option we could provide that is going to give you any additional clearance.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

I recommend the Strait Line systems the highest. They have the most advanced sway control that works to fight sway before it even starts unlike the Equalizer that basically tries to minimize it as it's happening. Also, because the tongue…

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If you need a few more inches of rise or drop the shank you would want is the part #FA92-02-4214 which has a height of 11-1/2 inches instead of 9 inches like what you said your current one has. I attached a picture that has the dimensions of this…

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Eight inches from the ground to the bottom of your weight distribution shank would be fine for most situations but like you've experienced turning into inclined driveways can cause it to drag. Your trailer must sit pretty low to call for…

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Answer 6

I am not aware of any legally mandated minimum ground clearance requirement for trailer hitch receivers in any states and my online research did not reveal any such laws. However, I did find on an internet forum for Sienna owners posts related to…

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Answer 7

The type of shank you will need depends on the weight distribution system you have. The Curt Weight Distribution Shank, #17120, is a 2 inch square shank and works with with Curt Heavy Duty Trunnion Style weight distribution system #17302. It has hole…

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Your weight distribution system uses a Shank #FA92-02-4100 that gives you a maximum 6-1/4" of rise and 2-1/4" of drop. I recommend using the Fastway Shank #FA92-02-4214. This will give you up to 10" of rise and 7-1/4" of drop with…

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Answer 9

Husky, Curt, and Fastway weight distribution shanks are all interchangeable since they are all the exact same where the head attaches to them.

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Answer 10

The Curt #17120 Weight Distribution Shank would indeed be compatible with any of their weight distribution systems for a 2 inch receiver, including your #17002 W/D system.

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Answer 11

Some weight distribution shanks are specific to their manufacturer and cannot be used with a system it's not intended for. An example is the Reese #RP54970. To avoid running into a situation that does not fit for a specific application is why we…

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