Lubrication Points of the Curt Weight Distribution System Part # C17002

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I have the Curt 17002, with round bars, what type of grease do you recommend? And where exactly will the grease be applied?

asked by: Ame

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According to Curt for the Curt Weight Distribution System part # C17002, they recommend keeping the socket ends of the spring bar where they sit in the head and the lift brackets attached to the trailer frame lubricated. I have pointed both of these locations out in the attached photo. You will also want to keep a good amount of grease on the hitch ball as well.

I recommend using a white lithium grease like part # L11354 in the above locations on your weight distribution system.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

A quality wheel bearing grease like #L11465 or the bearing grease you're already using would work just fine. You'll want to grease the trunnions by using the grease zerk and also brush some grease on the ball bearings above the trunnion as…

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Answer 2

No, it's not sealed. Dust will work it's way into there eventually if you don't maintain it, which is why Curt directs people to brush grease on the inner and outer bearings on the top and bottom of the Curt TruTrack item #C17499 along…

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Answer 3

The LubriMatic Mini Grease Gun with Pipe, part #30-800, actually holds a 3 oz. mini grease cartridge like part #L54FR which is the Marine Bearing Grease. If you need a grease gun that can use 14 oz grease cartridges, I recommend the LubriMatic…

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Answer 4

I will be happy to answer your questions on the Curt TruTrack weight distribution system #C17500. They are referring to the brackets that mount on the trailer and hold the spring bars. Lift bracket is a term more associated with chain hanging systems…

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Answer 5

Curt Spring Bar Retainer Package #17109 for round bar weight distribution systems like #C17002 includes clips, locking pins and rivets; and the rivets do resemble screws when they are installed. The old ones need to be drilled out in order to install…

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Answer 6

Thanks for the photo and I'm sorry this happened regarding the Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control #C17500. There's a few reasons why the L-brackets would bend, and one of them would be too high or a tongue weight. You…

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Answer 7

You can back up a trailer with a weight distribution system installed on as long as you don't end up in too tight of a turn. This is especially true with the Curt Weight Distribution System part #C17422 as it has a friction sway control system as…

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Answer 8

With weight distribution systems like the Curt TruTrack part #C17500 you can back up as long as you are going mainly straight. If you are going to jackknife the trailer you would need to disconnect the bars.

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Answer 9

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 10

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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Answer 11

Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

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Answer 12

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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