How to Remove and Reinstall the Retaining Clips on a Curt Round Bar Weight Distribution System

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How can l remove a broken drive pin? I broke one drift pin and bent another. Then gave up

asked by: John

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Expert Reply:

To remove the retaining clips # 17109 on a Curt weight distribution system with round bars you would first remove the bottom screws holding them on. Then you would push the clips up so the wider part of the hole can slip off the top pin.

The top pin fits into the groove in the spring bar when inserted into the head. If the pins are also being replaced pull out the old ones and then insert the new ones.

To install the clips you would reverse the above process.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

For a replacement pin for the Curt Friction Sway Control part #17200 you can use our part number #55515. This would be a step up from what came with your kit as it has two indentions that the pin would have to overcome to fall off unlike what came…

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Answer 2

To remove the retaining clips #17109 on a Curt weight distribution system with round bars you would first remove the bottom screws holding them on. Then you would push the clips up so the wider part of the hole can slip off the top pin. The top pin…

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Answer 3

It sounds as if you're needing the spring bar retainer clip kit. If you have the Curt or a Reese Round Bar system, use #17109 which includes 2 clips, 2 lock pins and two drive-in rivets. The exact kit needed will depend on which…

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Answer 4

When installing the included rivets from the Curt Spring Bar Retainer Package #17109 referenced in your question, you will not need any special tools to insert the new rivet/set key. The new set key (which likely has a slightly different design than…

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Answer 5

Sounds like you have a Fastway E2 weight distribution system and need new release clips to replace lost ones. For that you'd want the part #FA94-02-1059.

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Answer 6

Reese does not offer the spring bar retainer clips like you have referenced. The really good news is that you can use either the Replacement Spring-Bar Release Clip #FA94-02-1059 or Curt #17109. These clips will work as replacements for the hitch you…

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Answer 7

It sounds like you might need the clips that hold your round spring bars in the head unit. If you have a Fastway e2 system then their Replacement Spring-Bar Release Clips #FA94-02-1059 are the correct part. If you have a Curt system use their part…

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Answer 8

We have a few different clip options that are possible fits for your Weight Distribution (WD) system. Fastway WD - FA94-02-1059 Curt WD - 17109 From the picture that you sent me, I believe that the Curt clips #17109 are the correct replacement clips…

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