Can the Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution System # C17500 be Purchased Without the Shank

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Is this unit available without the shank? I have already have a 2 inch shank that i needed to modify to accept my 2.5 inch receiver. Rise: 5-5/8 in. : 2-3/8 in. Shank length: 10 in.

asked by: Claudius

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You can piece out the Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution System # C17500 with the following part numbers that include everything but the shank:

Trunnion Spring Bar - # C17536 (need 2 of these)
Spring Bar Lift Tool - # C17512
Frame Brackets - # C17508
Replacement Head - # C17507
Hardware Kit - # C17550
2" Hitch Ball - # 63018 or 2-5/16" Hitch Ball # C40085

This is slightly more cost-effective than purchasing the whole assembly, but also keep in mind that the assembly comes with the shank. Unfortunately Curt doesn't offer their weight distribution systems without the shank.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Matthew I.

5/8/2020

I ordered the C17500 weight distributing hitch. What size socket will I need for the ball? Will it require a thin wall socket?

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Chris R.

5/11/2020

The hitch ball actually comes pre-torqued on the head assembly for the Curt TruTrack # C17500 so you won't need any kind of socket for this.

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Matthew I.

5/11/2020

@ChrisR I know it comes pre-torqued, but I always check torque prior to towing. That is why I am asking.

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Chris R.

5/14/2020

@MatthewI I gotcha! A thin walled socket would definitely make the process a lot easier. You can use the 1-7/8" # ALL643216.

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