Longer Weight Distribution Shank to Lower Tailgate Without Hitting Trailer Jack

Question:

Does Curt or another supplier have a shank that will work with this weight distributing system that will add a couple inches to length. The Tailgate on our Ford Flex only opens about halfway until hitting tongue jack on trailer. I don’t want to lose any capacity on Hitch. I don’t need it to raise any higher than the 7.5 inches current shank is. Thanks

asked by: John S

Helpful Expert Reply:

The Blue Ox SwayPro shank, part # BXW4001, measures 12 inches long from the hitch pin hole to the adjustment holes and it'll work just fine with the Curt system, part # C17341, you have.

You didn't mention how much longer you need exactly this Blue Ox is 4 inches longer that what came with the system. It gives you a little more rise at 8 inches which you said you don't need but it's pretty close to the same. It also keeps your capacity since it's rated up to 15,000 pounds towing.

expert reply by: Charles S