Measurement from Top of Shank to Center of Top Hole

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measurement from top of shank to center of top hole. thanks

asked by: Claudius

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From the top of the shank to the center of the top hole on Curt # 17120 is 1 inch.

The location is measured in black in the diagram.

expert reply by: Charles S

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