Replacement Head and Shank for Reese Weight Distribution Systems

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i have the system in the pictures and need a replacement head and shank. is the item Replacement Head and Shank for Reese Weight Distribution Systems - Trunnion Bar Item # RP54980 the correct replacement for my system.

asked by: Joseph B

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The replacement parts you are seeking is the Replacement Head and Shank for Reese Weight Distribution Systems - Trunnion Bar # RP54980. This will work with your Reese Strait-Line Weight Distribution System.

If you need more drop in the shank, then you can use the Replacement Head for Reese Weight Distribution System - Trunnion Bar # RP58167 along with the Reese Weight Dist Shank - Drop Only - 11" Long - 7-5/8", 8-5/8" Drop - 1,400 lbs TW # RP3344.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Curt recommends the use of 250 ft/lbs of torque when tightening the nuts of their hitch balls with a 1 inch diameter shank like the part #C40034 that you referenced. The general rule is for a 3/4" shank tighten to 150 ft/lbs For a…

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We did get one photo which I've attached. The replacement head you are seeking for your #RP66084 system is the Replacement Head for Reese Weight Distribution System - Trunnion Bar #RP58167. I've attached a video of this product to…

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Answer 3

The system that you bought from us 5 years ago was #RP66541 and it is still the same now as it was then! This means that you can replace your 800 pound spring bars with the 1,200 pound bars. For a single bar it is #RP66009. You would need 2 of them…

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Yes, you can upgrade the Reese Strait-Line 12K Weight Distribution System part #RP66084 to the Reese Strait-Line 17K Weight Distribution System part #RP66075 by replacing the spring bars with the Reese Replacement Trunnion Spring Bar, 1,700 lbs…

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Thank you for the pictures. From them I can tell that you have a Reese trunnion style weight distribution system. Which makes the Replacement Head for Reese Weight Distribution System #RP58167 the correct replacement head for your system.

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I was able to look at your account and it t looks like you have the Replacement Head for Reese Weight Distribution System part #RP58167. When you ask if you can replace the spring bars with a 1700 bar I believe you are referring to Reese…

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For your 1200 lb Reese trunnion bars, you will want the Replacement Trunnion and Pin for Reese 1200 - 1700 lb Trunnion Style Weight Distribution #58097. This is a confirmed fit for your 1-3/8 inch square trunnion bars. The trunnions are 4-1/4…

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Answer 8

Thanks for being so specific and I can safely say you will need spring bars with a higher capacity because a loaded trailer will add enough to that tongue weight to make the 1,500 lb bars you have not rated highly enough. For a camper trailer with…

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Answer 9

I checked with my technical contact at Reese and he said that as long as your trunnion bars are the Reese branded bars, like part #66010, they can be used with the Replacement Head and Shank for Reese Weight Distribution Systems, #RP54980. He also…

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Answer 10

My contact at Reese indicated that older weight distribution spring bars/trunnions will fit new replacement heads, such as Reese part #RP58167 (but new bars/trunnions will not fit older head assemblies). He noted that there may be a slightly…

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Answer 11

I spoke with my contact at Reese and he stated that if your 800 pound system is newer, within the last 3-1/2 to 4 years, then the higher capacity 1,700 pound bars, like #66010, will fit. However, what you need to also look at is the shank. The…

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Answer 12

I went out to our warehouse and measured the Draw-Tite and Reese Replacement Weight Distribution Trunnion Style Head, part #RP58167. The distance from the top, flat portion of the head to the vertical mounting holes is 3/4-inch. From bolt hole to…

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