Recommended Grease to Use for Zerk Fittings of Curt TruTrac

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I was looking to get item numbers for the recommended grease to use in this distribution hitch.

asked by: Brian

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The Curt TruTrac weight distribution system part # C17501 that you referenced does have grease fittings for lubrication and the correct grease to use is white lithium. We have white lithium grease in a cartridge with part # L11354.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Yes, since the Curt TruTrack part #C17501 has a max frame height of 6 inches and your frame is 6 inches tall this would work on your Intech trailer. If the frame is 5 inches wide you would need to source longer hardware for the brackets as well.

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Answer 2

I will be happy to answer your questions on the Curt TruTrack weight distribution system #C17500. They are referring to the brackets that mount on the trailer and hold the spring bars. Lift bracket is a term more associated with chain hanging systems…

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Answer 3

Based on your photo, the system was not setup correctly so the bars that should be applying friction to the brackets evenly is only hitting on that inside edge of the bar. That will not carry the weight correctly and definitely can cause scary sway.…

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According to Curt for the Curt Weight Distribution System part #C17002, they recommend keeping the socket ends of the spring bar where they sit in the head and the lift brackets attached to the trailer frame lubricated. I have pointed both of these…

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You won't be able to jackknife your trailer but aside from that the Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion - 15,000 lbs GTW, 1,500 lbs TW item #C17501 doesn't restrict your ability to back up or your turning…

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Answer 6

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 7

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like…

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For sag from towing a trailer the best recommendation I can make is actually a weight distribution system. Suspension enhancement will help level your truck while towing. But the advantage to a weight distribution system is that it levels the vehicle…

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Answer 10

Load range B trailer tires are going to have a lower capacity than C load range tires. Basically that, psi rating, and the ply rating are the only differences. A higher load range tire would last a little longer than lower load ranges of the same…

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Answer 11

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 12

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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