What are the Dimensions of the 11 inch Weight-Distributing Shank
Question:
How do you measure the ? From the top of the shank to the bottom of the hitch ball. I could not tell from the drawing.
asked by: Rich
Expert Reply:
I went out to our warehouse and measured the 11- inch Weight-Distributing Shank, item # RP3215, for you.
On the shank from the top to the bottom, on the side with the adjustment holes, the measurement is 12 inches overall. On this same part of the shank, the holes are 1-1/4 inches on center, starting from the bottom of the shank, and 4-1/2 inches from the top hole center to the shank top. On the other end of the shank, the hitch pin hole is 3-1/4 inches on center from the back of the shank and 9-3/4 inches from the front of the shank for a 13-inch overall measurement. From the back of the shank to the welded gusset, the measurement is 7 inches. From the bottom of the shank on the adjustment side to the gusset is 1-3/4 inches.
The measurement from the center of the hitch pin hole to the center of the ball mount hole in the weight distribution head will depend on the type of weight distribution system used. If you have the round bar style of weight distribution, the distance will be 13-3/4 inches. If you have the trunnion bar style head, the distance will be 13-1/8 inches.
I have included a link below to a picture showing the measurements.
