Does the Curt C17123 and Equal-i-zer EQ44FR Weight Distribution Shanks Use Solid Or Hollow Shanks?

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In my cart, I have Curt C17123 and EQ44FR hitch shanks. I want to know that both of these are solid steel and not tubing. I could not tell from the pictures or description.

asked by: Anton J

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Yes, both the Curt Welded Weight Distribution Shank # C17123 and Equalizer Weight-Dist Shank # EQ44FR are both made with solid steel shanks. They do not use tubing. They both have the 1-1/4" vertical bolt 3/4" hole spread and will fit most weight distribution hitches.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

The Curt Welded Weight Distribution Shanks part #C17123 and part #C17122 are not considered extensions, therefore the hitch would not lose capacity as a result of this but it would if the weight capacity is under that of either shank which for part…

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Answer 2

The overall height of the Curt shank part #C17123 being 13-1/2 inches would not be too tall for a full sized truck like your Ram 1500. This shank is also perfectly compatible with a Fastway e2 system like you have as well so it would work great in…

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Answer 3

The Husky shank you mentioned has a 7-1/2 inch rise and 9-1/2 inch drop. The Curt weight distribution shank part #C17123 that you referenced is similar and has a 8-1/4 inch drop.

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Answer 4

The Curt weight distribution shank part #C17123 that you referenced does fit Husky weight distribution heads like what you have and will sit at least 3 inches lower than most standard shanks so this would fit and work well for you.

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Answer 5

The weight distribution shank we offer with the most amount of drop is the Equalizer Weight-Dist Shank part #EQ44FR which offers up to 12" of drop. I have attached a full list of options below if you feel this is too much. That said, measuring…

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Answer 6

With both your truck and trailer being on level ground, if you measured your truck from the ground to the ballmount and came up with 24 inches that is good. On the trailer side, if you again, measured from the level ground to the bottom of the…

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Answer 7

9 inches of ground clearance will be adequate for most situations. If you need the drop that the part #17120 provides to tow your trailer level that would be the priority over ground clearance. This shank does not drop down too far so there…

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Answer 8

Any weight distribution shank, including the Curt Welded Weight Distribution Shank 7" - 10 Hole Adjustment #C17123, being only 4 to 5 inches off the ground is possibly concerning when going over steeper inclines such as up a driveway or a…

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Answer 9

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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Answer 10

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 11

The Torklift Battery Mounting Box part #TLA7708R or #TLA7700L that you referenced can mount to the brackets you have on your trailer as there are several holes on the bottom of the box that you can use to run bolts through to then attach to your…

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Answer 12

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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