Will the 18 Inch Long Equal-i-zer Weight Dist Shank item # EQ90-02-4500 Work w/ the E2 System?

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90-02-4500 Equalizer Weight-Distribution Shank - 18inch Long Can this item be used instead of the regular 12” shank on the E2 Equal-izer weight distribution hitch for a 2” receiver? My new 2023 pickup has the GMC pro tailgate which is thicker and I need some additional clearance behind the tailgate. Thanks.

asked by: Josh N

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Yes, it can. The Equal-i-zer Weight Dist Shank item # EQ90-02-4500 will work with a Equalizer E2 weight distribution system.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Answer 1

That sounds right to me Travis, but while you have everything pulled out it wouldn't hurt to re-measure and double-check. The height shouldn't have changed and everything should essentially go as you've described, but If it were me…

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Answer 2

The Equal-i-zer Weight Dist Shank part #EQ90-02-4500 measures 14" from the center of the hitch pin to the center of the adjustment holes and is typically what we recommend for more tailgate clearance with a weight distribution system. It's…

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Answer 3

The Equal-i-zer Weight Dist Shank part #EQ90-02-4500 has a 1,400 lb tongue weight capacity. If you are using this shank on a system rated for less, this won't increase the capacity of the system but it can decrease the capacity of the system if…

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Answer 4

Using the Brophy Hitch Reducer and Extender - 2-1/2" to 2" Trailer Hitch #HR26 extension will reduce your hitch's weight capacity by one third so if it will be more like 10,000 instead of 15,000 in this application with the Equal-i-zer…

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Answer 5

The longest extended shank we offer will be the Equal-i-zer #EQ90-02-4500, which is 18" long, has a maximum tongue weight capacity of 1,400 lbs, fits 2" x 2" receivers and offers up to a 7" rise or 3" drop. Equal-i-zer…

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Answer 6

So there isn't a 6 inch hitch extender for a 2 inch hitch that has an 11,000 lb capacity and 1,200 lb tongue weight capacity, and hitch extenders also reduce the capacity of your hitch by 50 percent, so they are generally just used for…

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Answer 7

You are correct, you'll just need a WDS shank that is capable of working with your 2017 Ford F-250 with a 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" trailer hitch receiver. I recommend checking out the: -Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution Shank for 2-1/2"…

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Answer 8

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 9

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 10

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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Answer 11

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 12

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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