Weight Distribution Shank (2-1/2" Shank, 2" Drop, 6" Rise) #17128
- Provides an adjustable mount for any CURT weight distribution hitch
- Features multiple holes for adjustable head height
- Can be flipped to provide necessary drop or rise
- 3/4" diameter holes are spaced 1-1/4" from center to center
- Fits 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" hitch receiver tube opening with 5/8" hitch pin hole
- Constructed from solid steel for reliable strength
- Protected by a durable powder coat finish
- Limited lifetime warranty (one-year finish, one-year parts)
Notes:
- Includes shank only (weight distribution hitch sold separately)
- Limited to spring bar capacity
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
- ColorBlack
- Drop7 3/4 IN
- FinishCARBIDE BLACK POWDER COAT
- Height7 1/2 IN
Hub Warehouse D01- Length8 IN
- MaterialBlank
- Part TypeWeight Distribution Shank
- Product Weight28.950
- Rise4 3/4 IN
- Shipping Weight28.950
- Superceded by Item17131
- WarrantyLimited Lifetime Warranty (One-Year Finish, One-Year Parts)
A CURT weight distribution hitch gives you stable, controlled towing for your vehicle and trailer by redistributing the weight at the coupling point and leveling the entire vehicle-trailer combination. All weight distribution hitches use an adjustable shank to mount onto the receiver hitch on your vehicle, giving you the ability to find the exact height needed for each trailer load.
This CURT replacement weight distribution shank is compatible with all CURT weight distribution hitches. It can be used to replace a damaged shank or to give your WD hitch greater flexibility in vertical adjustment. It features a standard 2-1/2" shank, multiple mounting options and a high-strength construction that is fully tested for tough jobs and harsh conditions.
The 2-1/2" horizontal shank is designed to fit any 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" trailer hitch receiver. This makes it the perfect choice for a CURT Commercial Duty class 5 hitch or other heavy-duty hitches with 2-1/2" receivers. The shank features rounded edges for easier insertion into the receiver tube, and it has a 5/8" diameter hole to accept a hitch pin or hitch lock for secure mounting in the receiver.
This particular weight distribution shank is 9-1/2" high by 13" long, measured from the outermost holes center-to-center. Each hole in the vertical shank has a 3/4" diameter, and they are spaced 1-1/4" apart for a wide range of incremental adjustment of the WD head. With an overall height of 9-1/2", this WD shank provides a maximum rise of 6". The entire shank can also be flipped in the receiver tube to provide a maximum drop of 2".
CURT trailer hitches are engineered for tough jobs and exposure to harsh conditions. As such, this WD replacement shank is built to last. It features solid steel construction for maximum strength, and it is stringently tested for safety. It is compatible with all CURT weight distribution hitches and is limited in capacity to the spring bar weight capacity of the WD hitch.
To finish off this replacement weight distribution hitch shank, we cover it in a highly durable carbide black powder coat finish, giving it long-lasting protection against rain, road salt and rust.
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It is a pretty common mistake but the measurements on this shaft are correct. The drop is measured from the top of the 2 1/2" part that slides into the receiver, to the center of the bottom hole. Curt products are great and all I use on my truck.
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Please review your specs on the Weight Distribution Shank #17128.
I believe you have the RISE and the DROP measurements reversed. I have been looking for a class V weight distribution hitch with about an 8" drop for a few weeks now and thought this would work. The construction of the product was great, but the DROP was more like 4 1/2" not the 7 3/4 stated. If you do make a class V with a longer drop, I would not hesitate to purchase it from you. For now, I will just use a 2" shank with a sleeve. Thank you for your time.