Equal-i-zer Weight Dist Shank - 2-1/2" Hitch - 8" Rise, 4" Drop

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• Parts Needed to Allow Use of 2-Inch Weight Distribution System in 2-1/2-Inch Hitch
  Yes, you can use your 2-inch weight distribution hitch (WDH) in a 2-1/2-inch hitch in either of two ways. One way is to add a hitch reducer sleeve to the 2-1/2-inch hitch to drop it down to a 2-inch size to allow using your system as-is. We have many brands of reducer such as Curt # C45405; this and others appear on the linked page. The other way is to replace the 2-inch shank with a 2-1/2-inch shank and we do offer these as individual parts. All 2-1/2-inch shanks appear on the other...
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• Can a 2" Weight Distribution Shank Be Swapped Out for a 2-1/2" Shank
  Yes, you can swap out a 2" weight distribution shank for a 2-1/2" weight distribution shank. This will actually be the preferred method instead of using a sleeve adapter as there will be much less movement inside the receiver tube. I recommend the Equal-i-zer Weight Dist Shank part # EQ90-02-4800 but have attached a full list of options below. Please note, weight distribution shank are universal and not brand specific.
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• How To Choose Correct 2.5" Weight Distribution Shank
  In regards to choosing the correct weight distribution shank, you really only need to pay attention to the hitch size and rise/drop. The brand won't matter as much as they are all pretty much universal in this regard. The Equal-i-zer Weight Dist Shank part # EQ90-02-4800 is correct for most setups as it offers up to 4" of drop. I have attached a full list of options below as well as an article to find the correct rise/drop if you don't know what that is.
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• Will Equalizer 2-1/2 inch Weight Distribution Shank Replace Fastway 2 in Weight Distribution Shank
  Yes, the Equalizer 2-1/2 inch weight distribution shank part # EQ90-02-4800 will work as a replacement for the 2 inch shank you had with your Fastway e2 kit.
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• Upgrading to 2-1/2 Inch Shank or Using a Reducer Sleeve with Equal-I-zer Weight Distribution System
  Between using a reducer sleeve and upgrading your weight distribution shank, I recommend going with a weight distribution shank designed to fit the 2-1/2 inch hitch receiver on your 2015 Ram 2500HD. Using a 2/1/2 inch shank, like # EQ90-02-4800, for your Equal-I-zer weight distribution system, like # EQ37121ET, will not require adding any additional components to the system at the receiver. There will be less room for play in the hitch receiver when using a 2-1/2 inch shank than if...
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• Is Reese 2-1/2 inch Hitch Sleeve Adapter 58102 Safe to Use with Weight Distribution System
  Essentially the Reese hitch adapter part 7028711 you sent in a picture of and the Reese adapter part # 58102 are the same thing. Either is perfectly safe to use with a weigh distribution systsem in Ford F-150 or F-250.
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• Weight Distribution Shank for 2-1/2 Inch Trailer Hitch Receiver with More Drop
  For your 2-1/2 inch trailer hitch receiver, the shank with the most drop is the Equal-i-zer Weight Dist Shank - 2-1/2" Hitch - 10" Rise/6" Drop # EQ90-02-4900. This will give you 2 inches more drop than the # EQ90-02-4800 you referenced. Depending on your system you may alternatively be able to use a shank like the Reese Weight Dist Shank - Drop Only - 11" Long - 7-5/8", 8-5/8" Drop # RP3344 with a sleeve reducer like # 325-GH-007. This is not ideal but in some cases can work depending...
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• Weight Distribution Shank for 2018 Ram 2500 that Can Provide 3 inches of Drop
  Based on what you described you need a weight distribution shank that can do 3 inches of drop. The Equal-i-zer Weight Dist Shank # EQ90-02-4800 can provide up to 4 inches of drop and would work well for your new truck that has a 2-1/2 inch hitch.
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• Dimensions Of Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution Shanks For 2-1/2 Inch Receivers
  I went to the warehouse and measured the # EQ90-02-4800 for you. The hitch pin hole to the holes on the vertical leg of the shank measures 8 inches. The overall length is 12 inches. We do have another shank. It is part # EQ90-02-4900. The overall length of this shank is 12 inches and it measures 9 inches from the hitch pin hole to the vertical leg holes. I have attached photos of both of these shanks with dimensions shown you can check out.
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• Weight Distribution System Recommend for 1,000 lbs Tongue Weight with 6 in of Drop for 2.5 Hitch
  The correct way to determine the amount of drop you will need is to measure from the top of the hitch opening to the ground like you mentioned but then on the trailer you will need to measure from the bottom lip of the coupler to the ground when the trailer is level. The difference between the two measurements is the amount of drop you would need. Based on the dimensions you listed you are most likely going to need a 5 inch drop. If you have a hitch with a 2-1/2 inch opening then a system...
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• How To Turn a Weight Distribution Shank Into an Adjustable Ball Mount
  I have just what you need to turn your Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution Shank part # EQ90-02-4800 into an adjustable ball mount. For this, you will need the Ball Mount Adapter part # BA-1, 3/4" Pins with Clips part # CABPN-2, and 2-5/16" Hitch Ball part # 63847.
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• 2-1/2 inch Shank Recommendation for Curt 17500 Weight Distribution System
  We have the Equal-I-Zer shank part # EQ90-02-4800 which fits a 2-1/2 inch hitch and has the rise/drop numbers you listed of 8 inches of rise and 4 inches of drop. The Equalizer shanks and Curt shanks are interchangeable as they are made to the same dimensions.
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• Tongue Weight Capacity of the Equalizer Shank
  Basically the weight capacity for the # EQ90-02-4800 is 1,600 lbs. A lot of weight distribution systems are rated for tongue weight ranges. In this case there is really only a max capacity that it can be used with. Since this is a 2-1/2 inch hitch shank there is an assumption that it would be used on a heavier application that may be misleading.
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• How to Determine Correct Equal-I-zer Weight Distribution System Based on Trailer Tongue Weight
  The linked page will display all weight distribution/sway control (WD/SC) systems for 2-1/2-inch hitches. None of these 2-1/2-inch systems comes from Equal-I-zer but we do have 2-1/2-inch shanks that can be purchased separately. Part # EQ90-02-4800 works for tongue weight (TW) up to 1600-lbs and provides up to 4-inches of drop or 8-inches of rise. Part # EQ90-02-4900 also is rated for up to 1600-lbs but allows height adjustment from 6-inches of drop to 10-inches of rise. The key to choosing...
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• Recommended Weight Distribution System Shank for 2-1/2 Inch Hitch Receiver
  Using a 2-1/2 inch shank for your 2-1/2 inch hitch is important when using weight distribution. There is so much more torque on that shank and pin that it just isn't ideal as you experienced. The Curt Weight Distribution Shank for 2-1/2" Hitches # EQ90-02-4800 will work well with your Reese weight distribution system head. The hole spacing and other measurements will line up perfectly. If you need more than the 1-3/4 inch drop of a trunnion system or 3-3/4 inch drop of a round bar system,...
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• What is Trailer Weight Capacity of of Equal-i-zer Shank # EQ90-02-4800
  The total trailer weight capacity of the Equal-i-zer weight distribution shank part # EQ90-02-4800 is 16,000 lbs. I attached a picture that shows this capacity stamped in the side of the shank.
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• Thickness and Hole Spacing of Vertical Portion of Equal-i-zer EQ90-02-4800 Weight Distribution Shank
  The bar stock that the vertical portion of the Equal-i-zer # EQ90-02-4800 shank is constructed of is 2 inches square, which makes it compatible with most weight distribution heads. The adjustment holes are spaced 1-1/4 inches apart which is standard. If used in the rise position, the shank provides a maximum rise of 8 inches, or a 4 inch maximum drop when used in that orientation. I've linked you to a product video featuring the # EQ90-02-4800 shank.
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• How Much Do Equal-I-zer Shanks EQ90-02-4800 and EQ90-02-4900 Weigh
  Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution Shank # EQ90-02-4800 has a shipping weight of 31 pounds while # EQ90-02-4900 has a shipping weight of 33 pounds. The packaging weighs about a pound at most so you are looking at a weight of 30 pounds for the 4800 and 32 pounds for the 4900. I have included links to videos on both shanks for you.
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• How to Use 2-Inch Weight Distribution & Accessories in 2-1/2-Inch Hitch on 2019 Ford F-250
  You can go in either of 2 ways to use your Blue Ox Sway Pro 2-inch weight distribution hitch # BXW1500 in your new Ford truck that has a 2-1/2-inch hitch. One way is to keep using everything you already own and to simply add a hitch reducer sleeve like B&W part # BWRHXA2182 which slides into the 2-1/2-inch receiver and reduces it to the 2-inch size for your existing Sway Pro shank. If you already have other 2-inch hitch accessories like a cargo carrier or bike rack then the reducer sleeve...
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• Replacement Shank Recommendation to Use Pro Series Weight Distribution System in 2.5 in Hitch
  You will need a different shank for your weight distribution system since your Pro Series uses washers against the front of the shank to set the angle of the head of the system. I appreciate you sending in the picture that you did as it illustrates this perfectly with the # RP54976. For a similar shank with a solid front on the shank that will work for you we have the Equal-i-zer part # EQ90-02-4800 which would work well.
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• 2-1/2 Inch Shank for Reese Strait-Line Weight Distribution System
  We have 2-1/2 inch shanks that will work with a Reese Strait-Line weight distribution system such as # RP66074 but you did not mention the length you had so I'll give you a number of options for shanks that fit 2-1/2 inch hitches and you can choose the correct one. - Reese Titan Weight Dist Shank # RP54976 is 17-1/2" long and offers a 5-1/4" rise and 1-1/4" drop and has a weight rating of up to 1,700 lbs of tongue weight. - Equal-i-zer Weight Dist Shank # EQ90-02-4800 is 12" long,...
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• Can the 14K Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System Be Obtained with a 2-1/2 Inch Shank
  Yes, but you will need to obtain the shank and weight distribution system separately using both the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System part # EQ37141ET and the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution Shank part # EQ90-02-4800.
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• Can 12,000 lb Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution Hitch be Used With 2-1/2 Inch Shank
  You can absolutely get the Equal-i-zer weight distribution hitch and a 2-1/2" shank, you simply need to get the system and shank separately, starting with the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution with 4-Point Sway Control - No Shank - 12,000 lbs GTW, 1,200 lbs TW # EQ37121ET. Then, you just need to get the shank for a 2-1/2" receiver that has the maximum rise or drop you need: - 7" Rise, 3" Drop: Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution Shank - 2-1/2" Hitch # EQ90-02-4700 - 8" Rise, 4" Drop:...
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• Weight Distribution System Recommendation without a Shank for 2-1/2 Inch Trailer Hitch
  All of the Curt weight distribution systems come with a shank but for a similar system that does not come with a shank I recommend Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control - Round - 10,000 lbs GTW - Without Shank Item # FA94-00-1033. Then you could add a 2-1/2 inch shank such as # EQ90-02-4800, or a similar shank. You will also need a ball, # 19286. I have also included some links on determining tongue weight and weight distribution for you.
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• Reducer Sleeve for Equal-I-zer Weight Distribution System in 2-1/2 Inch Receiver of 2016 Ford F350
  The reducer sleeve does need to be a bit smaller than the interior dimension of the receiver or it could become stuck. Typically a bit of 'slop' between the shank and the receiver or in this case, the reducer and shank isn't much of a concern with a weight distribution system because the spring bars of the system are applying a good deal of upward leverage against the receiver. This is almost always enough leverage to prevent the shank from rattling around. Not in your case, however. Since...
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• Can a 2-1/2 to 2 Inch Reducer Sleeve be Used with Weight Distribution Systems
  Generally speaking the use of a reducer sleeve does not decrease the capacity of a trailer hitch. However some hitch manufacturers may have a reduced capacity if a sleeve is used. There isn't a standard for all hitches and all reducer sleeves. It depends on the hitch and the sleeve. The weight distribution system may also have a reduced capacity which should be in the literature for your weight distribution system. The other option is to replace the weight distribution shank with one...
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• Comparing 2-1/2 Inch Equal-i-zer Shanks
  There are three Equal-i-zer shanks that will fit 2-1/2" hitches. None are any longer than the others, with each being 12" and having a tongue weight capacity between 600 and 1,600 lbs; the only differences between the shanks are the rise and drop they offer. Shank # EQ90-02-4700 offers a maximum rise of 7" and maximum drop of 3". Shank # EQ90-02-4800 has a maximum rise of 8" and maximum drop of 4". Shank # EQ90-02-4900 has a maximum rise of 10" and a maximum drop of 6". I have...
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• Weight Distribution Shank for 2-1/2 Trailer Hitch Receivers
  Most of our weight distribution systems do not come with a 2-1/2" shank. Some do but your options are limited at that point. The best solution I have for you would be to choose the weight distribution system you want without a shank, and use a 2-1/2" shank which is sold separately to allow you to use the system on your 2014 Ram 3500. The shank does not have to be the same brand as the weight distribution system you are using it on. The only thing you will need to know in order to choose...
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• Which Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution for 8000 lb GVWR Travel Trailer
  Since tongue weight is approximately 10 to 15% of the trailer's fully loaded and ready to tow weight, let's start out with the premise that your Imagine 2500 RL has a tongue weight between 800 and 1100 lbs. In that case, I can highly recommend the Equal-i-zer # EQ37121ET which is specifically designed for trailers with a tongue weight between 800 and 1200 lbs (make sure you include cargo stowed in the truck bed behind the rear axle as tongue weight). The system includes the 2-5/16 inch...
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