Question:
Hello, I need advice on a hitch bar size. Jeep Gr Cherokee, receiver height top 22 inch unloaded Trailer, top of coupler height, level 19 inch, 4000#GVW Using Pro Series trunnion WD, 600#/10k#, 2inch ball Dealer apparently used stock on hand and current bar measures 15 inch top to bottom with top of ball height set at 17-1/2 inch It extends low enough to occasionally drag. Thank you
asked by: Dennis C
Helpful Expert Reply:
I'm not quite sure what you mean by hitch bar; are you asking about the shank for your Pro Series weight distribution hitch and how high it should be? If you could specify I may be able to help you out.
Question:
Thanks for your reply. I should have said drop bar. Here is a photo of what I have. It is set too low at present and it extends below and rearward more than necessary as well. It is one heavy chunk of iron.
asked by: Dennis C
Helpful Expert Reply:
It looks like you need a new shank and though you measured 22 inches to the top of your hitch you only need to measure to the bottom of your coupler; you did say the top of the coupler was 19 inches so it seems likely you'll need a drop in the 5 inch range to be level. The Pro Series Weight Distribution Shank # RP63971 will give you 4-3/4" of drop and the shank bar height from top of shank to bottom is 10-7/8".
I've added a link to a video review of this product as well as a link to our selection of shanks to take a look at.
Pro Series Weight Distribution Shank - 14" Long - 4-3/4" or 6-1/2" Drop - 1.5K TW
