Name: Reese® 54970 - Weight Distribution Shank (1500 lbs TW / 15000 lbs GTW)
Brand: Reese
SKU: mpn2374954
Price: 168.79 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Vehicle Fitment

This part is universal

Product Details

Universal Weight Distribution Shank (54970) by Reese®. Weight Capacity: 1500 lbs TW / 15000 lbs GTW. Length: 13-1/4" and 12-1/4". 13-1/4" and 12-1/4" Length. Limited Lifetime Warranty. In addition to the changes in the head, Weight Distributing Kits include the highest rated spring bars per class in the industry. They also feature an integrated cam for easy set up with the optional Dual Cam High-Performance Sway Control. Other features include 9-link chains for easier set up on larger trailer frames and innovative snap-up brackets designed for superior strength and durability.

Specifications

Package Type: Bulk

Finish: Black Powder Coat

Shank Length: 9-1/4"

Capacity: 15000 lbs

Tongue Weight: 1500 lbs

Adjustment Height: 6-1/4"

Bar Size: 2"

Construction: Cast

Rise – Drop: 4-1/4 - 6-1/4"

Features

Ideal to make trailer towing safer and easier
Made from the highest-quality materials to last for years to come
Guaranteed to meet the highest standards of quality and durability
Designed to withstand the toughest abuse
Lifetime Warranty

You need to put 10-15% of your total trailer weight on the tongue for good stability, and sometimes that's far too much tongue weight for the tow vehicle. It overstresses the rear springs, reduces weight on the front tires and compromises steering, and generally makes your whole rig hard to control. A properly set-up Weight Distributing hitch will transfer weight from the rear axle to the front, leveling the truck. That means you have full weight on the front tires for steering, a rear ride height that keeps you off the bump stops and keeps the headlight aimed properly. If your rig still has sway issues, even with properly adjusted tongue weight, then you can add a sway control device, either mechanical, friction or hydraulic to work in concert with your WD hitch to really tame that sway. Don't tire yourself out fighting a poorly-set-up, ill-handling rig. Don't take chances with a rig that won't go straight, doesn't respond to the steering wheel properly and has poor braking performance, all because the weight is all on the wrong end of the truck.

Reese Elite, R16, Select Series, Sidewinder, Titan, Revolution, Goosebox, and Strait Line and SC (active sway control) weight distribution systems are some of the best heavy duty towing and trailer control products available today. Since 1952 the Reese® brand has lead the trailer towing industry with proven designs that exceed the industry standards and is the "brand of choice" when performance is the expectation. Known for a tradition of "Pioneering Performance," Reese is the perfect selection for all of your heaviest towing needs.

Brand:

Reese

Part Number:

54970

UPC:

016118549706

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Warranty

Cequent Limited Lifetime Warranty

Limited Lifetime Warranty (“Warranty”). Cequent Performance Products, Inc. warrants to the original consumer purchaser only that the product will be free from material defects in both material and workmanship, ordinary wear and tear excepted; provided that installation and use of the product is in accordance with product instructions. There are no other warranties, express or implied, including the warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. This warranty is not transferable.

Cequent Limited 1-Year Warranty

Limited Warranty. Cequent Performance Products, Inc. warrants to the original consumer purchaser only that the product will be free from material defects in both material and workmanship for a period of one year, ordinary wear and tear excepted; provided that installation and use of the product is in accordance with product instructions. There are no other warranties, express or implied, including the warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. If the product does not comply with this limited 1-year warranty, your sole and exclusive remedy is that Cequent will replace the product without charge to you and within a reasonable time or, at their option, refund the purchase price. This warranty is not transferable.

Cequent Limited 3-Year Warranty

Limited Warranty. Cequent Performance Products, Inc. warrants to the original consumer purchaser only that the product will be free from material defects in both material and workmanship for a period of three years, ordinary wear and tear excepted; provided that installation and use of the product is in accordance with product instructions. There are no other warranties, express or implied, including the warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. If the product does not comply with this limited 3-year warranty, your sole and exclusive remedy is that Cequent will replace the product without charge to you and within a reasonable time or, at their option, refund the purchase price. This warranty is not transferable.

Cequent Limited 5-Year Warranty

Limited Warranty. Cequent Performance Products, Inc. warrants to the original consumer purchaser only that the product will be free from material defects in both material and workmanship for a period of five years, ordinary wear and tear excepted; provided that installation and use of the product is in accordance with product instructions. There are no other warranties, express or implied, including the warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. If the product does not comply with this limited 5-year warranty, your sole and exclusive remedy is that Cequent will replace the product without charge to you and within a reasonable time or, at their option, refund the purchase price. This warranty is not transferable.

Cequent Limited 7-Year Warranty

Limited Warranty. Cequent Performance Products, Inc. warrants to the original consumer purchaser only that the product will be free from material defects in both material and workmanship for a period of seven years, ordinary wear and tear excepted; provided that installation and use of the product is in accordance with product instructions. There are no other warranties, express or implied, including the warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. If the product does not comply with this limited 7-year warranty, your sole and exclusive remedy is that Cequent will replace the product without charge to you and within a reasonable time or, at their option, refund the purchase price. This warranty is not transferable.

Cequent Limited 10-Year Warranty

Limited Warranty. Cequent Performance Products, Inc. warrants to the original consumer purchaser only that the product will be free from material defects in both material and workmanship for a period of ten years, ordinary wear and tear excepted; provided that installation and use of the product is in accordance with product instructions. There are no other warranties, express or implied, including the warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. If the product does not comply with this limited 10-year warranty, your sole and exclusive remedy is that Cequent will replace the product without charge to you and within a reasonable time or, at their option, refund the purchase price. This warranty is not transferable.

Cequent Limited 15-Year Warranty

Limited Warranty. Cequent Performance Products, Inc. warrants to the original consumer purchaser only that the product will be free from material defects in both material and workmanship for a period of fifteen years, ordinary wear and tear excepted; provided that installation and use of the product is in accordance with product instructions. There are no other warranties, express or implied, including the warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. If the product does not comply with this limited 15-year warranty, your sole and exclusive remedy is that Cequent will replace the product without charge to you and within a reasonable time or, at their option, refund the purchase price. This warranty is not transferable.

Limitations on the Warranty. This limited warranty does not cover: (a) normal wear and tear; (b) damage through abuse, neglect, misuse, or as a result of any accident or in any other manner; (c) damage from misapplication, overloading, or improper installation, including welds; (d) improper maintenance and repair; and (e) product alteration in any manner by anyone other than Cequent, with the sole exception of alterations made pursuant to product instructions and in a workmanlike manner.

Remedy Limits. Repair or replacement is your sole remedy under this limited warranty or any other warranty related to the product. Cequent will not be liable for service or labor charges incurred in removing or replacing a product or any incidental or consequential damages of any kind.

Assumption of Risk. You acknowledge and agree that any use of the product for any purpose other than the specified use(s) stated in the product instructions is at your own risk.

Governing Law. This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights which vary from state to state. This limited warranty is governed by the laws of the State of Michigan, without regard to rules pertaining to conflicts of law. The state courts located in Oakland County, Michigan shall have exclusive jurisdiction for any disputes relating to this warranty.

Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act:

Legally, a vehicle manufacturer cannot void the warranty on a vehicle due to an aftermarket part unless they can prove that the aftermarket part caused or contributed to the failure in the vehicle (per the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act (15 U.S.C. 2302(C)) Learn More

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Reese® 54970 - Weight Distribution Shank (1500 lbs TW / 15000 lbs GTW)

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