Weight Distribution Hitches
- CURT®12-1/4" Adjustable Hitch Bar for 2" Receivers (17123)Universal Adjustable Hitch Bar for 2" Receivers (17123) by CURT®. Length: 7". Height: 11-1/4". Drop: 12-1/4". Rise: 10-1/4". 7" Length, 12-1/4" Drop, 10-1/4" Rise. Fits most weight distribution hitches. At CURT thinks your towing...Shank can be flipped to allow for a flexible drop or risePrecisely welded for a perfect fit and function$117.92
- CURT®13-1/2" Adjustable Hitch Bar for 2" Receivers (17124)Universal Adjustable Hitch Bar for 2" Receivers (17124) by CURT®. Length: 9". Height: 6-1/4". Drop: 13-1/2". Rise: No Rise. 9" Length, 13-1/2" Drop. Fits most weight distribution hitches. At CURT thinks your towing equipment should...Shank can be flipped to allow for a flexible drop or risePrecisely welded for a perfect fit and function$106.95
- CURT®19-3/4" Adjustable Hitch Bar for 2" Receivers (17125)Universal Adjustable Hitch Bar for 2" Receivers (17125) by CURT®. Length: 8". Height: 6-1/4". Drop: 19-3/4". Rise: No Rise. 8" Length. Fits most weight distribution hitches. At CURT thinks your towing equipment should never be the...Shank can be flipped to allow for a flexible drop or risePrecisely welded for a perfect fit and function$131.36
- CURT®5-3/4" Drop Adjustable Shank for 2" Receivers (45059)Universal 5-3/4" Drop Adjustable Shank for 2" Receivers (45059) by CURT®. Fits adjustable ball mounts #45049 and #45799. Gross Trailer Weight(GTW): Up to 10000 lbs. Finish: Black Powder Coat. At CURT, we think your towing equipment...Shank can be flipped to allow for a flexible drop or risePrecisely welded for a perfect fit and function$93.79
- CURT®7-1/2" Adjustable Hitch Bar for 2" Receivers (17103)Universal Adjustable Hitch Bar for 2" Receivers (17103) by CURT®. Length: 14". Height: 7-1/2". Drop: 7-1/2". Rise: 5-1/2". Fits most weight distribution hitches. At CURT thinks your towing equipment should never be the limiting factor....Shank can be flipped to allow for a flexible drop or risePrecisely welded for a perfect fit and function$143.92
- CURT®7-1/2" Adjustable Hitch Bar for 2" Receivers (17102)Universal Adjustable Hitch Bar for 2" Receivers (17102) by CURT®. Length: 12". Height: 7-1/2". Drop: 7-1/2". Rise: 5-1/2". Fits most weight distribution hitches. At CURT thinks your towing equipment should never be the limiting factor....Shank can be flipped to allow for a flexible drop or risePrecisely welded for a perfect fit and function$141.50
- CURT®7-1/2" Adjustable Hitch Bar for 2" Receivers (17100)Universal Adjustable Hitch Bar for 2" Receivers (17100) by CURT®. Length: 8". Height: 7-1/2". Drop: 7-1/2". Rise: 5-1/2". Fits most weight distribution hitches. At CURT thinks your towing equipment should never be the limiting factor....Shank can be flipped to allow for a flexible drop or risePrecisely welded for a perfect fit and function$106.74
- CURT®9-3/4" Adjustable Hitch Bar for 2" Receivers (17120)Universal Adjustable Hitch Bar for 2" Receivers (17120) by CURT®. Length: 10". Height: 8-3/4". Drop: 9-3/4". Rise: 7-3/4". Fits most weight distribution hitches. At CURT thinks your towing equipment should never be the limiting factor....Shank can be flipped to allow for a flexible drop or risePrecisely welded for a perfect fit and function$94.00
- CURT®Channel-Style Replacement Shank for 2" Receivers (45910)Universal Channel-Style Replacement Shank for 2" Receivers (45910) by CURT®. Fits adjustable channel mount #45900 or #45907. Gross Trailer Weight(GTW): 14000 lbs. At CURT, we think your towing equipment should never be the limiting...Shank can be flipped to allow for a flexible drop or risePrecisely welded for a perfect fit and function$112.24
- CURT®Channel-Style Replacement Shank for 2" Receivers (45911)Universal Channel-Style Replacement Shank for 2" Receivers (45911) by CURT®. Fits adjustable channel mount #45901. Gross Trailer Weight(GTW): 6000 lbs. At CURT, we think your towing equipment should never be the limiting factor. If your...Shank can be flipped to allow for a flexible drop or risePrecisely welded for a perfect fit and function$59.24
- Fastway®e2™ Snap-Up Lever (92-00-6000)Universal e2™ Snap-Up Lever by Fastway®. 1 Piece. Use this replacement lift handle to make hooking up your e2 weight-distribution system easier. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards...Ideal to make trailer towing safer and easierMade from the highest-quality materials to last for years to come$29.91
- CURT®Round Weight Distribution Replacement Bar Retainer Package (17109)Universal Round Weight Distribution Replacement Bar Retainer Package by CURT®. Includes two clips, locking pins and screws. The CURT weight distribution hitch is a specialized towing system that provides improved vehicle and trailer...Precisely welded for a perfect fit and functionProtected by an industry-leading, dual-coat finish - inside and out$15.21
- CURT®Weight Distribution Conical Washer Replacement Kit (17314)Universal Weight Distribution Conical Washer Replacement Kit by CURT®. Pack of 4. The CURT weight distribution hitch is a specialized towing system that provides improved vehicle and trailer control by leveling the trailer and more...Precisely welded for a perfect fit and functionProtected by an industry-leading, dual-coat finish - inside and out$11.99
- CURT®Weight Distribution Head Angle Adjustment Upgrade Kit (17312)Universal Weight Distribution Head Angle Adjustment Upgrade Kit by CURT®. Includes 2 adjustment pins and 2 washers. Finish: Zinc. The CURT weight distribution hitch is a specialized towing system that provides improved vehicle and...Precisely welded for a perfect fit and functionProtected by an industry-leading, dual-coat finish - inside and out$5.34
- CURT®Weight Distribution Hitch Replacement Chain Kit (17111)Universal Weight Distribution Hitch Replacement Chain Kit by CURT®. The CURT weight distribution hitch is a specialized towing system that provides improved vehicle and trailer control by leveling the trailer and more evenly...Precisely welded for a perfect fit and functionProtected by an industry-leading, dual-coat finish - inside and out$18.31
- CURT®Weight Distribution Lift Handle (17112)Universal Weight Distribution Lift Handle by CURT®. The CURT weight distribution hitch is a specialized towing system that provides improved vehicle and trailer control by leveling the trailer and more evenly distributing its tongue...Precisely welded for a perfect fit and functionProtected by an industry-leading, dual-coat finish - inside and out$15.21
- Equal-i-zer®12" Drop Adjustable Hitch Shank for 2" Receiver (12" Length, 15" Rise) (90-02-4711)Universal 12" Drop, Adjustable Hitch Shank for 2" Receiver (90-02-4711) by Equal-i-zer®. 15" Rise, 12" Length. Tongue Weight: 600 lbs - 1400 lb, Gross Trailer Weight (GTW): 6,000 lbs - 14,000 lb. The Hitch Shanks are built from solid...All American Made with high-strength U.S. steelHollow tube design to reduce weight$172.93
- Equal-i-zer®12" Drop Adjustable Hitch Shank for 2-1/2" Receiver (12" Length, 15" Rise) (90-02-4725)Universal 12" Drop, Adjustable Hitch Shank for 2-1/2" Receiver (90-02-4725) by Equal-i-zer®. 15" Rise, 12" Length. Tongue Weight: 600 lbs - 1400 lb, Gross Trailer Weight (GTW): 6,000 lbs - 14,000 lb. The Hitch Shanks are built from...All American Made with high-strength U.S. steelHollow tube design to reduce weight$214.68
- Equal-i-zer®3" Drop Adjustable Hitch Shank for 2" Receiver (12" Length, 7" Rise) (90-02-4100)Universal 3" Drop, Adjustable Hitch Shank for 2" Receiver (90-02-4100) by Equal-i-zer®. The Hitch Shanks are built from solid high-grade steel. The adjustability measurement for the shanks is measured from the inside top of the receiver...All American Made with high-strength U.S. steelHollow tube design to reduce weight$128.78
- Equal-i-zer®3" Drop Adjustable Hitch Shank for 2" Receiver (18" Length, 7" Rise) (90-02-4500)Universal 3" Drop, Adjustable Hitch Shank for 2" Receiver (90-02-4500) by Equal-i-zer®. The Hitch Shanks are built from solid high-grade steel. The adjustability measurement for the shanks is measured from the inside top of the receiver...All American Made with high-strength U.S. steelHollow tube design to reduce weight$167.19
- Equal-i-zer®3" Drop Adjustable Hitch Shank for 2-1/2" Receiver (12" Length, 7" Rise) (90-02-4125)Universal 3" Drop, Adjustable Hitch Shank for 2-1/2" Receiver (90-02-4125) by Equal-i-zer®. 7" Rise, 12" Length. Tongue Weight: 600 lbs - 1400 lb, Gross Trailer Weight (GTW): 6,000 lbs - 14,000 lb. The Hitch Shanks are built from solid...All American Made with high-strength U.S. steelHollow tube design to reduce weight$165.08
- Equal-i-zer®4" Drop Adjustable Hitch Shank for 2" Receiver (12" Length, 8" Rise) (90-02-4200)Universal 4" Drop, Adjustable Hitch Shank for 2" Receiver (90-02-4200) by Equal-i-zer®. The Hitch Shanks are built from solid high-grade steel. The adjustability measurement for the shanks is measured from the inside top of the receiver...All American Made with high-strength U.S. steelHollow tube design to reduce weight$130.87
- Equal-i-zer®4" Drop Adjustable Hitch Shank for 2" Receiver (18" Length, 8" Rise) (90-02-4600)Universal 4" Drop, Adjustable Hitch Shank for 2" Receiver (90-02-4600) by Equal-i-zer®. The Hitch Shanks are built from solid high-grade steel. The adjustability measurement for the shanks is measured from the inside top of the receiver...All American Made with high-strength U.S. steelHollow tube design to reduce weight$166.31
- Equal-i-zer®4" Drop Adjustable Hitch Shank for 2-1/2" Receiver (12" Length, 8" Rise) (90-02-4225)Universal 4" Drop, Adjustable Hitch Shank for 2-1/2" Receiver (90-02-4225) by Equal-i-zer®. 8" Rise, 12" Length. Tongue Weight: 600 lbs - 1400 lb, Gross Trailer Weight (GTW): 6,000 lbs - 14,000 lb. The Hitch Shanks are built from solid...All American Made with high-strength U.S. steelHollow tube design to reduce weight$168.79
- Equal-i-zer®6" Drop Adjustable Hitch Shank for 2" Receiver (12" Length, 10" Rise) (90-02-4300)Universal 6" Drop, Adjustable Hitch Shank for 2" Receiver (90-02-4300) by Equal-i-zer®. The Hitch Shanks are built from solid high-grade steel. The adjustability measurement for the shanks is measured from the inside top of the receiver...All American Made with high-strength U.S. steelHollow tube design to reduce weight$149.02
- Equal-i-zer®6" Drop Adjustable Hitch Shank for 2" Receiver (12" Length, 10" Rise) (90-02-4340)Universal 6" Drop, Adjustable Hitch Shank for 2" Receiver (90-02-4340) by Equal-i-zer®. The Hitch Shanks are built from solid high-grade steel. The adjustability measurement for the shanks is measured from the inside top of the receiver...All American Made with high-strength U.S. steelHollow tube design to reduce weight$143.22
- Equal-i-zer®6" Drop Adjustable Hitch Shank for 2-1/2" Receiver (12" Length, 10" Rise) (90-02-4325)Universal 6" Drop, Adjustable Hitch Shank for 2-1/2" Receiver (90-02-4325) by Equal-i-zer®. 10" Rise, 12" Length. Tongue Weight: 600 lbs - 1400 lb, Gross Trailer Weight (GTW): 6,000 lbs - 14,000 lb. The Hitch Shanks are built from solid...All American Made with high-strength U.S. steelHollow tube design to reduce weight$183.30
- Equal-i-zer®9" Drop Adjustable Hitch Shank for 2" Receiver (12" Length, 13" Rise) (90-02-4400)Universal 9" Drop, Adjustable Hitch Shank for 2" Receiver (90-02-4400) by Equal-i-zer®. The Hitch Shanks are built from solid high-grade steel. The adjustability measurement for the shanks is measured from the inside top of the receiver...All American Made with high-strength U.S. steelHollow tube design to reduce weight$165.28
- Equal-i-zer®9" Drop Adjustable Hitch Shank for 2-1/2" Receiver (12" Length, 13" Rise) (90-02-4425)Universal 9" Drop, Adjustable Hitch Shank for 2-1/2" Receiver (90-02-4425) by Equal-i-zer®. 13" Rise, 12" Length. Tongue Weight: 600 lbs - 1400 lb, Gross Trailer Weight (GTW): 6,000 lbs - 14,000 lb. The Hitch Shanks are built from solid...All American Made with high-strength U.S. steelHollow tube design to reduce weight$190.90
- Husky Towing®Weight Distribution Hitch Replacement Lanyard Assembly Kit (32337)Universal Weight Distribution Hitch Replacement Lanyard Assembly Kit by Husky Towing®. Replacement Lanyard Assembly Kit For Husky Towing 32215/ 32216/ 32217/ 32218/ 33039. This Husky Towing Weight Distribution Hitch Hardware has a...Perfect blend of leading innovations and superior workmanshipManufactured to offer high value and everlasting reliability$15.23
If the back of your tow rig sags and your headlights light up the sky when you tow a heavy trailer, and the whole outfit handles strangely and takes a while to come to a stop, you need a Weight Distribution (WD) hitch. Besides poor steering and braking performance, towing a heavy trailer with a standard hitch can also result in parts dragging the ground and difficulty seeing the road, plus it makes the trailer more prone to sway. We offer WD hitches, WD hitches with sway control attachments and integrated WD/sway control systems.
As the name implies, a weight distribution hitch distributes the trailer tongue weight evenly to all axles on the vehicle and trailer. This creates a smooth, level ride and optimal steering and braking control thanks to more weight on the front axle of the tow vehicle. It will also allow you to tow a trailer closer to the maximum rating for your receiver hitch, since most hitches list a higher capacity when used with a WD hitch. The weight that the hitch can handle, with and without weight distribution, should be shown on the hitch.
A weight distribution hitch consists of a shank that fits into the receiver, the head assembly that is adjustable for height on the shank and to which the trailer ball is attached, the spring bars that apply leverage and distribute the weight, the lift brackets that attach to the trailer, and the chains that connect the spring bars and brackets. The spring bars come in round and trunnion style, but both function basically the same. Some trunnion bars are available with a higher weight capacity, and because they attach at the side of the head assembly, trunnion bars may be preferred if there is a ground clearance problem. Shanks are available separately with extra rise or drop if needed.
Our WD hitches are available for Class III and above receiver hitches in a range of Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) and Tongue Weight (TW) ratings. Choose a WD hitch with a rating as close to the tongue weight as possible for best performance. However, regardless of the affect the WD hitch has on the receiver hitch rating, the vehicle’s towing capacity ultimately determines what you can tow. And while a WD hitch will help reduce trailer sway, it’s most effective when used in conjunction with a sway control kit. We offer WD hitches that are set up for an independent sway control kit as well as WD hitches that have built-in sway control.
Most WD hitches with sway control are designed to prevent sway, not just reduce it. Instead of being connected to the conventional lift brackets and chains used on regular WD hitches, the spring bars on sway control WD hitches fit into sway control brackets mounted on the trailer frame, to hold the bars in place and keep the trailer aligned. On some systems these brackets have integrated friction pads that hold the spring bars in place and prevent the trailer from swaying. The bars are also held tightly within the head assembly, and some systems use a spring and cam system that maintains pressure to prevent sway when the tow vehicle and trailer are driving straight down the road, but relaxes to allow turning.
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