Huntindog wrote:
I actually own an EQUALIZER shank. That is how I know that not all manufacturers use the same steel. I didn't mention my shank in my previous response as I had no idea if it was one you were looking at.... I guess that made that response unintelligent in your eyes.... But now that you have an "intelligent" response, do you still believe the type of steel is of "no consequence"?
I personally like that part to be as good as it can be... It is a pretty important part of the system.
Ah finally we have "Something to talk about" and I note the Eaz-lift is a made in China item and the Equal-i-zer as noted appears to be made from better materials and probably not simply something sourced out to the cheapest supplier so things like QA, etc. play into price. Also, I can fully see where a Co. like Equal-i-zer also might not have such a large demand for shanks only and especially some of the longer ones so their cost per unit might not be as cost effective as a Co. like Camco that buy 20K of the same item from the cheapest supplier.
Finally, while the one specific shank by Camco might be much cheaper than the one by Equal-i-zer, I bet shanks by actual other manufacturers such as Reese, Hidden Hitch, Curt, etc. that are similar to the Equal-i-zer shank are probably closer in price to Equal-i-zer and are much more expensive than the one from Camco. To me that tells me that the issue is a inferior something in the shank from Camco as compared to the other major manufacturers.
I find this quality discussion interesting since I have been using the same "extended shank" (approx 16") since before 1981 ... that's 35 years and has seen close to 150-200K miles towing and there is "ABSOLUTELY NO WEAR" on it even in the hole. I have no idea who make it since there are no labels or markings on it, but it is a "BEAST" and heavy as heck.
Larry
