WD shanks
I need a longer shank for my Equal-i-zer so that my tailgate will clear the A frame jack. In researching several of the major manufacturers (Curt, Eaz-lift, Equalizer etc.) the prices vary from about...
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joshuajim wrote: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.
As I stated in a previous post, common mild steel has a yield strength of at least 25,000 psi. A 2x2 solid shank is 4 square inches which computes to 100,000 lbs. YES the steel is of NO CONSEQUENCE when it has a safety factor of 10 or more.
I disagree- you are talking static load, and a hitch shank is very much subject to dynamic loads. To me, better steel is a no brainer.
