16 in Shank on WDH

TomG2 wrote:
Quoting Ron: "The second year engineering student would conclude using the extension, with WD, results in less "stress on the hitch attachment points and truck frame"."

Therefore, we should all put a foot or two extension on our hitch bar to reduce the stress on the hitch and frame?

According to Ron's calculations, it can help, rather than hurt, the tongue weight capacity of the hitch, depending on the right combination of weights and lengths, IF YOU ARE USING WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION. If not, then it is the opposite, stress is increased when weight carrying with an extension shank.

Ron's a very smart man. When he figures something out, it's right.