I recently upgraded my TV to a 3/4 ton chevy 4x4. I tow a 29ft TT with a max weight of 7K lbs. The TV is a perfect fit but it sits much higher off the ground then my old 1/2 ton. I have the WDH on the lowest possible holes yet the trailer still sits about 2" nose up. Another annoying problem is the tailgate won't open now (it hits the power jack). I was hoping to purchase a new shank to solve both problems but can't seem to find anything commercially. I figured I might as well go to a 2 1/2 inch shank since the truck has a 2 1/2 inch receiver. I only need a couple more inches of length to fix the tailgate and need a couple more inches of drop. Does anyone have any suggestions or should I just try to get something manufactured locally.

https://www.etrailer.com/Accessories-and-Parts/Reese/RP54977.htmlYou may be best off with a reducer to get you the length.. Then stay 2"..https://www.etrailer.com/Hitch-Adapters/Brophy/HR26.html?feed=npn&gclid=Cj0KCQiAh_DTBRCTARIsABlT9MavQ3qKBNx-Fz-SPcQDhq2zlsOBNJXWBc6vjzEZKsxrhR2SZ6xDj4MaAmQBEALw_wcB

rirish1 wrote:I have the WDH on the lowest possible holes yet the trailer still sits about 2" nose up. Another annoying problem is the tailgate won't open now (it hits the power jack).Their standard shank is 90-02-4100, which is a 2" shank, 12" long x 3" drop, 7" rise. It looks like it's 8" long from hole-to-hole.They have a 90-02-4900, which is 2-1/2" shank, 12" long x 6" drop, 10" rise. What you want, except for length.Curt makes a 17122, which is 2" shank, should have more than enough drop, and is 14" long hole-to-hole, so you'd pick up 6" in length. It's rated for 15K. What you want, except not 2 1/2.

I use an Equal-i-zer 4 point WD system on my rig. My tow vehicle is in my signature below. The tail gate also touches the electric tongue jack.Two ways to get around this. First is to turn the tongue jack 1/3 way around so the motor is out of the way of tail gate. I have not done this to my trailer yet (in 4 years), but I keep thinking someday I will. That's probably the easiest solution. The other way to open the tail gate and not hit the jack is to lower the jack to the ground and let it lift the truck up, like when you are attaching the weight distribution bars. This will cause the angle of the truck and trailer to allow the tail gate to open all the way without hitting the electric jack. Sometimes, if parked on just the right hill, or bump, or dip in the road or asphalt, the angle gets just right, the tail gate will open without hitting. But when it does, I just lower the jack and let it lift the truck end. This works pretty well, and I suppose I've gotten into this lazy mode, thus the reason I've not turned the jack yet and repositioned in the 3 holes on the A-frame.

lawrosa wrote:https://www.etrailer.com/Accessories-and-Parts/Reese/RP54977.htmlYou may be best off with a reducer to get you the length.. Then stay 2"..https://www.etrailer.com/Hitch-Adapters/Brophy/HR26.html?feed=npn&gclid=Cj0KCQiAh_DTBRCTARIsABlT9MavQ3qKBNx-Fz-SPcQDhq2zlsOBNJXWBc6vjzEZKsxrhR2SZ6xDj4MaAmQBEALw_wcBCAUTION!!! You CANNOT use a WD hitch with a reducer that also gives you length!!They are not nearly strong enough.The OP is on the right track.A longer drawbar with more drop is what he needs.I have an EQUALIZER 18" long one made of chromolly steel. It is a 2" but is rated the same as the 2.5" ones. I recommend staying with 2" and using the reducer. Since there is no strength advantage in the 2.5"one. If you go with the 2.5 and your TT ever needs to be towed by another "backup" TV in a pinch, the 2" one has a better chance of fitting in the receiver of the Backup.

I thought if I turned the power jack it would work. Unfortunately when I tried it the mounting bolts wouldn't line up. Mine is a triangle mounting plate not a circle.I thought that if I was replacing the shank I might as well go to 2.5 inch. Seems like I can't get what I want commercially. The equalizer 18 inch length doesn't have the drop that I need. I will look at the Curt 17122. How important is it to tow the TT level? I tend to be a perfectionist but the reality is I've been on several long trips and haven't had a problem. I'm only 2 inches high.

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Campinfan
Explorer III
Feb 13, 2018
mike-s wrote:
rirish1 wrote:
I'm only 2 inches high.
That TT must seem really big to you. :B

now that made me laugh out loud. But he loves all the headroom.
ZeeLet50
Explorer
Feb 12, 2018
rirish1 your TT must be real low. I did the same thing as you went from a 1/2 ton to a 3/4 and had to get this shank. I used it for a while and went to the T shaped one as the L shaped hung too low to the ground. Did not want it scraping when going up driveway and such. Only about an inch different but that can make all the difference between scraping and clearing.
LVJJJ
Explorer
Feb 12, 2018
way back I had an '88 Suburban where the tailgate hit the power jack, so turned the whole thing, and drilled new holes in the A frame to mount it, then figured out that you could just turn the motor only. As for being 2" high, I think you should be within 1/2" level to be properly set up. Been using Equal-I-zer for decades, for safe towing.
rirish1
Explorer
Feb 12, 2018
ZeeLet50: I wish your shank would work. I need 6" of drop though. The curt shank I ordered looks like it will work.

opnspaces: Towing the TT 2" high doesn't seem to cause any problems. The only problem is the TT is not level when stopping for the night without unhooking. I just know that it should be level.
ZeeLet50
Explorer
Feb 12, 2018
My offer still stands. anyone needing a safe solution to this problem, I have the genuine equalize part to solve this. PM me and we can work a deal. I can send pictures if needed.
TundraTower
Explorer
Feb 12, 2018
My tailgate hits the tongue jack also. I have a short chain connected between truck bed and tailgate that stops the tailgate just before it hits the jack. I connect this when we are towing and remove when solo.
opnspaces
Navigator II
Feb 11, 2018
How does it tow with the tongue tongue high? 2 inches does't sound like much.
rirish1
Explorer
Feb 10, 2018
ZeeLet, I need 6" drop. I wish your's would work.
Beemer, I have the shank turned the correct way. I just ordered the 14" 7" drop curt shank from etrailer for a good price. I'm pretty sure it will work fine.
beemerphile1
Explorer
Feb 09, 2018
I don't mean to insult but do you have the shank turned the correct way?

When I went from a 1/2 ton 4x2 to a 1 ton 4x4 all I had to do is flip the shank over.
ZeeLet50
Explorer
Feb 09, 2018
rirish1, I have a Equalizer extended bar that might help you. It allows for the drop you need plus room between the truck and trailer.It allows for a 4" drop and is 18" long .Will sell for a great price of $70 plus shipping.Prt# EQ90-02-4600

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