Long shank question...
I would like to be able to drop my truck tailgate while connected to my TT. I have a long shank but was wondering if there is any reason not to use it?
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4X4Dodger wrote:
Well my set-up is about as simple as it gets since I dont use any of the sway control apparatus as I just dont have any problem with sway. So my trailer sits closer to my truck than yours does. Also the RAM 2500 tailgate has a "lip" on the top of it that makes it a bit higher.
H'mm, are you using a "weight carrying" draw bar? That is a horse of a different color...
Meaning no weight distribution hitch?
If so, yes the weight carrying draw bars, even in 2.5" are shorter.
Question: What is your loaded TW?
The newer Reese trunnion bar hitch head is rated at 1,000# in weight carrying mode. Meaning if you buy a weight distribution shank (longer) and use a Reese HP trunnion bar head on it, it is good for 1,000# in weight carrying mode. This is a way to get longer. Not cheap, but a method.
Here is the standard drop 2.5" shank
It would look like this, no WD bars but the head could accept them is some day you needed them
Does that create an option?
