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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jonmad wrote:jonmad wrote:
So I think if I use one of the balls with the 2" lift I can use the long shank I already have. Question is will that cause a problem with the sway control or WD bars since it will change the distance between the TT frame and hitch head?
My concern is that the TT frame will be 2" higher than the hitch head which will angle the bars and sway control. Anyone think that would be a problem?
We need some more information to answer this question correctly. Any chance of a side pic of your hitch setup?
A hi rise tow ball, see here a 1" rise tow ball next to the standard
These can be used (have to watch the ball rating) to lower the hitch head on purpose to get the WD bars lower. This is needed in some cases because wide frames can create issues with the WD bars and the type of hitch you are using.
You can see here, on this 6" wide A frame, ball coupler on top, the head needs to be lowered so the trunnion lugs do not hit the A frame in a turn and create better clearance for the Reese DC and the trunnion bars
We need to know this to help give a better answer.
What is the width of your A frame?
Is the ball coupler on the top, middle or bottom of the A frame?
What type (trunnion or round bar)&(brand) of WD hitch you have now?
What type of anti sway control are you using?
Using a hi rise tow ball can be used in rise mode to get the trailer level if the shank rise is not high enough. Exp, a 1.5" rise shank + 2" hi rise tow ball can create a 3.5" rise for high ball coupler height (ground to inside ball coupler) on the TT and not having to use a monster hi rise shank pointing up in the air to hit the tail gate when lowered.
If you can, post some pics of your existing setup and we may be able to help better. Words can get lost in the translation sometimes. Pics are truly worth a million words... and tell things you never even thought about...
Hope this helps
John
PS. NOTE: If you use a hi rise tow ball, check the tow rating on the ball, it has to be large enough to carrying the entire GVWR of the TT. Many hi rise balls are not rated very high. But you can get hi rise tow ball that can handle 25,000# for only a little bit more than a 6,000# one. Key is to know to look before buying.
