2017 F250 and Equalizer Hitch

[ksteve06]

Anyone with a 2017 F250 using equalizer hitch? Is the standard shank that has a 3" drop enough or is a shank with more drop needed? Picking up a 2007 Safari 25ft this weekend and they are installing an equalizer hitch as part of the deal. Thanks for any input.

[Moflash]

I have a 2017 F350 which is the same height as a F250.I am using a 12' inch drop and Am on the lowest setting with my Equilizer 4 out and luckily the trailer is level.For 2017 the trucks are 4'inches taller than a 2016.

[ksteve06]

Thanks but wouldn't 12" drop put the hitch ball too low and I don't see a 12" drop on the equalizer website. I need to remeasure tomorrow but it looks like the top of my receiver hitch is 24" and the airstream specs say it should be 17 3/4"

[uncle_bob]

Hi

I have a 250 with an Equal-i-zer hitch on it. Assuming that's the same thing they are going to throw in, you need more than 4". It depends a bit on the trailer as well as the TV.

Bob

[lg907]

I've got a 2017 F250 4x4 with an Equalizer hitch pulling a 2017 Airstream Classic and I had Jackson Center set it up for me. Here's a pic of what it looks like.

[uncle_bob]

Hi

Same measure as above, top of the shank to the top of the hitch assembly is 6". The overall length of the shank is 12" on mine.

Obviously, there's more than one way to set these things up ....

Bob

[ksteve06]

Thanks everyone I appreciate it

[steverino]

Hey Bob, any chance you have a photo of your shank? I've got a 3" drop shank (like lg907's) which worked for my 2010 F250, but need to make a change for my new 2017 F350. Not sure whether I need a 6" or 9" drop. Yours looks like a 6" drop (12" measured top to bottom).

Thanks - Steve

Originally Posted by uncle_bob

Hi

Same measure as above, top of the shank to the top of the hitch assembly is 6". The overall length of the shank is 12" on mine.

Obviously, there's more than one way to set these things up ....

Bob

[steverino]

Originally Posted by Moflash

I have a 2017 F350 which is the same height as a F250.I am using a 12' inch drop .

Just to clarify - are you using a 12" drop shank, or a shank which measures approximately 12" from the top of the drawbar to the bottom of the shank? if it measures 12" top to bottom, it's actually a 6" drop shank, as it provides 6" of drop from the top of the drawbar to the base of the ball.

A 12" drop shank would measure about 18" from top to bottom, in order to allow room for the hitch head flange. And which frequently would drag on the ground, unless you've got a lifted truck.

Confusing, yea.

Steve

[Moflash]

12 inches from top to bottom

[uncle_bob]

Originally Posted by steverino

Just to clarify - are you using a 12" drop shank, or a shank which measures approximately 12" from the top of the drawbar to the bottom of the shank? if it measures 12" top to bottom, it's actually a 6" drop shank, as it provides 6" of drop from the top of the drawbar to the base of the ball.

A 12" drop shank would measure about 18" from top to bottom, in order to allow room for the hitch head flange. And which frequently would drag on the ground, unless you've got a lifted truck.

Confusing, yea.

Steve

Hi

12" top to bottom. The top is welded maybe 1/4" above the piece that goes into the hitch.

Bob

[SCOTTinNJ]

I just bought a 2017 F250 and installed the 90-02-4300 shank (2" shank, 12" long, 6" drop, 10" rise) that I had from my previous truck. I'm at the lowest setting and it seems pretty good. May still need a slight bit lower drop. Not the best photo, but all I have handy.

[steverino]

Scott, Bob, Mo,
Thanks for the info!

[majorairhead]

See if I can get this thread to come back to life for a spell.

We're going to be towing with a '17 F250 4x4.

Any way y'all could specify the equalizer shank sku# for us?

And maybe report on how many washers are installed in the setup?

And finally, the pound bars being utilized?

It would be exceedingly helpful.

Thanks

[uncle_bob]

Hi

Which 2017?

Off road package on the 250?

Bob

[majorairhead]

Bob, no off road package. I've been reading extensively on this, as you may know

Went to the Ford dealership yesterday, and the F250's were all 24 and a 1/4 inch to top inside of the receiver. 20 inch vs 18 inch wheel made no difference.

What I really would like is to use my Equalizer on the new truck, but I know I need a drop shank. I just don't want to buy the wrong shank, and I don't think Equalizer makes a 2.5 inch drop shank that has enough drop.

Using the Equalizer shank sizing tool and putting in a 2in. ball height (3in. ball height gives no answers), 24 inch receiver height, and 18 inch coupler height gives the 90-02-4400 as an answer, 2" shank, 12" long, x 9" drop, 13" rise.

Moving to a 2.5 inch shank size, or 3 inch ball gives no results.

It appears Equalizer may need to take a look at their shank size offerings. I've emailed them and will be awaiting the reply.

[ksteve06]

Majorairhead, I'm the one that started the thread, long story short I traded in the f250 for a 2017 f350 for more payload. I have the fx4 package and 20" wheels. I have the 6" drop part number 90-02-4300 and are pulling a 30 Classic and it sits near perfectly level. Also I am using the 2 1/2" to 2" reducer that is supplied by ford.

[SCOTTinNJ]

Originally Posted by ksteve06

Majorairhead, I'm the one that started the thread, long story short I traded in the f250 for a 2017 f350 for more payload. I have the fx4 package and 20" wheels. I have the 6" drop part number 90-02-4300 and are pulling a 30 Classic and it sits near perfectly level. Also I am using the 2 1/2" to 2" reducer that is supplied by ford.

I have a 2017 f250 4x4 with 30' trailer and 90-02-4300 shank as above. Sits level.

I don't think you need the longer shank.

[uncle_bob]

Hi

If you can find it, there is a 90-02-4900 version of the 90-02-4300. The 4900 has the same drop but is a 2.5" design.

Bob

[slowmover]

Is y'alls idea of "level" checked by splitting the axles w/ and w/o WD tensioned on a segmented scale?

Rough-in is placing a level across the doorway.

I see 4-5 trucks that size pulling AS on the front axle for every one that isn't.

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