CURT round bar retainer kit for weight distribution hitches 17109 — zinc-plated stamped-steel clips, pins & rivets

CURT 17109 Retainer Package is a replacement hardware kit that secures round spring bars to compatible CURT weight distribution hitch heads.

When a spring bar retainer wears, bends or goes missing, the stability and proper function of a weight distribution hitch can be compromised. This compact kit supplies the essential components—two retainer clips, two locking pins and two rivets—engineered for use with select CURT round bar systems. Finished in corrosion-resistant zinc and built from stamped steel, the parts are intended to restore the original retention method so your hitch performs as designed.

Will this retainer kit fit my CURT round bar weight distribution hitch?

The 17109 package is made specifically for CURT round bar weight distribution hitches and lists direct compatibility with part numbers #17600 and #17601. Before ordering, check your hitch model and visual match of the retaining hardware. If your hitch uses a different attachment style or non-round bars, this kit may not be appropriate.

• Compatible with CURT round bar systems, including #17600 and #17601
• Designed for the standard spring bar-to-head retention method
• Not intended for alternative bar shapes or non-CURT products

How easy is installation and what tools are required?

Installation is straightforward for anyone familiar with basic hitch maintenance; the kit replaces existing worn clips and pins in minutes. You’ll typically need simple hand tools to remove the old parts and secure the new rivets and pins. If rivets are already used on your hitch, a drill and rivet gun will make the swap quick and clean.

• Basic tools: pliers, punch, or small hammer for removal
• Rivet installation may require a hand rivet gun or equivalent
• Installation time: usually under 30 minutes for both sides

What materials and finish protect these parts from road wear?

CURT engineered the retainer clips and pins from durable steel and applied a zinc plating to resist rust and corrosion common in road-facing hardware. That finish helps prolong service life where salt, dirt and moisture are present. While resilient, periodic inspection and replacement when damage or advanced corrosion appears will keep towing equipment safe.

• Stamped steel construction for strength under load
• Corrosion-resistant zinc finish to slow rusting
• Intended as replacement OEM-style retention hardware

What exactly comes in the package and why each part matters?

The 17109 replacement kit contains two retainer clips, two locking pins and two rivets—enough hardware to reattach both spring bars to the hitch head. Clips hold the spring bar in place, pins secure the clip's position and rivets fasten components that are permanently seated. Replacing all three elements at once restores correct alignment and retention strength.

• Two retainer clips to grip round spring bars securely
• Two locking pins to prevent accidental clip release
• Two rivets for permanent mounting where needed

Who this is for: The CURT 17109 Retainer Package is aimed at owners of CURT round bar weight distribution hitches—particularly those with model numbers 17600 or 17601—who need a straightforward, OEM-style replacement for worn or missing retention hardware. It's a practical purchase for RV owners, travel trailer users and anyone maintaining a towing setup who prefers restoring original components rather than replacing the entire hitch assembly. If you tow regularly in wet or salty conditions, keeping spare retainer hardware on hand is a small investment that helps maintain proper hitch operation and towing stability.