flameout
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Post by flameout on Jul 3, 2017 10:51:27 GMT -8
I have these brackets (see photo) on my trailer, but they make no sense. Looking up video of stabilizers and weight distribution, either I am missing parts or these are installed wrong? The part with the chain is a Reese bracket is similar to this Lift Bracket Assembly but that bar makes no sense to me. The bars will swing around and pretty much like up with the 2", class III ball, but that doesn't look like anything Ive found online. I would guess I also need something other than just a ball on the truck? I don't seem to have much trouble towing with the basic setup that I have now, but I'd certainly like it to be as safe as possible, and if a weight distribution setup would help, I'd like to get it set up properly  stabalizer by Bill, on Flickr |
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Post by Ten on Jul 3, 2017 19:51:41 GMT -8
Is there also a snap-up bracket on the opposite side? They should be able to be used with a modern w-d bar setup. The link bar may not supposed to be hooked up to the snap-up, but rather swung forward to attach somehow to an older setup hitch, acting as a sway control. Only a guess however, I haven't seen anything like this in use before either.
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Post by flameout on Jul 4, 2017 3:29:37 GMT -8
Yes, the same bracket, bar and chain are on the opposite side. It does appear that the bar does swing up to the hitch on the tow vehicle, but from there I'm lost. I was thinking of getting the weight distribution kit that harbor freight sells, and get my 25% off today. For $150 it might be worth a shot. I just wish I knew what in the heck the setup I currently havve is used for
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Post by flameout on Jul 12, 2017 10:29:34 GMT -8
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Post by bigbill on Jul 12, 2017 12:30:45 GMT -8
What happens if you lengthen your chains one link? Talking about the bar chains to hooks. It looks like you dropped six links , try seven.
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Post by flameout on Jul 12, 2017 14:17:58 GMT -8
I could give the 7 a try. Instructions said to use the last link that will fit and allow the bracket to swing up into place, which is why I used what I did. I'll be taking a short 40 mile this weekend, so I'll see how it handles and go from there. I'm just worried with the nose ofnthe trailer up higher than the rear, that my bumper will for sure drag on tne hill by my house, even with my newly installed bumper sitting an inch higher than the old one was
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Post by bigbill on Jul 13, 2017 5:07:03 GMT -8
You normally adjust chain to tow level if you tongue weight is light you won't need as much lift as you would with a heavier trailer.
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