Can installing weight distribution hitch be a DIY project?

If you're comfortable with sockets and wrenches as well as a tape measure then I would say yes you can. One tip for when it comes time to tighten the hitch ball. Turn the hitch sideways in the receiver so the nut is pointing toward the drivers side of the tow vehicle. Now you can put your socket and bar on it and use your body weight to add some extra oomph.

Same thing goes for loosening the nut. Turn the receiver sideways so the nut points toward the passenger side and use your body weight to help break the nut free.

If you don't know you probably should get some help.

Definitely a do it yourself project. As mentioned, you may need special tools. Instead of purchasing those tools, I simply went to a shop and had them tighten an torque the big bolts. I offered them $20, they turned it down. Only took a second.

Like most things, when somebody says "Can I do it myself?" I can not answer, and wonder how anybody can. I can say "Yes, it's easy" but I know my tool and skill set. Who knows yours?

It can be a DIY project but you may need some uncommon tools. In the case of the Equal-i-zer, a 1-7/8" thin wall socket and 320 lb torque wrench are recommended to install the ball. I didn't have a 1-7/8" socket that would fit in the trunion cavity so I had a trailer shop install my ball with an impact; they didn't have a torque wrench that large either.

dodge guy wrote:
I'm positive you'll do a much better job than most dealers!

I agree with him

I'm positive you'll do a much better job than most dealers!

Simple installation, here is a video.

Certainly, it can be a DIY project. for example, for the 4pt. Equal-i-zer, there are tons of installation videos available.