Distribution Hitch Preload
I am wondering how much tension (preload) I can put on the weight distribution hitch "springs". Mine use chains attached to the spring or trunion bar and tension is applied by pulling up on the chain...
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ajriding wrote:
I dont know. I just do . I bought hitch used, and guy said what they were for and it was much higher than what I have so no danger or overloading the hitch at least…
If you're trying to lift a heavy truck thats loaded up real heavy along with a heavy tongue weight then you'll get what you're getting, really bent bars. When I had the same scenario only with a light truck loaded heavy I switched directions and used air bags to raise the truck to stock height after loading the truck up. Then I hitched the TT and used the bars to set up the front of the truck. Best ride ever when towing. I needed 1000 lbs bars to try and get the loaded trucks front fender set up. That produced a harsh ride when towing. I added bags and use the bags for the trucks load. Drop spring bars down to 400-600 rated bars. Towed nice and smooth. My TW was only about 550 lbs.
