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:
To get the truck to sit at normal height takes a lot of spring tension....I understand the hitch, so don't need instruction on how it works, just not sure how much it can handle.
There are contradictions in the phases above. Every WDH is designed to handle the weight the manufacturer rated it for in terms of static tongue weight. Age, fatigue, manufacturing defects, will vary that. What do you mean by "get the truck to sit at normal height"?
You are not getting answeres to your questions because owners do not measure the force of the lever used to snap up the WD bars. Owners do not measure the forces on the bars themselves. I have never read of any account of WDH bars snapping, only bending or not providing enough front axle weight restoration.
