do weight distributing bars weaken with age?
I have been towing a 24ft 5500 lb TT with my 5.3L V8 Trailblazer for over 40,000 miles. Back when I first got the hitch, the trailer and the trailblazer sat level. Now I notice that the rear sags en...
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During our 8000 mile trip I had to go up to link #4 to keep the trailer and tow vehicle level. The head is definitely worn as I can jiggle the arms around quite a bit, and I don't remember being able to do that 6 years and 50,000 towing miles ago. So after the financial dust settles following this long trip I am going to order a new head.
I am also going to write Chevy a letter and tell them how amazed I am at the engineering that went into my 5.3L Vortec and transmission. I did my absolute best to destroy this vehicle between Florida and Glacier NP via Texas and Michigan's UP on the way back, and the thing only burned one quart of oil. Wow!!
I am also going to replace rear shocks and front struts, and have my wrench evaluate all the springs, the whole suspension and steering.
I am also going to write Chevy a letter and tell them how amazed I am at the engineering that went into my 5.3L Vortec and transmission. I did my absolute best to destroy this vehicle between Florida and Glacier NP via Texas and Michigan's UP on the way back, and the thing only burned one quart of oil. Wow!!
I am also going to replace rear shocks and front struts, and have my wrench evaluate all the springs, the whole suspension and steering.
