Equal-i-zer - shank and ball height questions
I have a new to me 2016 ORV Timber Ridge 280RKS. It has a GVWR of 9600#, My truck is a 2003 Ford F-350 single rear wheel, 4X2. It has a payload capacity of 3860#. I followed the set up procedure...
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Timber Ridge TT's frame sits high. I Know so b/c I just set up a Equal-i-zer hitch to my Timber Ridge 240rbs last month. The top of my coupler measured 30" from ground. In my mind, a bottom mounted coupler, instead of this more common top mount type, would be more suitable in this application.
I had a fairly tall shank left-over from my last TT so I didn't order a shank with my hitch. To match the coupler, I have to set the hitch head to the max rise position of the shank. However, at that height, the hitch ball will dent my tail gate at the open position. I settled with one bolt hole lower than level. When it was all said & done, the TT frame was 1 1/4" lower at the front. It was hardly noticeable by eyeballing. To me, that's close enough.
The receiver height on every truck is different. I can only guess my 4x4 truck has a higher receiver than your 4x2 truck. Anyhow, as other member suggested, a taller shank is in order. I would follow the hitch manual and measure the actual height differences between the coupler and receiver to determine the shank rise required.
I had a fairly tall shank left-over from my last TT so I didn't order a shank with my hitch. To match the coupler, I have to set the hitch head to the max rise position of the shank. However, at that height, the hitch ball will dent my tail gate at the open position. I settled with one bolt hole lower than level. When it was all said & done, the TT frame was 1 1/4" lower at the front. It was hardly noticeable by eyeballing. To me, that's close enough.
The receiver height on every truck is different. I can only guess my 4x4 truck has a higher receiver than your 4x2 truck. Anyhow, as other member suggested, a taller shank is in order. I would follow the hitch manual and measure the actual height differences between the coupler and receiver to determine the shank rise required.
