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daystrom
Explorer
Jul 21, 2013

Help setting up Equal-i-zer to F350

I have a 1,200/12,000 lb Equal-i-zer brand hitch that was setup just right for my F150. My trailer weighs 7,000 lbs loaded and the tongue weighs 1,000 lbs.

I just traded in the F150 on a F350 SRW with the 6.7l Power Stroke. A very stout truck I must say.

I had to lower the hitch head as low as I could since the 350 sits so much higher than the 150.

I'm running into a few problems...

* Not enough weight distribution
* Trailer tongue sits too high when hitched up



Since I have the head as low as it will go I'm guessing I'll need to find a shank that is lower

As far as the weight distribution goes, I've played with lowering the L brackets and removing washers. No matter what I do the spring bars seem loose and don't seem to be moving much weight around.

My measurements are as follows:

Truck alone:
Front - 41 3/4"
Rear - 44"

Trailer connected no WDH:

Front - 42 1/4"
Rear - 42 1/8"

Trailer connected with WDH:

Front - 42 1/8"
Rear - 42 1/4"

If I put the head back up to where it was, the spring bars are way too tight and angled.

Any ideas? Do I need more distribution? It seems to tow fine other than the trailer being too high in the front.

Todd

12 Replies

  • Shank is already on the drop side. I will need to get a lower one, no question about that. Since the 350 has a 2-1/2" receiver I'll get that size so I can eliminate the sleeve adapter.

    I think one I get the level of the ball worked out, things will be better.

    Todd
  • Ron3rd's avatar
    Ron3rd
    Explorer III
    For initial setup you need to measure your coupler height with the trailer level. Next, if I recall, the EQ manual recommends setting your ball height to this measurement to start. For instance, if the top of your coupler is 20", the top of the ball should be 20" to start.

    To increase WD you need to add washers to increase the tilt on the head, and/or raise the L brackets, not lower them. Your moves have had the opposite effect if you removed washers (decreased tilt in the head) and lowered the L brackets.

    Download and review the EQ manual if you have not already done so. It's also possible that you will need a longer drop shank if nothing else works.

    Also, can you reverse your shank to drop the head down if necessary?

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