New Andersen WD hitch

BarneyS wrote:
Ron, Even if it were caused by a pivot projection hitch, the receiver should not have failed. I think that is the point that Ben is making.---

Barney, I don't know what point Ben is making. All I know is what he posted:

BenK wrote:
If GMT800 (2000-2006), then the receiver should be replaced with a proper one. The OEM receiver bends and consume WD forces. So it DOES NOT transfer as much weight to the front axle as a traditional receiver would with the same WD spring forces

BenK wrote:
What happens is that the receiver pin box assembly bends on the round cross bar to 'consume' WD forces till it reaches its limits...then it will transfer (distribute) the WD forces. There are a multitude of other issues with that design

Renojack asked, "Where does the claim that the stock Chevy hitch absorbs weight distribution come from." (bold added for emphasis) Renojack's posts are about weight distribution, and it is clear from his scales data that he simply does not have his chains sufficiently tensioned. IMO, his problem is not the receiver -- he simply needs to tighten the nuts.

Receivers do not 'consume' WD forces. Suggesting that his receiver needs to be replaced because the round cross bar 'consumes' WD forces is not going to solve his problem, IMO.

Ron