Another update... Should I start another thread since this is getting away from the original post question?
Gave up on finding a class 5 shank locally. I knew I needed to lower the hitch to the lowest position on this shank, so I did, and it really isn't low enough so I plan to pick up a longer drop shank in the morning (I did find them close by, but I'll still have to use the sleeve) so that I can lower the hitch another notch.
New question - take a look at these measurements and pictures:
With no weight on the truck:
Front wheelwells measure 39"
Rear wheelwells measure 42 1/2"
With trailer attached, and no bars hooked up
Front wheelwells measure 39 1/4"
Rear wheelwells measure 40 3/8"
So with no weight distributing bars hooked up, I have 1/4" rise in the front, and 2 1/4" drop in the rear
SO - do I even need to hook the bars up? The only thing they would do is throw more weight to the front, correct? and if I understand correctly, I'm almost ideal on the front now.
The truck is very close to level, but the trailer is a little nose high (that's why I think I need to lower the hitch more).
Does this sound right? I mean, if I'm not using the bars the only advantage to using this WDH is that I can still hook up the sway control since it's the type that doesn't work with the bars..
