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myredracer
Jan 04, 2014Explorer II
Just to clarify, my question is what are we going to get with 8" tall I-beams for height of the A-frames? And if it's over 6", is there going to be issues?
If 6" I-beams have 5" A-frames, would 8" A-frames have 7" tall A-frames or could they be 6"? Or maybe they mount the coupler a bit lower?
I've seen the photos where the Reese hitch head can clash with the lower front of the A-frame. I know you can get a 1" raised ball, but if that isn't enough? I haven't been able to find info or pics of an A-frame on an 8" frame. I just don't know if there is anything to worry about yet or if there could be geometry and clearance issues.
Our A-frame consists of tubing now and I assume the new one will be too. WDH was bought new last year and seems to be all made in China components. Not a question in this discussion, but I bought a 2nd pair of spring bars (1200 lbs) that are 1/2" longer then the 800 lb ones.
If 6" I-beams have 5" A-frames, would 8" A-frames have 7" tall A-frames or could they be 6"? Or maybe they mount the coupler a bit lower?
I've seen the photos where the Reese hitch head can clash with the lower front of the A-frame. I know you can get a 1" raised ball, but if that isn't enough? I haven't been able to find info or pics of an A-frame on an 8" frame. I just don't know if there is anything to worry about yet or if there could be geometry and clearance issues.
Our A-frame consists of tubing now and I assume the new one will be too. WDH was bought new last year and seems to be all made in China components. Not a question in this discussion, but I bought a 2nd pair of spring bars (1200 lbs) that are 1/2" longer then the 800 lb ones.
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