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needgas__
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May 29, 2017

Reese dual-cam/straight line problem

Hi all, had an interesting weekend. Upon arriving at our destination, I made a left turn, sharp but not unusual over an intersection. I heard a loud bang and pulled over to investigate. Found the cam end of my 1200lb Spring bar snapped off. These have seen 14 seasons. Has anyone ever heard of this?

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  • Thanks Barney!!! I am a couple mile north of where you were but also in the old Nankin Twp area.





    This is the broken bar.
  • I would give Reese a call. They will probably replace the bar at no charge.

    I used to live in Westland! Built a home there when it was still called Nankin Twp. Moved out about 50 years ago. Cherry Hill/Merriman area.

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  • Broke the end of the bar completely off. Trying to post pic, forgot how.

    Bob
  • Never heard of a spring bar breaking but leaf springs get fatigued and break on occasion. I broke a coil spring on a van years ago going over a dip in the road. Reese has a good reputation when it comes to the rare part failure. Even at 14 years old, I'd give them a call.
  • You mean the silver do-hickey that hangs down broke? Never heard of that!

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