Reese WD head clarification
Hey Guys I have a Reese weight distributing hitch with trunnion bars along with dual cam setup. It was purchased in 2010 may but wether it was made in that era is unknown. It came with 1200/12000 b...
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Steve6l wrote:
Will I still need a raised ball?
Yes, at least I did with my 6" frame. Here's a photo - new style head, raised ball, 6" frame. Maybe the main clearance issue was where the chain attaches to the trailer? I'm not sure. I just recall I needed to put the raised ball on for some reason....
Steve6l wrote:
The guy also told me that Reese Max ball was only 14000# and he couldn't get any other ones rated higher, should I look elsewhere for a different ball?
Kurt sells one. Maybe your guy can get their stuff? I could only get a "raw" one. I just cleaned it really well and then sprayed it with couple coats of clear lacquer paint to keep it from rusting.
Steve6l wrote:
One thing about adjusting the cam yoke until it is center is that adjusting it until it sits directly in the upmost part of the bend in the bar? Once snap up bracket location is picked?
Yes, the bar is centered on the cam. The snap up chain should be as straight as possible. You can see from these wear marks on a pretty new cam where the bar rides:
Steve6l wrote:
And on mounting snap up bracket it's kind of unclear where you bolted the on? (Can't see any shiny hardware?)
There are black painted carriage bolts in the bottom two holes (3rd from last photo from JBarca above). I'm not sure if he did the top hole too? If you do, you need to ensure the chain does not hit when the snap ups are up. Also, be aware that the top hole might be in line with the pinch bolt.
