renojack wrote:
In adjusting my Andersen hitch---. ---Maybe a tighter receiver would improve weight transfer.
With a standard bar-type WDH, pitch-axis slop in the receiver/shank fit can affect load transfer by limiting the effective amount of rearward tilt of the ball mount.
Removing the slop results in increased rearward tilt.
With the Andersen WDH, you must increase the bushing compression to get more load transfer.
If you are unable to get sufficient compression of the Andersen's bushings, you should be able to compensate for slop by moving the chain brackets or shortening the chains.
If you already are at recommended maximum bushing compression, neither eliminating the slop nor shortening the chains will give additional load transfer without exceeding the recommended maximum compression.
With the Andersen WDH and your tongue weight, it is very unlikely that you will be able to get anywhere close to the 100% front axle load restoration which Chevrolet specifies for your 2005 Suburban:
"
When using a weight-distributing hitch, the hitch must
be adjusted so the {front wheel well height} remains the same both
before and after coupling the trailer to the tow vehicle.
"
Ron
