Sway control threads not bottoming out
I just picked up a new friction sway control for my trailer. The instructions say that the on/off bar or handle should be turned until the threads bottom out. I take this to mean that the threads are ...
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Ok, I called the manufacturer - Something I always hate doing. This is what he said:
The threads on the on/off handle must bottom out for the sway control to work properly. Loosen the adjusting bolt on the bottom until you can bottom out those threads on the on/off bar. He also added that the factory setting for the adjustment bolt is ten turns after the bolt is started. And, that someone could have lost count at the factory. After the on/off bottoms out, turn the adjustment bolt until it is snug, then give it an additional 1/4 turn. Test it and adjust as necessary.
The threads on the on/off handle must bottom out for the sway control to work properly. Loosen the adjusting bolt on the bottom until you can bottom out those threads on the on/off bar. He also added that the factory setting for the adjustment bolt is ten turns after the bolt is started. And, that someone could have lost count at the factory. After the on/off bottoms out, turn the adjustment bolt until it is snug, then give it an additional 1/4 turn. Test it and adjust as necessary.
