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Jun 20, 2017Explorer II
1) With the trailer not connected measure the distance vertically from the top of your truck front tire OR the center of your truck front hub to the bottom of the fender.
2) Connect the TT to your vehicle.
3) Adjust the chains to restore measurement taken in step 1
Without the chains connected you will notice the measurement in step 1 has increased. The trailer hitch weight lowered the trucks rear and raised the trucks front. To put it simply, the chains are to bring measurement in step 1 to it's original height.
Air up your tires to at least 65psi.
Assure TT is level or slightly nose down. You do not want the trailer hitch higher than the trailer bumper.
2) Connect the TT to your vehicle.
3) Adjust the chains to restore measurement taken in step 1
Without the chains connected you will notice the measurement in step 1 has increased. The trailer hitch weight lowered the trucks rear and raised the trucks front. To put it simply, the chains are to bring measurement in step 1 to it's original height.
Air up your tires to at least 65psi.
Assure TT is level or slightly nose down. You do not want the trailer hitch higher than the trailer bumper.
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