How many links to lift on a WD hitch?
Just curious, I'm thinking my Reese weight distributing hitch is not strong enough of my trailer as I got it cranked right up and the back of the truck is still 3 inches low. I have 6 links left, I c...
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The following is my opinion--others will vary.
Reese recommends no less than 5 links under tension. You're exactly right about the corner issue--that's what it is about. To get more links you have to tilt the head on the shank. Pictures or more information will get you TONS of advice. The links should be set more to the front axle (bumper height) than the rear axle (bumper height). You want to bring the front bumper down to just higher than the unloaded height--I think 3/16" is perfect. You're pretty much stuck with the back bumper height. But, that is the way trucks and big SUVs are designed--for the back to come down under load. If the hitch ends up to low, the ONLY fix is to shift the height on the shank. The WD bars are for setting weight balance on the tow vehicle.
Reese recommends no less than 5 links under tension. You're exactly right about the corner issue--that's what it is about. To get more links you have to tilt the head on the shank. Pictures or more information will get you TONS of advice. The links should be set more to the front axle (bumper height) than the rear axle (bumper height). You want to bring the front bumper down to just higher than the unloaded height--I think 3/16" is perfect. You're pretty much stuck with the back bumper height. But, that is the way trucks and big SUVs are designed--for the back to come down under load. If the hitch ends up to low, the ONLY fix is to shift the height on the shank. The WD bars are for setting weight balance on the tow vehicle.
