Hensley Arrow: How does it REALLY work?
There have been several discussions on this hitch that have become somewhat 'controversial'. I am NOT trying to stir this controversy/bashing back up. Instead, I'd like to see a good, intelligent di...
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Stressor wrote:
Ed,
Mr. Gratz does not understand the linkage. I have read his remarks for some time, and his understanding of the hitch is imperfect. Some of it he has down very well, but he is unable to visualize the operation in use. He still thinks the hitch pivots on the ball.
Here is a quote from him:
,..." The rear link, which actually is the upper (rear) housing, does move side to side and the ball is securely attached to it. When the rear link moves, the ball also must move. It makes no difference whether the ball moves about 5" to one side or moves precisely 4.768" to one side. The point is – the ball does move side to side. The figure of 4.768" derives from the assumption that the front pins are 7.125" center to center, the rear pins are 7.875" center to center, and it is 5.000" center to center from a front pin to a rear pin. If you prefer to use different numbers and different tolerances, I can provide the corresponding maximum side to side movement."
This statement can only be true if the rear struts are very, very loose.
My apologies to all who are tired of reading my rebuttals to half truths and untruths.
Yes, Milt, that is a direct quote from a PM I sent you. The statement is true even if the struts are very, very tight.
Can you please tell all of us where I stated that the hitch pivots on the ball? Can you please point out where I even mentioned the words "hitch" or "pivot"?
Ron
