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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drfife wrote:
Ron, actually the struts are static if the hitch is not towing.
The struts can be in tension or compression while towing depending on the direction of the applied forces.
The struts are nothing more than fixed length rods.
Yes, you snug them up during installation, but they should not be forced into compression.
Stressor wrote:
--- I meant to tell you, the struts can only be in compression, either less or more compression. There is absolutely no way to put one in tension, as it is a two part assembly, and simply falls apart.
When they are installed and correctly adjusted, they are in considerable compression.
They could be welded in place and it would make no difference in the operation of the hitch.
Russell,
I'll let you Hensley owners sort this one out. As I said earlier, it doesn't make any difference if they are in tension or compression as long as they prevent the coupler from pivoting (yaw) on the ball.
Ron
