Bolts Failing on Equalizer Hitch
I have an Equalizer Hitch with 1400 lb bars. Today I replaced the third pair of bolts and nuts that attach the head to the shank They are grade 8, 3/4" in diameter and 5" long. The threads failed on t...
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SoundGuy wrote:
those darned shank bolts had to be loosened, removed, and retorqued each time
mike-s wrote:
No, they don't. You set it up statically. No need to fully torque each time while adjusting, just enough that things aren't loose. And it can't move much - it's pretty much trapped with the stud/washers on the top and the bolt on the bottom. Once you get it setup, then you torque it so you can drive down the road safely. And, you can drive somewhere (with no trailer) to get it torqued properly if need be.
Yes, they do, for as you said yourself those shank bolts have to be correctly torqued before heading down the road to test set up. BTDT myself more times than I'd ever care to repeat. :R
