jerem0621,
Interesting picture and story. It appears that only one side was torn in a tension incident.
The strut normally forces the head forward (and the ball into the TT coupler pocket) when properly adjusted, and the threaded strut rod just falls out of its tube when pulled straight ahead in mock tension by these pin holes. It is hard to imagine how this occurred.
Perhaps the head was somehow allowed to suddenly rotate by the rear strut pin coming out, and the strut rod, trapped by the tongue frame, twisted out of its pin mounting when the head rotated. One would think the strut pin boss would break off first, but the forward threaded strut rod end is solid steel otherwise.
Thanks.
Wes
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My HA I picked up second hand had elongated holes in the same position on both sides. The HA people said it was caused by improperly adjusted strut bars, allowing the head to flop back and forth.
