Question for Hensley hitch owners
I just towed for the first time today with our air ride TS 3(only 5 miles) and noticed a clunk when starting and another clunk when I stopped. Any ideas? This hitch is brand new. I found the grease...
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tvfrfireman, thanks for getting back to us.
I had the same problem and I had a Teflon disc between the hitch head and the pin box. Found out I needed more than the standard thickness (1/4" or 3/16" ??) thickness on the Teflon plate. I ended up putting two Teflon plates in, one older one slightly worn down and a new one. Solved the problem for me.
I think Hensley sells a thicker Teflon plate to deal with this problem. Call and ask them.
Also, as suggested, make sure the rail bolts are torque up properly, I think 75 ft-lbs is the right number.
I had the same problem and I had a Teflon disc between the hitch head and the pin box. Found out I needed more than the standard thickness (1/4" or 3/16" ??) thickness on the Teflon plate. I ended up putting two Teflon plates in, one older one slightly worn down and a new one. Solved the problem for me.
I think Hensley sells a thicker Teflon plate to deal with this problem. Call and ask them.
Also, as suggested, make sure the rail bolts are torque up properly, I think 75 ft-lbs is the right number.
