Kind of a dumb question, but I'm new
Y'all were so gracious to help me with my last question, so here goes #2. The only thing I have on my truck right now is a hitch cover. Therefore, I need to get a hitch, weight distribution, sway ...
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CharlesinGA wrote:
One thing to pay attention to is that whoever sets up the hitch has TORQUE WRENCHES to tighten the ball and the two bolts that retain the head to the shank. Many people think "German tight" is good enough, but you are playing with fire if they come loose on you.
A ball will generally have a 1¼ inch threaded shank and (fine thread) will be torqued to 450 lb/ft (yes, you read that right) and the 3/4 cross bolts holding the hitch head to the shank are torqued to 260 lb/ft (and yes, I own the proper torque wrenches).
Charles
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This is really important stuff from CharlesinGA if you are at all inclined to "do-it-yourself." I learned the hard way that the wrenches you need for this job are EXPENSIVE. I had the dealer set up mine originally. But then I changed tow vehicles, and then changed tow vehicles again. I decided at that point that it would be wise to re-adjust. I am the sort of person that loves doing my own work, and I generally don't buy a specific tool until I run into a job that requires it. Well, this job required it, and as I said, the torque wrench especially, was not cheap. But now I have the tools, and the know-how, and I can do the job again when necessary. Plus I can help others if and when the need arises.
But don't go into it with your eyes closed.
(BTW - the readjustment was the right thing to do. There were some significant changes needed due to differences in hitch-height and suspension differences.)
-Speak
