How Tight Does Handle Need to Be on Reese Friction Sway Control Bar
Question:
I bought a reese friction sway bar, how tight does the bar need to be. when following directions and they say to tighten adjustment lever to bottom out the threads the sway bar does not slide by hand at all. Does it need to slide by hand at all?
asked by: Steve B
0
Expert Reply:
You may or may not be able to slide it by hand. But the trailer is going to apply much more force than you could by hand. What I recommend is to tighten the handle some and do a series of test runs and adjust the tightness as needed until you find the setting that works best for you. I would not start with it as tight as it will go at first.
expert reply by:
Michael H
0
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Reese Friction Sway Control Kit - Economy - by Draw-Tite, Reese and Hidden Hitch
- Accessories and Parts
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- Sway Control Parts
- Reese
more information >
Featured Help Information
Instructions
Miscellaneous Media
Continue Researching
- Shop: Reese Friction Sway Control Kit - Economy - by Draw-Tite, Reese and Hidden Hitch
- Shop: Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - Clamp On - 20,000 lbs GTW, 2,000 lbs TW
- Search Results: sway bar
- Search Results: eaz lift 48058 elite weight distributing hitch kit
- Search Results: trailer sway bar
- Article: 5 Things to Know About Weight Distribution Hitches
- Shop: Replacement Lift Bracket for Curt Weight Distribution Systems
- Q&A: How Tight Should Bar Style Friction Sway Control Be
- Q&A: How Should a Friction Bar Sway Control System be Adjusted
- Search Results: 83660
- Q&A: How to Operate and Adjust Friction Trailer Sway Control Like Reese 83660
- Q&A: Setting Up the RP26660 Reese Friction Control System
- Q&A: How to Increase Tension on Friction Sway Control Bar
- Q&A: Trailer Friction Sway Control Bar Does Not Stop Trailer From Swaying When Trucks Pass
- Q&A: Backing Up a Trailer with the Reese Friction Sway Control # 83660 Installed
- Shop: Curt Friction Sway Control for Weight Distribution Systems
- Shop: Curt Ball Mount w/ Sway Control Tab for 2" Hitches - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 7,500 lbs
- Search Results: hitch tightener
- Shop: Curt Class III Drawbar - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 10-1/4" Long - 7,500 lbs
- Shop: Blue Ox Hitch Receiver Immobilizer II - 2" Hitches
- Search Results: weight distribution hitch
- Video: Review of Reese Weight Distribution - WD Only - RE44FR
- Shop: Trailer Hitch
- Video: B&W Continuum Weight Distribution System Review
- Shop: Brake Controller
- Search Results: sway control
- Article: 2 Steps for Finding the Right Weight Distribution Hitch Size
- Shop: Suspension Enhancement
- Article: Which Sway Control Hitch is Right For Your Trailer?
- Video: Reese Friction Sway Control Kit Review
Explore Expert Info
![Our Expert]()
on Accessories and Parts
on Accessories and Parts
