Do You have to Use the Trailer Jack to be Able to Attach Spring Bar Chains to Chain Hangers
Question:
I have installed these brackets on my v-nose car hauler. My tongue weight is 800lbs. The instructions suggest that the chains can be hooked up by just lifting the front of the trailer up on the coupler jack. However, on my set up this is no where near enough to engage the chains with the correct adjustment. I have to use a jack to lift the bars high enough to engage the chains. Is this what you would expect, or am I doing something wrong?
asked by: Buster B
Expert Reply:
You are doing it correctly. The only way to get the proper tension on/off the spring bars when using chain hangers # C17005 is to use the trailer jack. This often means that you have to lift up the trailer/truck a good amount before you can attach the chains from the bars to the hangers.
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Chain Hangers for Curt Weight Distribution Systems - Bolt On
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