Replacement Spring Bars to Decrease Capacity of Fastway e2 Weight Distribution System

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I have the 10,000 Fastway hitch with square 1000 bars. My camper has a 505 unloaded hitch weight. A loaded may hit 600. It rides rough. Will your Replacement Trunnion Spring Bars for Fastway e2 Weight Distribution Systems - Qty 2 - 800 lbs TWinch be a better ride and fit? Thanks!

asked by: Larry M

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If your trailer has a maximum loaded tongue weight that is topping out at around 600 pounds, then your Fastway e2 Weight Distribution System # FA92-00-1000 is indeed a bit over-rated with its 1,000 pound tongue weight capacity. An over-rated weight distribution system will certainly create a rough and uncomfortable ride when towing the trailer.

To decrease the system's capacity to better align with your trailer weight, I do recommend switching the spring bars out with the Replacement Trunnion Spring Bars # FA92-01-0899. This will change the capacity range on your system to 400-800 pounds, which should work perfectly for the 600 pound tongue weight on your trailer.

This will include 2 spring bars with the bolts, lock washers and Nylock nuts already installed.

expert reply by: Chris R

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Kenneth B.

6/24/2020

I have reviewed the trunnion bar replacement and somewhere i saw they were to be lubed with Equal i zer high perf lube. How do you do this lube and what is the lube part no. I was told to use no lube on E2 hitch. Thank you in this matter

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Chris R.

6/29/2020

The spring bars themselves shouldn't be lubricated. Fastway just recommends applying some bearing grease like # L11354 to the actual contact points on the head as well as the hitch ball.

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Answer 1

If the bars are bent it's definitely time to replace them. Since most of the time your tongue weight is under 600 lbs you'd want to stick with the #FA92-01-0699 for replacements. If you were to go higher the ride quality would be harsher like…

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Answer 2

When choosing a weight distribution (WD) system you will first need to determine your total tongue weight (TTW) and then make sure that this number falls in the middle of the tongue weight (TW) range of your WD system. You can find your TTW by adding…

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Answer 3

Congrats on the new trailer! However you need to know the loaded tongue weight of your trailer, as the dry weight is not a useful figure. With your trailer fully loaded like you'll be towing it use either the scale method in the below help…

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Answer 4

As long as your trailer does not exceed 800 pounds, I recommend the 800-pound bars over the 1,000 pound bars. This is because you are right on the money when you conclude that the 1,000 pound trunnions with your trailer will be a stiff ride. Since…

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Answer 5

A 1,200 lb tongue weight weight distribution like the Fastway part #FA92-00-1200 is going to have a tongue weight range that's much too high for your towing setup as this has a range of 800 to 1,200. You'll likely have a very harsh ride which…

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Answer 6

To upgrade your Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control #FA92-00-0600 rated for 6,000 lbs to the 8,000 lbs system you will simply need part #FA92-01-0899. If you were to order the part #FA92-02-0899 you would also need the Socket…

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Answer 7

I recommend going with the 600 pound bar #FA92-01-0699 for this application, since you mentioned the tongue weight is only 390 pounds. These bars will give you plenty of capacity without running the risk of being overloaded. You could also use the…

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Answer 8

Yes, you can upgrade your Fastway e2 Weight Distribution with 600 lb spring bars to either 800 lb bars or 1,000 lb bars. The right replacement will depend on if you have the Round Bar Fastway e2 #FA94-00-0600 or Trunnion Bar Fastway e2 #FA92-00-0600.…

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Answer 9

You will want to inflate the tires to the max psi that the tires have. Trailer tires always need to be inflated to their max pressure to ensure you get their full capacity whereas the max psi rating for a wheel is just how much in total it can…

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Answer 10

Thanks for the picture! You're going to need the Equal-i-zer #EQ90-02-4200 which will replace your existing shank, and give your at least 2 more inches of drop which should get you just about perfectly level.

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Answer 11

I do have an option for you but you will need part #FA92-01-0899 instead of part #FA92-02-0899 to fit the weight distribution head. The Replacement Trunnion Spring Bars for Fastway e2 Weight Distribution Systems part #FA92-01-0899 will work fine with…

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Answer 12

Eight inches from the ground to the bottom of your weight distribution shank would be fine for most situations but like you've experienced turning into inclined driveways can cause it to drag. Your trailer must sit pretty low to call for your…

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