How Tight Should Frame Bracket Plates Be When Installing Fastway E2 Weight Distribution System

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I am replacing my E2 outside bracket on my RV. My question is when replacing it should I snug the bracket down tight or should it have some play? Specifically-do I tighten down the top 2 nuts down as tight as I can? Thank you for your help.

asked by: Sherry

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Helpful Expert Reply:

I checked the install instructions for the Fastway E2 Weight Distribution Systems and they state to torque the spring bar hangers that attach to the channels of the frame to 65 ft lbs. If you under tighten them the hangers may "walk" along the frame over time.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

According to Fastway all of the link plate bolts get tightened to 50-70 ft lbs of torque.

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Answer 2

The l-brackets on the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution Systems have not changed. As long as there are 6 bolt holes on the bracket then the Replacement Outer Link Plate part #FA93-02-5350 will work well for you. If you have an l-bracket with 8 bolt…

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Answer 3

The benefits of an Equal-I-zer hitch over the e2 is primarily the improved 4-point sway control of the Equal-I-zer. The 4-point sway control utilizes steel on steel friction at the arms as well as in the hitch head to stop sway. The e2's 2-point…

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Answer 4

We do indeed carry replacement brackets for the Fastway e2, like #FA94-00-0800. If all you need is the L bracket, use #FA93-02-5150. The outer link plate is also available as part #FA93-02-5350 and the inner plate is part #FA93-02-5200. The hardware…

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Answer 5

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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Answer 6

In regards to the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution System part #FA92-00-0600, the only part of the system that will need to be removed when you are not towing are the spring bars. There is an L-pin that holds each spring bar in place. Once this is…

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Answer 7

Your weight distribution system uses a Shank #FA92-02-4100 that gives you a maximum 6-1/4" of rise and 2-1/4" of drop. I recommend using the Fastway Shank #FA92-02-4214. This will give you up to 10" of rise and 7-1/4" of drop with…

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Answer 8

There are shanks like the Curt Weight Distribution Shank, Item #C17123, with a maximum length of 12-1/2 inches but they are not exactly the same. The Fastway e2 Weight Distribution Shank, Item #FA92-02-4214, is one of those that is similar and has a…

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Answer 9

The total height of the shank part #EQ90-02-4200 is 9-1/2 inches and not 9-12 inches. I apologize for any confusion there.

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Answer 10

In order to choose the correct weight distribution system for your truck and trailer, it is really important to know your trailer's loaded and ready to tow tongue weight. Since this is the primary weight being distributed by a weight distribution…

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Answer 11

If you need exactly a 4 inch drop (or even up to 5-1/2 inches), then you will want the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution Shank #FA92-02-4214, but if you need just a little more than that you will want #FA92-02-4315 which will give you up to a 9-3/4 inch…

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Answer 12

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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