Will Higher Rated Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution Spring Bars Increase Capacity Without Head Unit

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I have a new Equal-i-zer hitch that is 1,000 TW rated and I may need to up-grade to 1,200 or even 1,400 tw rated spring bars. My question is : can I upgrade to the stronger rated bars without replacing the head? are they the same size as my 1,000 lb tw bars?

asked by: Ken J

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Expert Reply:

If you have the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System - 10,000 lbs GTW, 1,000 lbs TW # EQ37100ET you do need to add both the spring bars and head unit in order to increase the capacity of your system.

So to upgrade to 1,200 lbs you would need to add both the Replacement Spring Bars for Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution Systems - Qty 2 - 1,200 lbs TW # EQ90-01-1299 and Replacement Head for Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution Systems - 1,200 lbs TW # EQ90-02-1200.

To upgrade to a 1,400 system you would need the Replacement Spring Bars for Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution Systems - Qty 2 - 1,400 lbs TW # EQ90-01-1499 and Replacement Head for Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution Systems - 1,400 lbs TW # EQ90-02-1400.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

The Replacement Spring Bars #EQ90-01-1099 are the correct replacement bars for your 1,000 pound Equal-i-zer weight distribution system. This will include 2 spring bars. The part #EQ90-02-1099 referenced in your question is the same product, however…

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

The Replacement Socket for Equal-i-zer 1,000 Lb Weight Distribution Systems part #EQ90-03-1000 is larger than the Replacement Socket for Equal-i-zer 600 Lb Weight Distribution Systems part #EQ90-03-0600 therefore, it cannot be used with the…

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

The Equal-i-zer weight distribution spring bars and heads are both designed to fit specific tongue weight ratings so you'd have to replace both. So to uprate your system to 1,000 lbs tongue weight you'd need the head part #EQ90-02-1000 and…

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Answer 6

The opening on the Replacement Sockets for Equal-I-zer Weight Distribution System, #EQ90-03-1000, measure just over 1-3/8 inches. The actual measurement of the opening is 1.380 inches which is very close to 1-3/8 inches.

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

Yes, the Equalizer Head part #EQ90-02-1000 that you referenced is the correct replacement head for the 1,000 lb tongue weight system part #EQ37100ET that you have.

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Answer 9

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