Can the Gen-Y Glyder Shock Absorbing Ball Mount Be Used with Surge Brakes

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Does this hitch work with surge brakes boat trailer?

asked by: Bill

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I spoke with Gen-Y about the Gen-Y Glyder Shock Absorbing Ball Mount part # 325-GH-12001 and they informed me that it can indeed be used with a trailer that has surge brakes. Therefore, the up and down cushioning mechanism will not have any affect on the in and out mechanism of the surge brake actuator. If you need a hitch ball as well, you can use part # 40038 for 2" or part # 63847 for 2-5/16".

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Jonathan S.

6/9/2020

Curious if you could use this Gen Y Glyder hitch along with a sway bar? If so what would you recommend for a smaller teardrop style travel trailer?

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Chris R.

6/12/2020

I don't recommend using a sway bar with the Gen-Y Glyder Ball Mount # 325-GH-12001. The movement will likely interfere with the friction bar's operation and there's really not a good space on the platform itself to weld or attach a sway bar tab.

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Answer 3

I do have an option for you but if the weight distribution system is sway control compatible then there will be a tab on one or either side of the head which you can attach a friction sway control device to such as the Reese Friction Sway Control Kit…

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Answer 4

For the Gen-Y Glyder Shock Absorbing Ball Mount for 2" Hitches #325-GH-12001, there is unfortunately no way that you'd be able to use a weight distribution system. I do have another solution though. Sticking with a cushioned Gen-Y ball…

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Answer 6

I reached out to Gen-Y, who told me the thickness is approximately 1/2" for the Gen-Y Glyder Shock Absorbing Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 2" Drop - 7K #325-GH-12001 and the 6" Drop #325-GH-12005. Along with that, the platform has a…

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Answer 7

To switch between the rise and drop position of the Gen-Y Glyder Shock Absorbing Ball Mount for 2" Hitches #325-GH-12001 requires removing the ball platform, flipping it, and then reinstalling it to the bracket. The main shank assembly can't…

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Answer 8

I do have an option for you but there would be no way to attach a sway control mount to the Gen-Y Glyder Shock Absorbing Ball Mount part #325-GH-12001. Instead, I recommend the Convert-A-Ball Dual-Cushioned, Adjustable Ball Mount part #CAB-UM which…

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Answer 9

There would be no way to use the Gen-Y Glyder Shock Absorbing Ball Mounts with a weight distribution system but not to worry, Gen-Y does offer the Gen-Y Torsion Weight Distribution Shanks like part #GY54FR which have built-in cushioning and are…

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Answer 10

The Gen-Y Glyder for 2 inch hitches part #325-GH-12001 that you referenced is designed to be used with a 5/8 inch hitch pin like the #PC3.

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