Should a Weight Distribution Head and Ball be Tilted Forward or Backward when Towing a Trailer

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Application: 2011 Dodge Dakota Is the final angle of the ball mount supposed to be tilted rearward, forward, or parallel with ground?

asked by: Charles H

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The angle of the ball on a weight distribution system is different for every vehicle/trailer set up. You will want to angle the head unit with the ball on it so that the spring bars are level with the trailer frame. The trailer should be loaded and ready to tow when you set up the system to get the angles correct. It does take some fine tuning to get it just right.

I have included a link to a video that should help you.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

The hitch ball angle adjustment on weight distribution systems is designed to provide more or less distribution of the tongue weight on your trailer hitch to the trailer and vehicle axles. If you adjust the ball angle farther away from the towing…

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Weight distribution heads are adjustable to get the spring bars level or just below level with the trailer frame. Depending on the trailer frame, the head may need to be set at 90 degrees, it also may need to be tilted down as far as possible to keep…

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Answer 3

Yes, a trailer that is nose up can cause big problems. A level trailer is ideal and worth working toward for safety. The good news is that you can get the trailer almost exactly level with switching ball mounts. This is where an adjustable ball mount…

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When you tilt the ball of a weight distribution system rearward on your hitch (toward the trailer) you are changing the physics of the system and therefore also the tension on the rear of the trunnion spring bars. Tilting the head rearward will take…

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I have a great option for you. The Curt Echo Wireless Trailer Brake Controller #C51180 is going to be as easy of an install as you will get for a brake controller for your 2022 Honda Passport. The reason this will be an easier install is because it…

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We don't have a combo of the Curt Hitch Ball #C40008 and Curt Ball Mount #C45340. The ball mount is extremely heavy-duty, rated up to 17,000 pounds. I think it's safe to assume you don't have a torque wrench rated up to 450 foot pounds…

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Tilting the hitch ball on your weight distribution system is a final adjustment to get the trailer perfectly level and apply the correct amount of tongue weight. You need to make this adjustment, if needed, after the the vehicle and trailer are…

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Tilting the ball, or the head, of a weight distribution system that allows it, such as #RP66074, has a couple of uses. It allows you to put the proper tension on the spring bars, crucial for proper system set up, and it can be used to help level…

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Answer 9

Most often the root cause for issues with trailer lighting is a weak ground. Strange as it may sound, a loose or rusty/corroded ground can cause a vehicle's trailer wiring harness to badly misbehave and shut down some functions. It may also just…

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Answer 10

You can absolutely trust the manufacturer ratings for the ball mounts we have available, regardless of whether or not they feature a solid or hollow shank. Ball mounts and other towing products are typically tested well beyond their actual listed…

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Answer 11

Since you have a wheelbase/axle spacing of 38 inches the correct hanger kit for slipper springs would be the part #HAP-105-205-01. And then for a 7k trailer axle the u-bolt kit you'd want would be the part #APUBR-8. I attached the diagram to use…

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Answer 12

I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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Should a Weight Distribution Head and Ball be Tilted Forward or Backward when Towing a Trailer

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