Can I Weld the Husky Sway Ball Mount on my Trailer Frame
Question:
Can I add a 3/8” backing plate between the frame and the sway ball mount, or does that negatively affect the geometry angle of the sway bar to the receiver ball. I want to make a frame bolt on mount with the trailer frame sway ball mount welded to it. I prefer not to drill my trailer frame and the sway ball mounts are not as strong as I would like. I know I can buy a bolt on mount if I have to but would prefer to make a beefed up version.
asked by: Lon H
Expert Reply:
Yes the attachement ball on the trailer of kits like the Curt Friction Sway Control for Weight Distribution Systems part # 17200 can be added on by welding them. This is a very passive system and moving it out 3/8" from the actual frame will have zero negative effect on the performance of the system.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Friction Sway Control for Weight Distribution Systems
- Accessories and Parts
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- Sway Control Parts
- CURT
more information >
Featured Help Information
Instructions
Continue Researching
- Shop: RV Power Cord
- Shop: RV Electrical
- Shop: Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control - Round - 10,000 lbs GTW - Without Shank
- Shop: Epicord Hardwire RV Power Cord w/ Pull Handle - 30 Amp - 30'
- Shop: B&W Heavy-Duty Ball Mount - 5" Rise, 6" Drop - 10-3/4" Long - 16,000 lbs
- Shop: Reese Friction Sway Control Kit - Economy - by Draw-Tite, Reese and Hidden Hitch
- Video: Review of CURT Trailer Hitch Ball Mount - Fixed 6 Inch Reduced Height 2-5/16" Ball Mount - C93JR
- Video: Review of Reese Weight Distribution - Friction Sway Bar - 83660
- Video: Draw-Tite Ball Mounts - Fixed Ball Mount - 45291 Review
- Video: B and W Ball Mounts - Fixed Ball Mount - BWBMHD30014 Review
- Article: Anti-Rattle Devices
- Shop: Curt MV Weight Distribution System w/ Friction Sway Control - Round Bar - 14K GTW, 1.4K TW
- Shop: Curt Shock Absorbing Towing Kit w Sway Control, Wireless Brake Controller - 2-5/16" Ball - 7.5K
- Shop: B&W Heavy-Duty Ball Mount - 1" Rise, 2" Drop - 10-1/4" Long - 16,000 lbs
- Q&A: Weight Distribution and Sway Bar for 24 Foot Enclosed Trailer with Limited Tongue Length
- Q&A: Should 1 or 2 Bar-Style Friction Sway Control Units be Used on a 7,000 Pound Trailer
- Q&A: Does the B&W Receiver Reducer Sleeve Reduce the Tongue Weight and Towing Capacity
- Q&A: Why Does Use of Hitch Adapter/Extender Reduce Hitch Tongue Weight and Trailer Weight Ratings
- Video: Review of Gen-Y Hitch Reducer Sleeve - GY22YR
- Video: Pro Series Anti-Rattle Device Review
- Video: Review of Gen-Y Hitch Hitch Pins and Clips - 5/8" Diameter HItch Pin - GY39FR
- Q&A: Can Sway Control be Used on a Trailer without Using Weight Distribution
- Q&A: Can I Use an Anti-Rattle Clamp When Towing a Trailer?
- Q&A: How to Properly Set the Tension on the Curt Sway Control Bar # 17200
- Article: How to Measure for Trailer Hitch Drop
- Search Results: 44649
- Shop: Trailer Hitch
- Article: Trailer Wiring Diagrams
- Search Results: 25580
- Shop: Trailer Wiring
on Weight Distribution Hitch
