Can Curt Friction Sway Control be Used without Also Installing Weight Distribution System

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Can this be used without a weight distribution hitch or does it have to be installed with one? I have an older trailer, 2600 gvwr, 1988 Xl 1260 which states in the manual not use a wdh with it. My 2002 Toyota Sequoia states sway control is required for any trailer over 2000lbs. I have converted the surge brake system to electric and changed to a standard coupler. Can I run this sway control without adding a wdh?

asked by: Luke

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Helpful Expert Reply:

You can use friction sway control like the Curt kit part # 17200 without a weight distribution system. It's probably more common that people use these kits without weight distribution so this would be perfectly fine.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

When you say sway bar I believe you are asking about The Reese friction sway control like part #83660. If you did not make any tight corners and the plate is bent then the tension could have been set to aggressively. Sway bars like the Reese #83660…

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Answer 2

From what I have researched in the past, when a vehicle is equipped with a sway control feature you can still use a sway control unit, like the Curt Friction Sway Control #17200, as well without disabling the vehicle sway control.

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Answer 3

The Curt TruTrack weight distribution system #C17500 does not have the same restrictions as bar-style sway control unit such as #17200. Inclement weather will not be an issue and you will not have to remove the spring bars on the system if such…

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Answer 4

That hitch ball you have has quite a bit of rise built into it. That's by far the tallest one I have seen. As long as you can mount the #17200 on your trailer so that it is level your tall hitch ball would be fine. This may require you to mount…

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Answer 5

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 6

Thank you so much for your kind words. We strive to give everyone the information they need so they can make the best choices for their vehicles. A factory 7-way (or any 7-way for that matter) does not send braking signals to a trailer's brakes.…

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Answer 7

When wiring a trailer connector, it is best to wire by function, as wire colors can vary. We have an excellent wiring diagram on our website, I will provide you a link so you can look at it. If you are looking at the inside of the trailer connector…

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Answer 8

Bargman 7-Way Molded Trailer Wire Connector 50-67-210 is an extension that has 2 7-Way connectors, so it is likely not what you need to replace the 7-Way on your 1970 Airstream trailer. For a trailer side 7-Way with a short length of cable you can…

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Answer 9

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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Answer 10

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 11

Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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Answer 12

If you just need a 4-pin to 7-pin trailer wiring adapter, then you can use part #C57672. This will plug into the 4-pin trailer connector on your brother's vehicle and give him the 7-pin socket for the trailer. Keep in mind, this will only give…

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