Is it Normal for a Friction Sway Control Unit like Curt 17200 to Be Noisy

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I installed a sway control bar I makes a squeaking noise when i turning. is this what they do? if not what is needed to stop this noise

asked by: Steve

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Expert Reply:

The noise you're hearing is pretty typical for a friction sway control like the Curt # 17200 and there's really no getting around it because adding lubrication would cause the sway control to be ineffective.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

Yes, there is a way to help correct the vibration in the K-Source Mirrors #KS62169-70G. When looking at the mirror, if you push in on the bottom of the mirror all the way, when looking at the top of the mirror you will see a Philips head bolt in the…

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Answer 2

You can use the Curt friction style sway control, #17200 on the left or right side. You will need to loosen the handle and the other bolt below it, pull the inside arm out, flip it over, then reinsert it. You will then need to unscrew the handle on…

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Answer 3

Weight distribution systems are prone to making some odd noises, but a sound that would wake that dead is probably on the higher than normal side of things. The lift brackets of the Curt kit part #C17500 that you referenced can be greased and you can…

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Answer 4

You are correct, adding a second sway control bar, like the Curt Friction Style Sway Control, #17200, is recommended for trailers over 26 feet long. You will need to use the weld-on friction sway control tab #C45822 or #3442. It will get welded to…

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Answer 5

The Curt Friction Sway Control Bar #17200 that you referenced will not limit or affect the turning clearance when towing with your 2012 Ram 1500. The only precaution you will want to take with this installed is when you are backing up the trailer, as…

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Answer 6

Typically, you want to mount the sway control bar, like the Curt Friction Sway Control #17200 that you referenced, on the passenger side of the trailer. This is so that if any maintenance needs to be performed on the side of the road, it can be done…

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Answer 7

You can pretty easily install a friction sway control system on the driver side of a trailer. You would just need to remove the inner piece of the system like part #83660 and then rotate it 180 degrees and reinsert it into the outer piece. You would…

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Answer 8

You can certainly use the Reese #83660 sway control kit on both sides of your trailer A-frame. There's a couple of ways to do this, but the most simple way would be to use your existing ball mount, and have a #C45822 sway control tab welded on…

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Answer 9

In order to install the Friction Sway Control, #83660, on the left side of a trailer, you will need to remove the slide bar and then reinstall it upside down. I have included a link to the installation details for you. I have also included a video I…

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Answer 10

The Curt Friction Sway Control, #17200 and the Reese Friction Sway Control, #83660 are very similar. Friction sway control systems are a simple design and don't vary much in how they work. As soon as your trailer begins to move out of line, the…

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Answer 11

The Curt Friction Sway Control Kit part #17200 and Reese Friction Sway Control Kit part #83660 are both very similar. I recommend the Curt because it comes with a weld-on sway control tab for use without a weight distribution head so that makes it a…

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Answer 12

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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