Can Spring Bars of Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System be Upgraded to 1,400 lb

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Hello i have a 1000/10000lb equalizer hitch that was purchased in 2015 i have upgraded to a 2010 jayco jayflight g2 32bhds and was wondering if the spring bars for 1400 lb would go in the current equalizer head that i have. And would that be a heavy enough set up. On the spec sheet i found the dry tongue weight is 1000 lbs and GVWR is 9750. And i already have the 14000 lb shank. Thanks

asked by: Ryan B

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To upgrade to a 1,400 system you would need the Replacement Spring Bars for Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution Systems - Qty 2 - 1,400 lbs TW # EQ90-01-1499 and Replacement Head for Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution Systems - 1,400 lbs TW # EQ90-02-1400 as well since the spring bars and head both are different sizes based on the the weight capacity.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The best way to determine what system will work for you is to know what your total tongue weight is. The total tongue weight is the tongue weight of your fully-loaded-ready-to-tow trailer added to the weight of any cargo you place behind the rear…

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Answer 2

At first glance, it looks like the Equal-i-zer WD system you were considering #EQ37120ET is a little stronger than what you need in a weight distribution hitch. This system may require considerable spring bar adjustment to set up correctly, and will…

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Answer 3

It is possible to swap your current e2 weight distribution spring bars to better match the tongue weight of your trailer. We have options that will lower the tongue weight range down to 250-600 lbs. For a trunnion bar setup you'd need the…

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Answer 4

Yes, you can use your existing Reese or Pro Series weight distribution shank with any other brand of weight distribution system such as the Equal-i-zer #EQ37101ET since these parts are standardized for hole size and spacing. This Equal-i-zer system…

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Answer 5

Before you purchase a weight distribution you need to make sure the trailer manufacturer recommends using a system on the trailer. A lot of aluminum trailers cannot bear the stress a weight distribution system puts on the frame like steel trailers…

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The Replacement Socket for Equal-i-zer 1,000 Lb Weight Distribution Systems part #EQ90-03-1000 is larger than the Replacement Socket for Equal-i-zer 600 Lb Weight Distribution Systems part #EQ90-03-0600 therefore, it cannot be used with the…

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Answer 7

It is usually possible to replace the spring bars in a weight distribution hitch setup so long as the two sets of bars are the same type, both trunnion style for instance, and both are from the same generation of hitch. A 10-year-old setup may not be…

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Answer 8

You would not be able to simply replace the spring bars on your Equal-i-zer #EQ37060ET weight distribution hitch. Instead you would need to get both the 1,000 lb tongue weight spring bars #EQ90-01-1099 as well as the 1,000 lb head unit…

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Answer 9

It is possible for some spring bars to be interchanged based on their size, but that won't increase a weight distribution system's capacity without adding the appropriate head unit. The replacement spring bars that are rated for 1,200 lbs TW…

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Answer 10

The different size Equal-I-Zer systems have heads to match the bar sizes so the parts are not interchangeable. But not to worry, with some adjustment you can soften it up a little and not have to use a different system. You will need to lower the…

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Answer 11

I do recommend upgrading the spring bars on your Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System to the Replacement Spring Bars for Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution Systems part #EQ90-01-1099 which are rated for up to 1,000 lbs of tongue weight. The 1,000 lb…

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Answer 12

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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