Can Draw-Tite Class III 76227 Hitch Be Used with Sway Control
Question:
Can sway bars be used with this hitch?
asked by: Michael
Expert Reply:
It will depend on what you mean by 'sway bar', weight distribution or a friction sway control unit like # 17200
from Curt.
The Draw-Tite # 76227 isn't compatible with weight distribution systems. This will happen when it's determined that the vehicle's undercarriage structure can't handle the extra leverage that the spring bars of a weight distribution system would apply to the vehicle.
However, if you are concerned about trailer sway, you can use a sway control unit without using weight distribution. You'd do this by using your standard ball mount, the sway control unit and a bracket like # RP26003. I've linked to videos explaining how the bracket works and how a similar sway control unit is installed.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Friction Sway Control for Weight Distribution Systems
- Accessories and Parts
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- Sway Control Parts
- CURT
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Reese Sway-Control Bracket for 2" Ball Mounts - Class III and IV
- Accessories and Parts
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- Adapters
- Sway Control Parts
- Brackets
- Reese
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 600 lbs TW
- 4000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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