Where Does Reese Friction Sway Control Ball Mount to the Trailer Frame

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I have a Reese weight distribution hitch what has a small ball to connect the friction anti sway bar to. I recently switched trailers so I have to install a new ball on the trailer tongue. How far back is the ball installed from the tip of the trailer hitch. Ive heard 24inch however I want to make sure.

asked by: Michael J

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The 24 inches is correct but make sure you are measuring in the correct place. You will measure diagonally from the center of the ball cavity on the trailer coupler back 24 inches along the trailer frame. This is where the center of the ball on the trailer frame will be. I have included a link to the instructions and I have included a picture that will help with this installation.

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David

5/21/2020

I have a 24inch trailer tongue. How can I stop the sway when pulling the trailer?

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Chris R.

5/25/2020

If your trailer tongue is only 24" long, you may need to go another route for sway control. As long as the trailer is equipped with electric brakes, a good option is the Hayes # HA81775, which will automatically send pulses of power to specific brake assemblies to quickly stop any side to side movement during travel.

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Answer 1

I do have a solution for you, however the Curt Replacement Frame Brackets #C17508 referenced in your question are not confirmed to work with the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution Systems. The L-shaped piece that holds the bar to the bracket on the…

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Answer 2

I'd see if you can get them to replace those plates. They really shouldn't be bending like that. We have them with part #EQ90-02-5200 but I would think they should replace them for bending them like that.

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Answer 3

The standard spring bar brackets in the Equal-i-zer 4-Point Weight Distribution Systems #EQ37140ET and #EQ37120ET will fit trailer frames up to 6-inches in height.

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Answer 4

You can piece out the Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution System #C17500 with the following part numbers that include everything but the shank: Trunnion Spring Bar - #C17536 (need 2 of these) Spring Bar Lift Tool - #C17512 Frame Brackets - #C17508…

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Answer 5

Hello Robert. The Manual Lift Knob for the #FV807357 vent has a screw that goes down thru the top of the handle and attaches it to the motor assembly. If you were to remove the knob, there would be no part of the shaft that extends beyond the…

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Answer 6

Is there anything on the other side of the trailer frame? If not, you could just run the Reese Sway Control part #83660 on the other side of the trailer and you would be good to go. You would just need to loosen the sway control unit enough that…

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Answer 7

I have attached a link to a video that shows how to install the sway control. If you look at about the 2:20 mark of the video it shows how to install the sway control for use. When you are hooking up the friction sway control like part #83660, you…

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Answer 8

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 9

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 10

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 11

You can replace the Lippert Rhino pin box on your Brinkley 5th wheel. The right one though is going to depend on the pin weight of your trailer. Here are the options that will work to replace the Lippert Rhino: - Pin Weight of 1,500 lbs - 3,500 lbs:…

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