Lifted Jeep Weight and Sway Distribution Trailer Hitch for 480-630lbs Tongue Weight

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Hi! I have a lifted jeep wrangler and an ultralight trailer. Wrangler has a 2inch receiver. Trailer requires 2 5/16 ball. Wrangler is lifted and may require up to 8inch of . I would like a sway control hitch with bolt on brackets. Trailer dry tongue weight is 480lbs on a 4700lb trailer. Tongue weight may increase up to 150lbs if trailer is loaded. Can you suggest a combination of equipment to address these needs? Thank you.

asked by: Michael C

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For your trailer that will have a tongue weight of 480-630lbs I recommend the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution # FA94-00-0800. This hitch is capable of hauling trailers with tongue weights of 400-800lbs and maximum trailer weight of 8,000lbs. It has a bolt on brackets and built in sway control.

The hitch doesn't include the 2-5/16" Ball # 63840, so you will need to purchase that as well.

To give you the drop for your lifted Jeep you will need a Extended Drop Shank # FA92-02-4315. This Shank will give you up to 8" of drop.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

A weight distribution system does not increase a hitch's tongue weight capacity. Rather, it takes weight off of the tongue, helping loads stay stable and level. In other words, if you use a trailer without a weight distribution system with…

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Hitch Extenders, like the Curt Hitch Extension and Reducer for 2-1/2" Trailer Hitches - 24" to 34" Long item #C45048, you were looking at do two things when paired with a weight distribution system. First of all they…

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I have never heard of a weight distribution hitch twisting the rear crossmember on a Jeep Wrangler. If one were to twist the user was likely not using the correct weight hitch or overloading his Jeep. For your 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL Unlimited Sport I…

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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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Hey Donald, the best Blue Ox weight distribution would be the pat #BXW0550 as it has a perfect tongue weight range for your 450 lb tongue weight trailer.

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Most of the 2-5/16 inch hitch balls will use either a 1-inch diameter shank or 1-1/4 inch diameter shank. The nut size on a hitch ball with a 1-1/4 inch shank, like the Tow Ready 2-5/16 Inch Hitch Ball, part #19286, will use a 1-7/8 inch socket. A…

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Answer 7

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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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 9

Curt recommends the use of 250 ft/lbs of torque when tightening the nuts of their hitch balls with a 1 inch diameter shank like the part #C40034 that you referenced. The general rule is for a 3/4" shank tighten to 150 ft/lbs For a 1" shank…

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Answer 10

The Curt MV Weight Distribution System w/ Friction Sway Control - Round Bar - 10K GTW, 1K TW #C17062 is not available without the shank. For your raised truck, you can interchange companies for the shank head, however the companies may void your…

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