Parts Needed to Upgrade Equal-i-zer 1,200 lb Weight Distribution System to 1,400

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I have a Equalizer 1200 hitch. I am upgrading to a trailer with a dry weight tongue of 1200 lbs. Although I plan on hauling this with limited supplies and the tanks empty my guess is I will need a 1400 setup. My 1200 already has a 1400 lb rated 2 1/2 shank. Assuming the hitch is in good condition bolts what parts do I need? I have no idea where my left over spacers are.

asked by: John L

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To upgrade an Equal-i-zer system to 1,400 lb tongue weight spring bars you need a new head like with the Replacement Head for Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution Systems # EQ90-02-1400 as well as higher rated spring bars with the part # EQ90-01-1499 and you'd be set. Everything else you have now can be used again.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

I'm not sure how to find out the age of your setup, but when I passed your photos along to my contact at Equal-i-zer he said that all you need to do for the upgraded system is swap out your 12K head unit for the 14K #EQ90-02-1400. Since…

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Answer 2

I spoke my contact at Equal-i-zer and he told me that since it has 1 1/2" bars it is probably rated for 12,000 lbs. He said the way to tell for sure is to measure the bolt channel. If it measures 3/8" it is a 12,000 lb hitch, if it…

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Answer 3

You will definitely be able to install the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Class V XD - 2" #C15409 on your 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 yourself without the need for a professional. The reason for that is because no drilling is required to install the…

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When it comes to installing a trailer hitch on your 2014 Ram 3500 The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class V XD - 2 inch #15400 is confirmed to fit your 2014 Ram 3500. The Curt Hitch #C15409 is not confirmed to fit your vehicle. This hich…

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Answer 5

The crosstube of the Curt hitch part #C15409 does hang a bit lower but where the hitch opening is will be about the same as the Draw Tite #41929. Reason being the hitch opening attaches to the bottom of the tube on this hitch. So in reality the hitch…

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Answer 6

The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class V XD - 2" #C15409 is designed to fit below the factory hitch receiver on your 2008 Ram 3500 dually. The top of the Curt receiver will be 8-1/2 inches from the bottom of the frame where it…

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Answer 7

Yes, the Curt trailer hitch #C15409 will fit a 2007 Ram 2500 if it has the OEM trailer hitch. The Curt hitch will fit under the OEM hitch. I have included a link to a video showing a typical installation of this hitch and a link to the instructions…

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Answer 8

When it comes to square tubing, there is always going to be a degree of tolerance even with the most precision manufacturing. The tolerance of the Curt trailer hitch receivers such as the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C15409 is around .050"…

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Answer 9

I am sorry to hear about your recent accident! To replace the factory hitch I recommend taking a look at the Curt Class V Trailer Hitch #C15409 that will line right up to existing holes in the Ram's frame rails for a no-drill installation and is…

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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 11

You can re-use your shank, so long as it is rated for 1,400 lbs, but your 1,000 lb Equal-i-zer spring bars are not compatible with the 1,400 lb head unit, which is the Replacement Head for Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution Systems - 1,400 lbs TW…

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Answer 12

In order to upgrade an Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System from 10,000 lbs to 14,000 lbs you'll need the Replacement Head part #EQ90-02-1400 and Replacement Spring Bars part #EQ90-01-1499. The rest of the parts will all carry over.

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