Are Trailer Friction Sway Control Units Noisy

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About my new sway bar I just installed on a small TT. Is it suppose to make a loud grinding noise when turning right or left? I’m assuming it does but not sure if I tightened the bolt too much.

asked by: J H

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Friction sway control is pretty noisy so the sound you are hearing with a system like the Curt # 17200 that you referenced is pretty normal. You might experiment with different adjustments of it to see if there's a sweet spot that's not too loud but is still effective but you won't be able to escape some noise.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Yes, you can use sway control #17200 with Curt weight distribution hitch. But if the trailer gross weight is between 6,000 lbs and 10,000 lbs, you will need two sway-control units, one on either side of the trailer. You will also want to use two…

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Answer 2

I spoke to my contact at Curt and he informed me that there really isn't a factory preset tension that the #17200 will have. But in your case for a great starting point you will want to loosen the tension bolt till it no longer makes contact with…

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Answer 3

If you are backing up in a straight line or with only slight turns then you can back up when using friction sway control such as #17200. But on unlevel terrain or if you have to make tighter turns while backing up (which at some point you will) then…

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Answer 4

The best way to make sure you have the proper tension on a friction sway control bar is to just do some testing of your own. The reason for this is because the amount of tension needed will vary from trailer to trailer. The owner's manual for the…

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Answer 5

I spoke with my contact at Curt Manufacturing, and was told that the spacer plate of the Curt sway control #17200 is typically used if you are planning on bolting the ball to the trailer frame (instead of using the self-tapping screws). The ball…

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Answer 6

I went ahead and confirmed with my contact at Curt that the spring bars on the Curt TruTrack 2P Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - 7-Hole Shank #C69JR are 35" from end to end. I went ahead and attached a diagram of this measurement for…

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Answer 7

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 8

For sag from towing a trailer the best recommendation I can make is actually a weight distribution system. Suspension enhancement will help level your truck while towing. But the advantage to a weight distribution system is that it levels the vehicle…

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Answer 9

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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Answer 10

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 11

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 12

Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors which we…

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