Missing parts on my WD system
New to me 1997 22 ft Hi-Lo.
It has the WD parts on the tongue and I have the trunnion bars, but no receiver (vehicle side) or tool. This one has the "T" shape trunnion bars and flat curve on the other end. see pics. I'm wondering if anyone else has this model with hopefully the exact WD parts that are on mine. I need to source the parts I need, although it does not seem I really have to have it on my 2500. I think these pics are what would work, but Ive never done this… thanks https://www.hilotrailerforum.com/memb...d-hitch-ad.png https://www.hilotrailerforum.com/memb...ion-bar-ad.png |
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I found a used complete system on craigslist. It uses the similar bars, and is interchangeable with what is on the trailer, I will try it out soon.
It is missing the little safety retainer clip on one side. Wonder if this is a big issue, seems like it is secure in the cups. thanks |
Keep in mind that the trunnion bars come in different tongue weight tensions.
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What's the worse that can happen? Will the spring just be too strong and give a harsh ride? |
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I'm going to restate differently what Ruben said, "Lengthening the chain will be the same as not having a WDH". If you lengthen the chain, you return more tongue weight to the rear axle. The whole purpose of the WDH is to shift about half of the tongue weight to the front axle of your tow vehicle. Ideally, you want to add an equal amount of weight to each of the axles.
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Thanks, I will go with it.
Chain length is directly proportionate to spring tension. Lengthening the chain would reduce the spring tension, but not to zero unless you just had the chain drooped over it. Shorter and more tension (not to mention being too short and binding) I dont know, maybe one link more and it droops…. That was not my plan either. |
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