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Reese Replacement Chain Kit for Uplift Bracket for Weight Distribution

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Replacement chain kit for Reese Heavy Duty Round Bar and High Performance Trunnion Weight Distribution
  • Kit includes everything necessary to hook up the spring bar to the uplift bracket
    • (1) U-bolt (3/8" that attaches to the spring bar)
    • (1) Chain Kit (9 links)
    • (2) Lock Nuts (3/8" - 16 for ubolt)
    • (2) Flat Washers (3/8" for ubolt)
  • Need two kits to replace both sides


55630 Reese Replacement Chain Kit for Uplift Bracket for Weight Distribution

Item # 55630




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Hi everybody, Andy here with etrailer.com and today we're gonna take a real quick look at this Reese Replacement Chain Kit for uplift bracket for your weight distribution. Now, this is going to replace the chain kit for your Reese heavy duty round bar and high performance trunnion weight distribution. And this kit includes everything that you see here on the table before me. This is going to be everything that you need to hook up your spring bar to the uplift bracket. So, first you're gonna get this nine link chain and let me bring my ruler out here real quick and line this up just to confirm the measurement with you. So, measuring end-to-end, as you can see we are sitting at 12 and three quarters inches long on this.

So again, one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine link. And then, you are also going to receive this 3/8ths of an inch by 16 U bolt that attaches to your spring bar and then two 3/8ths of an inch flat washers, and then two 3/8ths of an inch by 16 grade two lock nuts. And as you know now know you need two of these kits to replace both sides. So, this kit is the direct replacement from Reese. So, what that means for you is this is going to be able to fit right in place of the original.

You're not gonna have to worry about compatibility issues, fitment issues or anything like that. So, if you are needing to replace the chain kit for your Reese heavy duty round bar and high performance trunnion weight distribution, this is going to be exactly what you need. Well, that's gonna conclude our brief look today. I do hope that it was helpful for you. Again, my name is Andy.

Thank you for joining me.

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Reese Replacement Chain Kit for Uplift Bracket for Weight Distribution - 55630

Average Customer Rating:  4.9 out of 5 stars   (44 Customer Reviews)


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It's a chain with a u-bolt, washers and nuts. Not much to go wrong here.
Chain still working just fine supporting 1400lb WD bars using simple flip-up brackets.

More importantly, it saved me the hassle of waiting for someone at the local [...] store to cut a chain to length and sorting through the messy nightmare of tiny loose nuts and bolts, also known as the small parts bin.



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Packed securely and arrived a day earlier than expected. That's always nice!



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I recently had my travel trailer in a national repair center for a fresh water pump issue. While there my Reese Dual-Cam system was removed by one or more unknown people. They unbolted and removed everything. The center replaced my system but the chain that was eventually bought did not look right. I ordered a set from e-trailer. They arrived promptly and will be installed on my trailer in the morning. Great web site, great service. I just hope I don't have to go through this mess again!



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Awesome service, and my order came in earlier than they



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I need ONE weight distribution bar and etrailer sells them separately while no one else would. Shipped as promised, Free! They did everything they said they would and I would buy from them again and again! They exceeded my expectations by a mile!



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Easy order on line process. Fast delive ry.

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Chuck N.

10/31/2023

Excellent. It was a replacement for the original chains that got rusty. They functioned exactly like the originals.



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Needed new chains for my Reese weight distribution bars. I was given the two bars but they were lacking the chains.

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Jim H.

7/17/2015

Fine, no issues.



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I actually purchased a weight distribution hitch and UPS destroyed the box and lost the chains and u-bolts. I called etrailer and they sent a replacement right away and I got them in time for my next camping trip. The hitch works great and the customer service was excellent.



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The products were exactly what I wanted and of the best quality available. I cant say enough about the customer service folks at etrailer.com, there was a question about my difference in shipping and billing address' and they called me (on a Sun.) to make sure it was straight and got my order right out. Grade A+



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I placed my order late on 03-04-13. I live on the eastern shore of Md and received the items (with no extra shipping charges) on 03-11-13. I am pleased with the items I received and the amount of time it took to receive them from the time they were ordered.



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Chains arrived quickly, and are holding up great after a year!



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Wow customer service with Maddie was excellent,I wasn't sure about My replacement she helped me get the correct replacement part now I'm ready for the road had new part within 24hrs price was great, customer service excellent!!!!



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The product was exactly what I ordered. Was very nervous about receiving the product in a timely manner as I needed to move the camper right away. All three Representatives that I had dealt with at etrailer went above and beyond to make sure everything went smooth for me. I would definitely use etrailer again in the future for my camper needs. Thank you Madison, Chelsea, Reesa.



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Thought new trunion bars should have included the chains.



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Exact replacement for trunion spring I lost on the road. I couldn't believe how quick and easy it was. Thanks.



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Quality Parts. Don't be misled and think you can buy the same U-bolt at a home center. These U bolts have the same strength as the chain. Don't trust your expensive cargo to cheap parts. In this case you get what you pay for...



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Third time ordering items from etrailer. Very fast, efficient service. Items shipped within two hours of ordering. Can't beat that.



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Great product, excellent service and fast shipping. As always a pleasure to do business with.



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My order was received just as expected. The resource of etrailer combined with their customer service is always top notch.



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My Order Was Delivered Today I Want To Thank You For A Quick Delivery It ONLY 3 Days.The Packaging Was Very Good And All My Items Were IInside And Safe Thanks



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This is my second order from eTrailer. I couldn't be more pleased. the order went through easily and was shipped within one full business day. Thank you.



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Excellent product, fits good. Order was placed and received five days later.
Good job Etrailer.



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great quality



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great quality



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Arrived in first shipment was correct.


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