Replacement Lift Brackets with Handle for Reese Weight Distribution Systems

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• Replacement Lift Brackets for Reese 54970 Weight Distribution System
  To replace the trailer frame lift brackets for your Reese Weight Distribution System that uses the # RP54970 adjustable shank I recommend the Lift Bracket Kit # RP6637. This replaces both brackets that simply snap up onto the trailer's frame. The bolts, safety clips, and lift handle are also included. I have attached a short video review that you can check out as well.
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• Replacement Parts and Sway Control for Reese Weight Distribution System
  When you say your Airstream trailer has a GVWR of 8,500, I assume you mean GTW or gross trailer weight. Typically a trailer's tongue weight is about 10 to 15 percent of the GTW. Based on your trailer's GTW, your tongue weight should be around 850 lbs. If so, the trunnion bars you have (rated for a tongue weight of 600 lbs. - 1,200 lbs.) will work for you. There is no kit containing all the parts you need, however you can purchase them separately. You will need the lift brackets with handle...
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• Availability of Bolt On Chain Hangers for an EAZ-lift Weight Distribution System
  From what I could find online it looks like the clamps you are talking about for your EAZ-lift Weight Distribution (WD) system are similar to the Reese Lift Brackets # RP6637. For this application we do have the bolt on Chain Hangers # RP58305 for when there are clearance issues on the top of the trailer frame. For your C-channel frame I recommend using the clamp on chain hangers like part # RP58306 and putting a piece of wood in the C-channel to give the bracket some extra support. Please...
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• Are Reese Weight Distribution Snap Up Brackets RP21501 and RP6637 the Same
  We offer the part # RP21501 that you mentioned which is basically just as single bracket that comes with the # RP6637. In other words the part # RP6637 is just two of the brackets part # RP21501.
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• Installation Instructions for the Reese Weight Distribution System Tip Up Brackets # RP6637
  The Reese Weight Distribution System Tip Up Brackets, item # RP6637, are designed so that they can be installed with just the bolts wedged against the trailer frame, or they can be bolted to the frame. Most people opt to just tighten the frame bolts and leave it at that, so that they do not have to drill into the trailer frame. I have linked a set of installation instructions for you to review, on page 3 you will find the instructions for installing the tip up brackets.
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• Replacement Frame Bracket Recommendation for Reese V5 Weight Distribution System
  The replacement lift brackets part # RP6637 that you referenced should work well for you. These also come with the handle to make snapping up the bracket easier, set screws and safety pins to lock the brackets in the raised position.
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• Will Reese Lift Brackets # RP6637 work on a Trailer with 788 lbs of Tongue Weight
  The Replacement Lift Brackets, # RP6637, will fit on trailer frames that are 3 inches tall or greater and up to 2-1/2 inches wide along the top. As long as your trailer has a frame with those measurements you would be fine to use these hangers on your trailer with 8,600 lbs total weight and 788 lbs of tongue weight. You will want to use a weight distribution system with spring bars that encompass the tongue weight of your trailer when it is loaded. Tongue weight also includes the weight...
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• Replacement Weight Distribution Lift Brackets and Friction Sway Control Ball Plate Assembly
  It sounds like you are looking for frame brackets, # RP6637, which is what the chains hang from on the trailer frame. And it also sounds like you need a replacement ball plate assembly, # RP58062, which mounts to the side of the trailer frame.
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• Fit and Compatibility of Weight Distribution System Chain Lift Brackets
  There are different brackets, like the Replacement Heavy Duty Snap-Up Bracket for Reese Weight Distribution Systems # 58392 which will fit tongue weight capacities up to 800 lbs. This is the same bracket that comes with the # RP6637. The # RP21501 is for TW capacities up to 600 lbs. I believe the hooks are the same size, so the chains may not be correct on your system. If this is the case, I recommend the Reese Replacement Weight Distribution Chain Kit # 3216.
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• Problem Lifting Snap-Up Brackets on Weight Distribution System
  As a first step, I would recommend reviewing the set-up instructions included with your system. Typically, there should not be so much pressure on the spring bars that its difficult to snap the brackets upward. How are the spring bars situated once the brackets are snapped up in place? The spring bars should be angled back and downward from the weight distribution head, or at least parallel with the trailer frame, but certainly not pointing upward. If your system is set up according...
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• Replacement Lift Brackets for Pro Series Weight Distribution System 49903
  We do have replacement lift brackets that will work perfectly with your Pro Series Weight Distribution System w Friction Sway Control 49903, though not ones that are weld on. Instead, the correct replacements are the Replacement Lift Brackets with Handle # RP6637.
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• What Size Trailer Frame Will the Replacement Weight Distribution Chain Hangers Fit On
  The Replacement Lift Brackets, # RP6637, will fit on trailer frames that are 3 inches tall or greater and up to 2-1/2 inches wide along the top. I added a photo of the brackets on a 2 inch by 3 inch trailer frame for you to see. The lift brackets mounting bolt is also long enough to accommodate a C channel style frame. These brackets will require 5-1/2 inches of space along the length of your 4 inch trailer frame for installation. This means that you will need 5-1/2 inches along the...
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• Recommended Weight Distribution Chain Hangers For Trailer With Angle-Iron Frame
  I can not see a way you could install the Replacement Lift Brackets, part # RP6637 on your trailer other than welding as you mentioned. I recommend using the Reese Chain Hangers, part # RP58305. These bolt on to the frame and do not rely on trailer frames like the # RP6637 hangers.
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• Replacement Snap Up Bracket Recommendation for Reese Weight Distribution System
  Sounds like you have a standard Reese weight distribution system based on the part number for the shank that you mentioned. So for frame chain hangers we have the # RP6637 which comes with a set of hangers for both sides of the trailer plus a lift handle.
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• Will Lift Bracket RP6637 and Chains 3216 Fit on Pro Series RB3 Weight Distribution System
  Yes, the lift brackets part # RP6637 and the chain part # 3216 would work with the Pro Series RB3 weight distribution part # PS49582 that you have.
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• Quantity of Replacement Lift Brackets # RP6637
  The Replacement Lift Brackets # RP6637 includes two frame brackets. Since you need two all you need to do is order a quantity of 1 and you'll get the pair.
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• Weight Capacity of Reese Weight Distribution System for Class V Hitch
  Weight distributions don't typically have the same weight capacity classifications as other towing products. But if you are looking for a weight distribution system for a Class V hitch with a 2-1/2 inch opening we have great options from Reese. For example, we have the Reese part # RP66006 which has a tongue weight range of 1,000 to 1,700 lb and and overall trailer weight rating of 17,000 lbs. You'd need a shank with this though. For that we have the part # RP54977 which would work...
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• Replacement Lift Brackets for a Weight Distribution System
  It sounds like you are looking for a set of lift brackets for a weight distribution system. Although it would be helpful if I knew which system you currently have, lift brackets are fairy universal therefore you would more than likely be able to use either part # RP6637 or part # RP58305. The part ending in "37" are clamp-on style brackets that will fit trailer frames up to 2-1/2" wide. The part ending in "05" are bolt-on style brackets that will be needed if your frame rail is wider...
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• Replacement Trailer Bracket for Reese Sway Bars 22210
  The Replacement Head for Reese Weight Distribution System - Trunnion Bar # RP58167 is confirmed to go with your sway bars. There are two possible sway bar styles and that will impact the brackets needed. If you have the tapered bars that are straight at the end then you can use the # RP6637 for chain use with Reese Replacement Chain Kit # 55630 but the SC system brackets are no longer available. If you have the bars with the curve like # RP66009 then you will use brackets # RP6637...
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• Difference Between Weight Distribution Chain Lift Brackets # 586392 and # RP21501
  Because your trailer is fairly heavy, I would recommend you go with 2 of the # 58392 lift brackets. The 58392 has extra gusseting welded to it for reinforcement, and would be better suited to a heavier trailer like yours, because the spring bars will be under greater tension than they would be for a lighter trailer. Part # RP6637 is a kit that includes two of the # RP21501 brackets and the lift handle. If you look at the photo I have edited for you, you can see the difference...
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• Replacement Lift Bracket for Reese Strait-Line Weight Distribution System
  The Replacement Lift Brackets with Handle for Reese Weight Distribution Systems # RP6637 is what you want for your Reese Strait-Line dual cam # RP66084. This is the proper replacement for the tongue weight you are referring to. If you just want the single replacement # RP21501 which is rated for 600 lbs is what comes with the unit, so the # 58392 is a stronger bracket rated for 800 lb tongue weight. The head, cam arms, and brackets share the weight, so rest assured these are the proper...
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• Determining Old Weight Distribution System Manufacturer and Replacement Part Options
  It does look like an old style Reese system. We have seen a few of these and they are similar to the newer version # RP66084. The part pictured has been replaced with the newer dual cam system yet they function in a very similar way. They no longer make that system, so I recommend upgrading to the newer system if you need replacement parts as those parts are no longer available. I've attached an article on weight distribution systems to further assist if you want information on...
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• List of Replacement Parts for # RP66083 Dual Cam Sway Control System
  The individual parts that make up the # RP66083 are as follows: Weight Distribution Head for Trunnion Bars, part # RP58167 800 lb Capacity Trunnion Bar, part # RP22225 (sold individually) Weight Distribution Shank, part # RP54970 Dual Cam Sway Control, part # RP26002 Chain Kit, part # 3216 Chain Hanger Bracket, part # RP6637 Due to the fact that the weight distribution head unit, the shank and the trunnion heads of the spring bars are cast, I would recommend replacing those regardless...
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• Weight Distribution System Recommendation for 6,000 lb Trailer
  The best way to pick out a weight distribution system is to base it off of the loaded tongue weight of the setup when it is loaded and ready to tow. This figure also includes the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. I attached a help article on determining tongue weight for you to check out as well. You will want the loaded tongue weight of your setup to fall right in the middle of the tongue weight range of the system you use. If your trailer weighs in at 6,000...
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• Reese Weight Distribution Snap up Bracket Recommendation
  If you chose to drill into the frame of your trailer to install the # 58392 there are two holes that the bracket has for that purpose. A better deal would be to order the part # RP6637 that is these brackets sold in a pair, plus an additional lift bar. For extra safety pins you would want Reese Replacement Clips for Weight Distribution Uplift Brackets, part # 58029.
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• Replacement Parts for Reese Weight Distribution System with Dual Cam Sway Control
  The replacement cam arms are sold in a pair # RP26002 or just the replacement arm # RP58435. Due to the inheritance of your setup you may have a set of gold colored cam arms instead of silver. If this is the case you would want to replace both arms because there was a design change and I cannot recommend you use an old version cam arm with a new one. Alternatively, if your setup is currently silver you can just replace the one arm with either of the above listed products. The...
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• Recommended Weight Distribution System for 6K and 7K Trailers Towed by GMC Denali
  Weight distribution (WD) systems need to be tuned to the actual fully-loaded trailer tongue weight (TW) in order to work properly. 6K and 7K trailers could have similar tongue weights, which would allow one system to work with both, apart from the need to swap out hitch balls. You'll want to check the actual trailer TWs and add to that the weight of anything that sits behind the Denali's rear axle, since that too acts like trailer TW. Typically a properly loaded trailer's TW will be...
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• Capacity and Availability of Replacement Snap Up Brackets and Chains for Weight Distribution Systems
  The chains in the Reese Strait-Line Hitch with Shank 1,200 lbs. TW / 12,000 lbs. GTW, item # RP66084, are designed to be used with weight distribution systems up to 12,000 pounds gross trailer weight and 1,200 pounds tongue weight. These chains can be purchased separately in the Replacement Weight Distribution Chain Kit, item # 3216. The snap up brackets can also be purchased separately in the Replacement Weight Distribution Hook-Up Brackets kit (2) with Lift Bar, item # RP6637,...
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• Replacement Lift Bar for 1990 Draw-Tite Weight Distribution Hitch
  One option is to replace your lift brackets with part # RP6637; this will allow you to use your present lift bar. Your Draw-Tite chains will still work with these new lift brackets. You might also take a look at the Curt lift bar # C17112. This has an outer diameter of 1 inch (see image). If the holes on your current brackets have a similar diameter then this bar will work for you.
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• Replacement Lift Brackets for a Husky Weight Distribution System
  You can use a set of lift brackets such as # RP6637. The various lift brackets from different manufacturers are not all the same in appearance but they do all serve the same function.
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