Sway Control and Weight Distribution with Sway Control for 2008 Jeep Liberty and 3,500 Pound Trailer

Updated 01/25/2016 | Published 01/24/2016

Question:

I TOWING A 3500 LBS TRAILER AND WOULD LIKE TO REDUCE THE EFFECTS OF PASSING SEMI TRUST ON RIDE ST I I IT. Im also considering the pro series page weight destribing hitch. The build sheet identifies GET 5600#, command track I I part time 4th drive,front suspension damper damper parts module,four wheel drive 4Wd/4th, front suspension parts module, 3.7 London engine, 3.73 rear axle, and Goodyear P235/7TH ALL Terrain tires. I THE jeep has 63,000 miles.

asked by: Ron B

Expert Reply:

In order to reduce trailer sway when towing with your 2008 Jeep Liberty I recommend using either a sway control system by itself or a weight distribution system with sway control. If you just want to use sway control only I recommend Reese # 83660 and sway control bracket # RP26003 for a 2 inch hitch or # RP26005 for a Class II 1-1/4 inch hitch. I have linked a video showing an example installation for you.

If you want to go with weight distribution with sway control I recommend # PS49901. It is rated for up to 550 pounds tongue weight and comes with the sway control bar. I have linked a video of this system as well.

expert reply by: Michael H