How to Use Wheel Well to Ground Dimensions to Adjust Equalizer Spring Bar Tension

Published 08/18/2016

Question:

My measurements on the front end and on the rear end are both lower with the trailer attached. How do I need to make adjustments?

asked by: Doug C

Expert Reply:

The goal with an Equalizer weight distribution system is to get the distance from the ground to the wheel well half way back to the unloaded height when compared to the height of the vehicle with trailer connected.

So if the distance was 30 inches unloaded and then 28 inches loaded the target is 29 inches.

If the hitch is transferring too little or too much weight you must make adjustments to the hitch setup. For changes during the initial setup we recommend adding or removing spacer washers first to try and keep the spring arms parallel with the trailer frame. In our experience, this can help reduce the amount of noise the hitch makes during slow, tight turns. It also gives you more adjustment options if needed later.

Once the maximum (8) or minimum (4) number of spacer washers has been reached, further adjustments can be made by raising or lowering the Lbrackets. Minor adjustments later for changes in loading can usually be done by moving only the L-brackets.

expert reply by: Jameson C