Can 800 lb E2 Weight Distribution System be Upgraded to 1,000 lb Tongue Weight System

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Presently I have a E2 trunnion wdh with 800 hitch weight with 8000 pound bars. I need to upgrade to 1000 hitch weight with 10,000 pound bars, can I just buy the bars or do I have to buy the head also?

asked by: Tinnerman G

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To swap out the 800 lb tongue weight spring bars of your E2 system to 1,000 lb spring bars you would want the part # FA92-01-1099.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The Fastway e2 weight distribution (WD) 8,000 lb and 10,000 lb systems do use the same head units so you can easily use the 1,000 lb Trunnion Bars #FA92-01-1099 or 2 of the Rounds Bar #FA94-02-1099 with your current setup depending on which you have.…

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Answer 2

Unlike the 3/4 and 1-ton Ram trucks the 1500 does not have a separate towing capacity for 5th wheel or gooseneck towing. Based on your truck, 2016 Ram 1500 Quad Cab 4x4 with 6 foot, 4 inch bed, 5.7 liter motor, and 3.21 rear end, and with standard…

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Answer 3

You will definitely want to go with the 1,000 lb. bars #FA92-01-1099 rather than the 800 lb. bars #FA92-01-0899. It is better to go with a system that can support you while you are at your heaviest, and deal with what could be a slightly more stiff…

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Answer 4

The head that is used on your current system #FA92-00-0800, is the same head on the beefier Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control #FA92-00-1200, so you shouldn't have to upgrade the head. For the 12,000lb bars, you can use the…

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Answer 5

Yes, you'd want to replace the spring bars on the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution System part #FA92-00-1200 with the Replacement Trunnion Spring Bars for Fastway e2 Weight Distribution Systems part #FA92-01-1099. These spring bars would be better…

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Answer 6

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 7

The 5.30-12 tires, being wider, are going to make more contact with the road. This means that the noise, and heat build up will be higher than a 4.80-12 tire but the rolling resistance will actually be less because the tire is larger diameter. The…

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Answer 8

The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like…

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Answer 9

Since both a ST145/R12 size tire, like the Kenda Karrier S-Trail #AM10130, and a 5.30-12 size tire, like the Kenda K353 #AM10068, fit a 12 inch wheel, a ST145/R12 size tire can replace a 5.30-12 size tire. Keep in mind that these tires do have…

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Answer 10

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 11

Load range B trailer tires are going to have a lower capacity than C load range tires. Basically that, psi rating, and the ply rating are the only differences. A higher load range tire would last a little longer than lower load ranges of the same…

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Answer 12

The two sizes you mentioned are pretty similar and fit many of the same 15 inch wheels. The 205/75-15 fits rim widths of 5 inch to 6-1/2 inch whereas the 225/75-15 fits widths that are 5 inch to 6 inch. The 205 is 27.1 inches tall and the 225 is 28.4…

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