Upgrading Fastway e2 Weight Distribution from 6,000 lbs to 8,000 lbs

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We are upgrading from a 6000# ez2 round bar to an 8000# system. Do we need to order only this piece?

asked by: Deborah A

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To upgrade your Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control # FA92-00-0600 rated for 6,000 lbs to the 8,000 lbs system you will simply need part # FA92-01-0899. If you were to order the part # FA92-02-0899 you would also need the Socket Mounts # FA92-02-0844 since the 8,000 lb bar are bigger than the 6,000 lb bars.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Hey Robert! Your current head will work with the higher rated bars since it is the same head for the 6,000 lb and 8,000 lb systems. Adding the #FA92-01-0899 will give you the higher rating so you can handle a trailer with more tongue weight. Did you…

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Answer 2

Hello Rich, thanks for reaching out. In this case, yes you can. Both the 600 lb Fastway e2 hitch and the 800 lb version use the same head unit part #FA92-02-1255, so the bars are interchangeable. To upgrade to the 800 lb bars you will need the…

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Hi Susan, You can just swap out the spring bars with the Replacement Trunnion Spring Bars for Fastway e2 Weight Distribution Systems #FA92-01-0899 (8,000/800) or #FA92-01-1099 (10,000/1,000) or #FA92-01-1299 (12,000/1,200) if you switch to a heavier…

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Yes, you can upgrade your Fastway e2 Weight Distribution with 600 lb spring bars to either 800 lb bars or 1,000 lb bars. The right replacement will depend on if you have the Round Bar Fastway e2 #FA94-00-0600 or Trunnion Bar Fastway e2 #FA92-00-0600.…

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Answer 5

Yes, the same head unit, part #FA92-02-1255, is used for your current 6K Fastway e2 Weight Distribution #FA92-00-0600 and the 8K version #FA92-00-0800. All you need to do is swap out your current trunnion bars with the Replacement Trunnion Bars…

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Answer 6

If your trailer has a maximum loaded tongue weight that is topping out at around 600 pounds, then your Fastway e2 Weight Distribution System #FA92-00-1000 is indeed a bit over-rated with its 1,000 pound tongue weight capacity. An over-rated weight…

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Answer 7

Yes, your 2013 Jayco Swift 264BH travel trailer should have had the Fastway e2 rated for 8,000lbs #FA92-00-0800 since the dry tongue weight is already 500lbs. The 6,000lb #FA92-00-0600 would have been quickly overloaded since it is only for trailer…

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Answer 8

A 1/16th inch difference is not going to be a problem. That is actually probably better than a lot of people can accomplish when adjusting a weight distribution system. Just keep in mind that when using weight distribution you also have to factor in…

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Answer 9

There is; overrated spring bars for a weight distribution hitch like your Fastway e2 will not only give you a much stiffer ride, the trailer will be prone to bouncing so it will be less controllable and comfortable as you tow. So for a trailer with a…

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The Fastway e2 Weight Distribution System part #FA92-00-0600 that you referenced is likely the best weight distribution system for your needs. It has a tongue weight range of 250 lbs - 600 lbs which is likely where your towing setup falls. In order…

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Answer 11

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 12

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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