Replacement Spring Bars to Decrease Capacity of Fastway e2 Weight Distribution System

Updated 06/29/2020 | Published 10/27/2017

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Replacement Trunnion Spring Bars for Fastway e2 Weight Distribution Systems - Qty 2 - 800 lbs TW

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$295.81

Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control - Trunnion - 10,000 lbs GTW, 1,000 lbs TW

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Question:

I have the 10,000 Fastway hitch with square 1000 bars. My camper has a 505 unloaded hitch weight. A loaded may hit 600. It rides rough. Will your Replacement Trunnion Spring Bars for Fastway e2 Weight Distribution Systems - Qty 2 - 800 lbs TWinch be a better ride and fit? Thanks!

asked by: Larry M

Expert Reply:

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 distribution system will certainly create a rough and uncomfortable ride when towing the trailer.

To decrease the system's capacity to better align with your trailer weight, I do recommend switching the spring bars out with the Replacement Trunnion Spring Bars # FA92-01-0899. This will change the capacity range on your system to 400-800 pounds, which should work perfectly for the 600 pound tongue weight on your trailer.

This will include 2 spring bars with the bolts, lock washers and Nylock nuts already installed.

expert reply by: Chris R

Kenneth B.

6/24/2020

I have reviewed the trunnion bar replacement and somewhere i saw they were to be lubed with Equal i zer high perf lube. How do you do this lube and what is the lube part no. I was told to use no lube on E2 hitch. Thank you in this matter

Chris R.

6/29/2020

The spring bars themselves shouldn't be lubricated. Fastway just recommends applying some bearing grease like # L11354 to the actual contact points on the head as well as the hitch ball.