Should Spacer Washers be Added One at a Time With Fastway e2 Weight Distribution System

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Question- Help!....FA92-00-1000, tow vehicle 18 F150 has a stock rake to it, Front 36 3/8, Rear 38, After install, 6 spacer washers, ball 3/4 inch above hitch receiver, Front wheel dimension never changed, rear dropped 2, we noticed bars were not quite parallel with frame, so we moved it up 1 hole, now we sit at 1 1/2, The set up looks fine, level looking, What is our next step here? Adding spacer washers to reduce the 1 1/2, do we add one at a time, or is there formula that each spacer washer equals so much measurement? We are at stopping point, HELP PLEASE

asked by: Rick L

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You should add one spacer washer at a time with the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution System # FA92-00-1000 as there is not a specific formula regarding one washer equaling a certain measurement. The reason for this is that there are too many variables in regards to specific vehicles and trailers for one spacer washer to definitively equal a specific measurement.

Keep in mind that you should use a minimum of 5 washers and a maximum of 9 washers so you will need to experiment a bit to find the correct combination of L-bracket height and amount of washers. This can admittedly take some time but is important in order to maintain a safe system that has the proper amount of weight on each axle.

I have added a link to the manual for this system as well should you need access to it.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

It looks to me that you will want additional spacers to provide better weight distribution on your 2019 Ram 1500. The Fast Way e2 Weight-Distribution Hitch #FA94-00-1061 is capable of having up to 9 spacers to provide the correct pinion angle on the…

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I reached out to my rep at Fastway about the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution System item #FA94-00-1000 and he told me the spacer washers are 1" in diameter and they have a 1/2" hole.

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Answer 3

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The Replacement Bolts for Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution Head part #EQ90-02-9100 contains four 3/4" flat washers that go on the bolt that attaches the head to the shank (see photo (#17)). If you instead need the washer that controls the head…

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Answer 6

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Choosing a ball mount with the proper rise or drop is not an exact science. I typically recommend allowing for 1 to 2 inches for sag once the trailer is coupled. This figure can increase of decrease depending on the trailer tongue weight and the…

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You will need to use a cheater bar on the end of the wrench to get enough leverage to loosen the nut on the ball on ball mount #C45036. Chances are the crescent wrench has a wide and flat handle so you will likely need to go to a hardware store to…

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

Wheel torque specs vary based on stud diameter, wheel diameter and wheel material. The linked chart shows you commonly recommended torque specs for a range of studs and wheels. For 1/2-inch wheel studs and a 14-inch steel trailer wheel you will use a…

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Answer 12

A ST205/75R14 trailer tire is going to have a diameter of about 26.3" and a width of 8.1" when inflated. If we go up to a 15", the ST205/75R15 tires are about 27.3" in diameter and 8.1" wide. So, they have the same width, but…

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