Is it Normal for Pintle Hook Towing Setup to Make Noise When Starting/Stopping
Updated 08/26/2019 | Published 08/25/2019
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Question:
I was wondering is my ring to large for my pintle hitch. I bought the BW tow pintle set up with the 2 5/8 ball and have a 3 inch ring. seems to have a lot of banging when stop and go. Do I have the wrong set up ? Im towing my skid steer weighs in around 10,000 lbs
asked by: Pat D
Expert Reply:
The standard size for Lunette rings is 3 inch like what you have. While I am not totally certain what hook you have it's likely you did buy the correct size. Due to the looser connections of Pintle/Lunette setups some noise is to be expected. Especially if the hook is the style with a hitch ball too as the hook doesn't end up as smooth.
The quietest setups are ones like the part # C48231 which have a smoother hook.
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Convert-A-Ball Pintle Hook Combo with 3 Stainless Steel Balls - Bolt On - 25,000 lbs
- Pintle Hitch
- Pintle Hook - Ball Combo
- Adjustable Height
- 25000 lbs GTW
- Bumper Mount
- Plate Mount
- 1-7/8 Inch Ball
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- 2-5/16 Inch Ball
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