Weight Distribution Head Pulls Away From Shank When Setting Up Equal-i-zer 12K System

Updated 09/10/2019 | Published 09/08/2019

Question:

I torque the bolts down, but the shank head keeps pulling back from the shank. When i look it seems that the flat washer and lock washer are out of thread. But why is this pulling away?

asked by: Tommy J

Helpful Expert Reply:

I contacted Equal-i-zer and the most common reason that the weight distribution head from the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution systems like part # EQ37120ET would pull away from the shank is the angle set bolt on the bottom of the head is too tight when you torque the bolts. If it is too tight when you try to torque the bolts the head will pull away from the shank. You want to angle set bolt to be barely snug before you torque the bolts. The angle set bolt needs to be last bolt that is tightened when you set up the system. The number 19 bolt on the diagram I have attached is the angle set bolt.

You also want to make sure you are using the proper amount of spacers for your setup. I have also attached a help video for your reference.

expert reply by: Heather A