Which Way Do Conical Washers Face When Installing Weight Distribution Head to Shank on # PS49903

Updated 06/08/2012 | Published 06/06/2012

Question:

Which way do the washers go on the top of the ball mount is the dish in to the hitch or out to the bolt ++ or +-+

asked by: Vince

Expert Reply:

If you are speaking of the conical washers used on the top bolt that holds the weight distribution head to the shank, as shown in the diagram I edited for you, the concave or dished portion of the washer will face inward toward the weight distribution head and away from the bolt head or nut, so that the washer will compress as its tightened.

expert reply by: Mike L