Equal-i-zer EQ95-01-5950 Pole Tongue Adapter Wont Stay Tight

Updated 04/02/2021 | Published 03/29/2021

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Pole-Tongue Adapter for Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution Systems - 14,000 lbs GTW, 1,400 lbs TW

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$130.58

Loctite Blue Stick Threadlocker - Medium Strength - 1/4" to 3/4" Nut/Bolt - 0.32 Oz Stick

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Question:

I just set up my Equal-i-zer weight distribution hitch for my boat trailer. Its the 14,000lb model. I used your Equal-i-zer tongue adapter EQ95-01-5950 as part of my install. At the end of my test tow, the tongue adapter had moved forward on the trailer tongue about 1/2 an inch and was loose. I had tightened the tongue adapter to the correct torque specs when I installed the unit. It was clear the bolts holding the brackets to the tongue adapter had moved slightly in their tracks and allowed the brackets to loosen. Please advise.

asked by: David L

Helpful Expert Reply:

I spoke with my contact at Progress Manufacturing, the parent company of Equal-i-zer.

They advised that you should reposition the adapter back in the correct position, using a c-clamp to hold the adapter in place. Remove one bolt at a time, and apply blue Loctite such as part # LT37643 to the bolts, then retorque as outlined in the instructions. I was told that the bolts can loosen a bit the first time they're under stress but this this should fix the issue.

expert reply by: Mike L