Troubleshooting a Curt WDS That Binds When Turning
Updated 11/06/2024 | Published 11/05/2024
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Good morning, I have the curt 17063 weight distribution hitch set up on my F150 towing a Haulmark car trailer with 8 frame rails. When i put the bars on with the brackets on top frame rail the chains are almost touching frame rails. so when I turn a little the chains are hitting the 8 frame rails. Have you guys ever heard of this. Curt couldnt give me a answer. please let me know. Thank you Bruce
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Expert Reply:
Hey Bruce, I have not personally heard of that but I did go ahead and check out the instructions to see if anything like that was mentioned. What I think is happening is you have your chains adjusted up too high. Curt specifies that the Curt Round Bar Weight Distribution System w/ Friction Sway Control # C17063 should have a minimum of 5 links between the lift bracket and spring bar.
I recommend going through the adjustment instructions again and make sure that the height is correctly set.
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Bruce M.
11/5/2024
Bryce I’m on the last chain. If anything I might need to extend the chains. Thoughts