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11-05-2003, 09:17 AM

I have an Equalizer. When I got the hitch I went and got the proper size ball (shank). I had the shop I got the ball from put it on. They used a big deep socket and breaker bar. Yanked on it with all thier might and it hasn't loosened since, in almost 2 years and probably 8,000 miles of towing. Daily seems excessive to me, but it may be a case of CYA for the company. Use your best judgement.

I do keep a torque wrench for the wheel lugs and for the two nuts for the sway/spring bars on the Equalizer (one on each side on top). They have to be kept at 45 ft/lbs and I have had them loosen up with use. My torque wrench is 1/2" drive, Craftsman and goes up to 150 ft/lb.

I have been very pleased with the Equalizer. If you have any questions about it feel free to ask.

Camperboy

11-05-2003, 09:17 AM	#4
camperboy Guest Posts: n/a	Re:Torque wrench use on hitch ball I have an Equalizer. When I got the hitch I went and got the proper size ball (shank). I had the shop I got the ball from put it on. They used a big deep socket and breaker bar. Yanked on it with all thier might and it hasn't loosened since, in almost 2 years and probably 8,000 miles of towing. Daily seems excessive to me, but it may be a case of CYA for the company. Use your best judgement. I do keep a torque wrench for the wheel lugs and for the two nuts for the sway/spring bars on the Equalizer (one on each side on top). They have to be kept at 45 ft/lbs and I have had them loosen up with use. My torque wrench is 1/2" drive, Craftsman and goes up to 150 ft/lb. I have been very pleased with the Equalizer. If you have any questions about it feel free to ask. Camperboy