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Old 11-03-2014, 01:13 PM   #21
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I didnt check to see if the front actually was off from where it started. Just measured the back as it dropped so much. Prior to hooking up the trailer the measurements had the back up 1/2 inch higher then the front. i'll have to rehook up the trailer and see if the front actually changes much if at all or is it simply lowering the back.
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Old 11-03-2014, 02:34 PM   #22
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Again, read the Equalzer hitch owners manual (It's available online). The front wheel measurements are all there and they recommend the front distance to return to halfway between unloaded height and hooked up (without bars attached) height. The manufacturer's instructions do not reference rear height.
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Old 11-03-2014, 07:08 PM   #23
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Go back and re-read my post number 8. You are still not lined up correctly with your wdh. 3" squat is typically going to result in front end rise.
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Old 11-11-2014, 07:10 PM   #24
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My trailer (ST32RL) has a GVWR of 9798 and a tongue weigh of 998 lbs. but adding propane, battery, and items in the front storage area I’m pretty sure puts be well over 1000 lbs.
The hitch is rated at 12,000 lbs. with 1200 lbs. bars. That is plenty of hitch for the trailer, but due to the tongue weight is part of the problem not having a 14,000 lbs. hitch with a 1400lb bars?
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I have the Equalizer too and IMHO you need the 1400# spring bars. At 998# dry tongue weight, you get above 1100# with just battery(s) and propane tanks, then you have to add the additional weight of cargo in your front pass through. You are probably over 1200# actual tongue weight therefore the spring bars are not working properly. Especially if your guy said they are bending too much already (I think you mentioned that). An indication they are overloaded???

I did add airbags to my truck due to its soft coil suspension, but for many other reasons aside from towing our trailer. I do get some squat on the truck and may need to adjust my L brackets up one notch next spring (it's #1 on the list to check). With my trailer, I was right on the cusp of the 1000# vs. going up to the 1200# bars. I was convinced by a few folks that the 1000# would be plenty and so far it's done well but I wonder if the 1200# would make it ride and perform better. I do have to be VERY careful on how much air is in the bags because the system needs that pressure on the spring bars to create friction and control sway. When towing the trailer, I usually run a minimum amount of air in the bags.
Like others have said, download the manual on Equalizers website, or if still unsure, call them. They are nice folks and very willing to help with their products.
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Old 11-12-2014, 03:05 AM   #25
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Great thread to read. I guess I got lucky at my dealership when they set my hitch up. I needed the bags to prevent squat. My 2012 ram 1500 has soft springs in the rear. I've towed mice from NC to Fl with this set up with no issues except for filling my tank every 100 miles
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