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Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 07-04-2016, 09:42 PM
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Posted By Ag&Au
I will use them to remove lug nuts, but not to...

I will use them to remove lug nuts, but not to tighten them. If I'm feeling lazy. I will start them with an impact driver, but finish with torque wrench.

Ken
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 02-23-2016, 10:18 PM
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Posted By Ag&Au
Dexter makes a lift kit to do just that. I would...

Dexter makes a lift kit to do just that. I would stick with theirs as it is intended for their axles.

Ken
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 02-23-2016, 10:12 PM
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Posted By Ag&Au
Well, one way to look at is: They are the...

Well, one way to look at is:

They are the perfect shape for skid bars and also very sturdy.

The worst I've encountered is a bit of paint off the bottom side of the WD bars.

Look for the...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 02-23-2016, 07:04 PM
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Posted By Ag&Au
Knowing what you're doing is more important. ...

Knowing what you're doing is more important. However, once you do, it's no more tedious. For me, its nice to know that, once I hitch it, I likely stand a better chance of being around to unhitch it...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 10-06-2015, 10:24 PM
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Posted By Ag&Au
I use this method, except I use a rolling floor...

I use this method, except I use a rolling floor jack. I believe its wider platform and base makes everything a bit more stable.

Ken
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 07-19-2015, 11:04 AM
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Posted By Ag&Au
I do not, nor will I, use a drill. However, I...

I do not, nor will I, use a drill. However, I think the proper thing to do is use a drill that will stall before reaching the breaking point of the pin.;)

It would seem to me to be a good idea if...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 07-14-2015, 11:16 AM
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Posted By Ag&Au
One thing to try is cranking down the weight...

One thing to try is cranking down the weight distribution jacks prior to backing up. On my setup at least, that frees the WD bars to swing enough to get out of the way.

Ken
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 07-12-2015, 07:28 PM
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Posted By Ag&Au
I have one the felt like it might be tightening...

I have one the felt like it might be tightening up. I'll try the things you mentioned it before I use it next. I have always tightened mine with The crank handle Airstream furnishes to lower the...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 07-11-2015, 09:51 AM
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Posted By Ag&Au
Reading Slow's post above (the section mentioning...

Reading Slow's post above (the section mentioning uneven lateral load, brought a question to my mind. Can the ProPride's WD jacks be used to adjust the lateral load? For instance, if the right hand...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 07-05-2015, 12:05 PM
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Posted By Ag&Au
I bet people keep touching the rust and...

I bet people keep touching the rust and contaminating it. :lol:

Ken
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 07-04-2015, 02:35 PM
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Posted By Ag&Au
I was once told by someone who should know that...

I was once told by someone who should know that the best rust preventative is an undisturbed light coat of rust. Honest!!

Ken
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 07-03-2015, 12:35 AM
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Posted By Ag&Au
I've been experimenting wit WD-40 white lithium...

I've been experimenting wit WD-40 white lithium spray. My initial impression is that it sticks around longer than any other speay lube I have used in the past.

Ken
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 06-25-2015, 01:03 PM
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Posted By Ag&Au
To change the subject:

Why does it look like there is a big crack in the metal in the middle of this picture?https://i.imgur.com/Azb5iKf.jpg

Ken
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 06-07-2015, 10:28 PM
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Posted By Ag&Au
I'm guessing that this is happening because the...

I'm guessing that this is happening because the street and your driveway are not on the same plane. That is a fairly drastic difference. My initial thought is that this much twist would not be a...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 11-07-2014, 10:18 AM
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Posted By Ag&Au
I can't tell from the picture, but perhaps, if...

I can't tell from the picture, but perhaps, if there is sufficient room under the top of the tank cover, the bar can just be threaded back up out of the way.

Ken
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 11-06-2014, 06:32 PM
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Posted By Ag&Au
Welcome to the part of this group, that spent way...

Welcome to the part of this group, that spent way more time trying to figure out what he was trying to say than one would think should be necessary.

I guess some of us are just slow. ;)

Ken
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 11-06-2014, 03:57 PM
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Posted By Ag&Au
Unless it's your post he is bashing mercilessly....

Unless it's your post he is bashing mercilessly. :rolleyes:

Ken
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 10-23-2014, 12:10 PM
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Posted By Ag&Au
I am assuming that you got the ProPride manual...

I am assuming that you got the ProPride manual and the dealer didn't keep it. I would recommend going through the installation instructions and comparing, step by step, the instructions vs what...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 10-19-2014, 10:14 AM
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Posted By Ag&Au
This is just a guess as I don't have any...

This is just a guess as I don't have any experience towing a lot of weight with a 1/2 ton pickup. However I think it may be that you need that much force to restore things to near level with the...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 10-15-2014, 08:51 AM
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Posted By Ag&Au
Thanks for trying. I get the picture, so to...

Thanks for trying. I get the picture, so to speak, from your explanation. ;)

Ken
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 10-13-2014, 11:14 AM
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Posted By Ag&Au
John, That's scarey. When convenient. please...

John,
That's scarey.
When convenient. please post a picture of the bent part of the hitch.
Thanks,

Ken
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 10-07-2014, 09:27 AM
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Posted By Ag&Au
I am glad to hear that, because that is the...

I am glad to hear that, because that is the system I arrived at on my own. Over time I have arrived at a system that consistently will result in a comfortable ride in the TV and apparently also in...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 10-05-2014, 05:50 PM
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Posted By Ag&Au
If you don't have that much, I would call Rock...

If you don't have that much, I would call Rock Tamers and talk with them. They're very nice people and may have dealt with this before.

Rock Tamers : Rock Tamers Systems...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 10-05-2014, 04:16 PM
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Posted By Ag&Au
31/32" perhaps a little less.

31/32" perhaps a little less.
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 10-05-2014, 03:28 PM
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Posted By Ag&Au
If that's a question, I would say No, they...

If that's a question, I would say No, they probably will work.
How easy it will be will depend on where the holes in the side of the hitch receiver are drilled. In my case with the ProPride pinned...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 10-05-2014, 09:50 AM
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Posted By Ag&Au
I used to get a bit of a scrape at times from the...

I used to get a bit of a scrape at times from the skid plates on the rear of the trailer and the safety chains would sometimes touch the ground when leaving the road and entering a parking lot. ...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 10-04-2014, 09:18 AM
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Posted By Ag&Au
First I wash the trailer including the hitch...

First I wash the trailer including the hitch which I spray prior to washing with SD-20 (https://www.spartanchemical.com/products/product/652000) Then I liberally grease the zerks and thoroughly wipe...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 10-03-2014, 11:05 PM
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Posted By Ag&Au
I always thoroughly wash and lube mine before...

I always thoroughly wash and lube mine before each trip, So far I have no chips that I think need touch up, but when I do I will spot retouch with DeRusto or similar Satin black.

Ken
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 10-03-2014, 11:22 AM
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Posted By Ag&Au
Please humor me, because this is probably obvious...

Please humor me, because this is probably obvious to most, but perhaps not all.

Situations arise where it is impossible to hitch straight on, and even at times not the same angle as you unhitched....
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 10-03-2014, 10:24 AM
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Posted By Ag&Au
OK I believe I misunderstood the original...

OK I believe I misunderstood the original statement and did not think about it long enough. I am still not sure I understand if you are doing something different

This is how I unhook.

Place the...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 10-02-2014, 12:54 PM
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Posted By Ag&Au
The logic and physics of that makes sense. I...

The logic and physics of that makes sense. I have never had a problem I think is due to cranking fully down. However I will experiment with your method to see if it works better.

Kern
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 09-24-2014, 08:28 PM
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Posted By Ag&Au
That is a good idea, but in my case I can see the...

That is a good idea, but in my case I can see the left is not too far behind. So I'll go with two shiny new ones. I also want to cut them a couple of inches longer this time. The old ones will be...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 09-24-2014, 10:36 AM
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Posted By Ag&Au
Thanks Gary, As a matter of fact, they included...

Thanks Gary,
As a matter of fact, they included all new nuts and bolts for free with the order. I also decided to spruce them up a bit with the stainless steel "Rock Tamer" plates this time. Rock...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 09-24-2014, 09:22 AM
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Posted By Ag&Au
That might explain something that I was curious...

That might explain something that I was curious about. After 5 years of mostly interstate freeway towing, the right flap is starting to deteriorate and tear way from the support on the outer edge....
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 09-23-2014, 07:44 PM
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Posted By Ag&Au
On my Dodge with the RT's, I have about 1/4"' to...

On my Dodge with the RT's, I have about 1/4"' to spare. Surprisingly the hole on the red stand is in exactly the same place as on my truck.

Ken
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 09-23-2014, 03:02 PM
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Views: 416,237
Posted By Ag&Au
ProrPride/Rock Tamers stand

This may seem a little pricey, but it sure is convenient.

https://www.rocktamers.com/mudflap/systems.asp

It is made to be a retail display stand, but works well for storage. I may decide it...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 09-01-2014, 10:02 AM
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Posted By Ag&Au
I would like to see a photo of your Rock Tamers...

I would like to see a photo of your Rock Tamers mounted on the vertical post. I just looked at ours and could see no way we could do that. When our ProPride is pinned into the truck receiver,...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 08-31-2014, 07:45 PM
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Posted By Ag&Au
From rear edge of the receiver on my 2003 Dodge...

From rear edge of the receiver on my 2003 Dodge to the center of the ball mount on the trailer is 19 1/2". Google says that's 49.53 cm. ;)

There could be a small error due to the fact it's not...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 08-31-2014, 09:29 AM
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Posted By Ag&Au
I would be happy to measure mine for you, if you...

I would be happy to measure mine for you, if you explain the highlighted word for me. Is that a typo for "truck" or is it another word I'm not familiar with? In either case, could you tell me in...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 08-06-2014, 02:29 PM
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Posted By Ag&Au
It looks fine, the trailer is level, the truck is...

It looks fine, the trailer is level, the truck is fairly level. It drives fine. I assume you have done everything in the set up correctly. You can take it to the scales if it makes you feel...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 07-23-2014, 11:05 PM
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Posted By Ag&Au
If I understand the problem correctly, I believe...

If I understand the problem correctly, I believe you could lift the WD jacks a bit and level the hitch.

Ken
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 07-16-2014, 09:32 AM
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Posted By Ag&Au
If you are talking about the trailer frame: ...

If you are talking about the trailer frame:
Since the WD jacks attach to the WD bars on the outside of the trailer frame, raising the bars with the jacks will cause some torsion force on the trailer...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 06-17-2014, 03:19 PM
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Posted By Ag&Au
The actual speed is not the factor. It is the...

The actual speed is not the factor. It is the negative acceleration that is causing the relative motion. The inertia of the trailer wants to keep it moving forward.

If you mess with the ProPride...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 06-17-2014, 10:09 AM
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Posted By Ag&Au
How would you avoid a bump in a braking situation...

How would you avoid a bump in a braking situation other than straight ahead? If you were turning at all it might happen unless the brakes on the trailer were so well tuned that they match or exceed...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 06-17-2014, 10:03 AM
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Posted By Ag&Au
After some thought, I am probably not using the...

After some thought, I am probably not using the right name for the part I am talking about. I am talking about the tail that is under the A frame.

Ken
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 06-17-2014, 09:19 AM
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Posted By Ag&Au
Measure from the center of the yoke's tail to the...

Measure from the center of the yoke's tail to the A Frame on each side. If its is centered, the distance will be the same. You should also insure he mounting brackets on the frame for the yoke tail...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 06-16-2014, 09:43 PM
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Posted By Ag&Au
Make sure that the ProPride yoke underneath the...

Make sure that the ProPride yoke underneath the trailer A frame is truly centered. If it is even a bit off center it will cause what you are describing.

Ken
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 04-18-2014, 08:55 AM
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Posted By Ag&Au
Good idea. I will remember to try that. AS I...

Good idea. I will remember to try that. AS I think about it, I'm embarrassed I never thought of it. :blush:


Ken
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 04-17-2014, 06:19 PM
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Posted By Ag&Au
I raise the WD jacks with the crank that was...

I raise the WD jacks with the crank that was furnished with the Airstream for lowering the stabilizers. Its crank design makes it very easy to count the turns. I start out with 42 full turns on the...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 04-16-2014, 10:34 AM
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Posted By Ag&Au
Thanks, I will double check the manual, because I...

Thanks, I will double check the manual, because I did not read mine that way. I read it as that was the minimum you needed to crank the jacks down.


When I unhitch, I lower the tongue jack until...
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