load levelers

We experienced the same issue.

At this point in time my solution was to place the tow coupling on top of the A frame plate, (was previously bolted to the underside). And the spare thread on the tow pin section I packed with a spacer washer till there was nil thread to spare.

I now have clearance for the load levelling bars to travel under the A frame, just.

I no longer put extra pressure on the load levelling bars. They are put in place with hand pressure only.

We travelled for a while without the load levelling bars till I came up with the above solution. The ride with the load levelling bars back on, feels more comfortable and definitely safer.

It would be nice to hear of other thoughts / ideas for a solution.

Good luck.
Steve

Hi Basil

If you change the angle of the pin, tilled backwards by adjusting the hayman reese setup, you will gain more clearance for the sway bars.

Regards

Scott

Good point Bob. Basil please disregards my suggestion about relocating the tow hitch. Brain fade on my part. Sorry. Thank you Bob.

To clarify what issues I’ve (we’ve) experienced. We had a suspension upgrade on the cruiser which subsequently altered the ride height of the BT making the front higher than the rear.

Relocating the tow coupling from under the A frame plate to the top brought the front of the BT to a more satisfactory height. This then caused the load levelling bars to come into contact with the chassis when turning.
My solution for this issue was to raise the tow pin.

Hopefully I can get one tick here? My packer was 10 mm thick steel plate with a tight hole and I left a full thread for the tightening nut. Over to you Bob. How did I go? Your comments are appreciated! I owe you one beer to date.

I already have a 220 mm drop hitch and loath to go even longer. My thoughts being – I feel that there is enough strain on the bend in the drop hitch without adding more leverage on that location with even a longer drop hitch.

Scott makes a pertinent point. I have also changed the angle of the tow pin which has helped. I’m not sure of any ramifications that may be incurred by this?

Great topic guys.
Steve