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Old June 12th 14, 08:12 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Default Do trailers with coil springs and shock absorbers sway at higher speeds?

On Thursday, June 12, 2014 7:39:03 AM UTC-5, Mark628CA wrote:

For a tongue without a surge brake, there are several designs that are inexpensive and very effective. Most will require some welding and proper alignment is necessary, so a pro should be consulted. Here is a link to sway control devices from etrailer.com: http://accessories.etrailer.com/search?w=sway%20control


I did install this item without welding.

- Basically the only think that you need to do is mount two small 1-1/4" diameter balls that come with the kit.
- The first 1-1/4" ball goes a few inches left or right of the main trailer ball. This looks exactly like a miniature "standard" ball. The easiest way to mount this is via an accessory plate that goes underneath the main trailer ball. http://www.etrailer.com/Accessories-...e/RP26003.html
- The second 1-1/4" ball is provided already welded to a plate which is intended to be bolted to the trailer tongue. I bought a second ball (like the first one) and put that into a drilled and tapped hole in the tongue. http://www.etrailer.com/Accessories-...rt/C40093.html
- The two 1-1/4" balls are mounted 24" apart and 90 degrees from one another.