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2. OPTIONAL FRAME BRACKET INSTALLATION - WELDING
(for both Regular and C-Channel frames)
Using the services of a certied welder, another option is
to add a 2″ weld along the lower back side of both outside
frame brackets (on the same side the red spring is on). This
will give you a very secure installation of the frame brackets
without the need for set screws. Before welding you will need
to grind the paint off of the area to be welded.
For best performance, you will want to weld the brackets at
an angle that allows the straightest travel of the chain through
the outside bracket.
NOTE: You do not need to weld the inside frame brackets.
Should you decide to sell your trailer later, the weld could be
easily removed by prying the bracket away and grinding off
the leftover weld.
The Andersen ‘No-Sway’ Weight Distribution Hitch can accommodate nearly all ‘Y-style’ trailer frames. In some
cases you may need to remove or add a few chain links to allow installation at the optimum position on the trailer
frame. In some cases you may need to install the unit using just the outside frame brackets — bolting them to
each other rather than to the inside frame brackets. Use the examples below as a guide.
‘Y’ STYLE TRAILER FRAMES
Angle is too sharp between
chain and bracket
Do this instead
Use Outside Brackets OnlyShorten chain length
(see “IMPORTANT!” note below)
and use Outside Brackets only
IMPORTANT! You can SHORTEN the chain (up to approx. 5 links shorter) or ADD several inches to the
chain (as many links as needed). For more information, see page 8 under "How to handle obstructions."
NOTE: If you do remove/add any chain links, be sure to remove/add the same number of links from both tension
chains. If you have any questions about a particular installation please call our customer service center at
800-635-6106.
NOTE: AS WITH ANY WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION HITCH,
DO NOT USE THE ANDERSEN WD HITCH WITH ANY KIND OF SURGE BRAKE SYSTEM