Installation Guide

Step 1
Measure 24" straight back from the center of the coupler
to the desired side of the trailer frame (Figure 1) to determine
the location of the attachment ball. The trailer-mounted
attachment ball must be centered on the 24" measurement.
AS SEMBlY
Item# Qty Description
1 1 Sway control trailer ball
2 1 Trailer mounted attachment ball
3 1 Sway control
4 2 Clips
5 6 Self-tapping screws
6 6 Lock washers
PARTS lIST
SWAY CoNTRol kIT
1
3
5, 6
2
4
Figure 1
24"
Hook up the trailer to the tow vehicle. Lubricate the threads
on the sway control handle with a drop of oil. Attach the
socket on the slide bar to the sway control ball on the weight
distribution hitch. Secure in place using a spring clip. Turn
the On / Off handle three turns counterclockwise to release
tension. Place the main body socket onto the trailer-mounted
attachment ball. Secure in place using a spring clip.
Turning the On / Off handle clockwise, tighten firmly until the
handle is parallel with the main body. With a second person
watching the sway control and trailer, slowly back the trailer
in both directions into a jackknife position. Check that the
sway control does not hit the bumper or trailer frame and
that it does not become fully compressed or come apart. If
any of these occur when jackknifed, the sway control must
be removed while backing.
Road and weather conditions, load and design of the trailer,
power steering, wheel alignment and the oscillation point of
the tow vehicle and trailer all affect towing characteristics.
Starting with the factory preset tension, road test the sway
control unit. If the factory preset tension does not provide
enough sway control, then adjust the break tension screw 1/4
turn clockwise. Road test again and repeat (if necessary)
until proper sway control is achieved. Larger or heavier
trailers or broad-sided trailers may require the use of two
sway control units. After a 1,000 mile break-in period,
remove the slide bar and clean it using a wire brush or steel
wool. The slide bar should then be cleaned every 10,000 miles.
Towing a trailer changes the handling
characteristics of the tow vehicle
Short wheel base vehicles may induce sway
when towing a trailer. Use extreme caution
Never paint or lubricate the slide bar
Any welding should be done by a qualified welding shop
WARNING: The sway control cannot be used on trailers
with surge brakes. Do not speed up if sway occurs; sway
increases with speed. If sway continues, stop the vehicle
and inspect all towing equipment until the cause has been
determined and corrected. Trailers should be loaded with
heavy items on the floor, in front of the axle. The load
should be balanced side to side. Tongue weight should be
10-15% of gross trailer weight for most trailers. Insufficient
tongue weight or tail-heavy trailers can cause sway. When
towing in slippery conditions, such as wet, icy, gravel or
snow covered roads, the sway control must be removed.
WARNINGS
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Step 2
Transfer punch the holes from the trailer ball mount
plate to the trailer frame and drill six 11/32" holes.
Step 3
Attach the trailer-mounted attachment ball to the
trailer frame using the self-tapping screws provided.
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