To unhitch the trailer, use the trailer jack to raise the tongue and hitch. Attach safety chains, hook up brake lines, plug up lights and take care of any other safety items.Ħ. Now inflate or deflate air spring to ensure tie rods are level/horizontal.ĥ. CAUTION: Do not exceed the manufacture’s guidelines. Attach the trunion bars per manufacture’s instructions and guidelines. Now lift up trailer using the trailer jack until the vehicle and trailer tongue are level.Ĥ. Attach trailer to trunion ball and lock the trailer hitch into position.
#PINBOX SAFETY CHAINS INSTALL#
Install pin and pin keeper (neither provided) into place.ģ. Slide the hitch’s 2” shank into vehicle’s 2” receiver tube. Insert 4 bolts and torque to 55 ft-lbs not to exceed 100ft-lbs.Ģ. If the ball needs to be lowered, the trunion can be lowered one hole at a time. This puts the base of the ball in line with the center of the hitch. Now attach the weight distribution trunion (with the hitch ball mounted) to the weight distribution bracket, using the top third and sixth holes of the weight distribution bracket. Torque the bolts to at least 55ft-lbs not to exceed 100ft-lbs. The weight distribution bracket is held in position, insert the bolts, with lock washers inserted. Once the bracket position has been selected then the bolts should be unscrewed from the plate. This will provide a total movement of 1-3/4 inches). (If additional height is needed, the weight distribution bracket can be moved back up to the top position and mounted in the two top and middle holes of the mounting plate. For optimum position the bracket is mounted downward in the two middle holes and two bottom holes of the mounting plate.
The ball mount plate has eight ½” drilled and tapped holes to receive the weight distribution bracket in two positions. Failure to follow these instructions may void the manufacturer’s warranty.ġ. Please read and follow instructions before installation. The following instructions should be used to mount AIRSAFE™ air hitch only. CORROSION-RESISTANT.Weight Distribution Installation Instructions.This heavy-duty safety chain is made from high-quality steel and is grade-43 certified. The safety chains should be crossed once underneath the coupler and hooked onto the trailer hitch receiver safety chain loops CURT has a few different options when it comes to securing your trailer. When connecting safety chains for towing, two chains should be used. The 1/4-inch clevis hook features a spring-loaded lever for enhanced security For safe, secure coupling to the vehicle, this 35-inch long trailer chain comes with a pre-attached safety chain hook. (two trailer safety chains advised each safety chain must meet or exceed the gross trailer weight) This trailer chain has a grade-43 rating and a minimum break force of 7,800 lbs. This trailer safety chain is designed to connect from your trailer to your vehicle to help resist complete vehicle-trailer separation in the event of a disconnection while towing The next time you hitch up for an adventure, always Bring It safely with CURT. We offer all the safety equipment needed for successful towing, from our electrical components to our safety chains. In our book, making safety a priority when you tow is a must. This CURT safety chain measures a total length of 32" and has chain links with a 1/4" diameter. Remember, each safety chain assembly connecting your trailer to your vehicle must meet or exceed the gross trailer weight. It is equipped with a sturdy clevis hook with a safety latch for reliable coupling to your vehicle and features a minimum break force of 7,800 lbs. CURT has a few different options when it comes to securing your trailer. Play it safe with safety chains, and play it even safer with safety chains from CURT. Without safety chains attached, there is a serious risk of danger if your trailer becomes uncoupled from your trailer hitch. No matter how far you are planning to drive - down the street or across the state - using safety chains when you tow is smart, safe and required by law.