High-Low Drop Hitch |
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NXRocks
Newbie Joined: 27 Apr 2014 Location: Evergreen, CO Online Status: Offline Posts: 24 |
Topic: High-Low Drop Hitch Posted: 21 May 2014 at 9:41pm |
Thank you. I did find the lowest shank that EzE is selling - providing a 9 1/2" drop. I ordered on Amazon and I just got it couple minutes ago. I will set it up on Friday. Here is the pic .... on the left side is the one that came with the WD - on the right side is the new one. 7" difference - I need 9", but I'll live.
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2009 R-Pod 172 Lifted 4"
2008 Nissan Xterra built up - too much to list Computer Engineer with metal work as a hobby - or more - former NXRocks manufacturing First time RV Camper - this better be good |
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Hairy Podders
Senior Member Joined: 05 Mar 2014 Location: Northwest Ohio Online Status: Offline Posts: 217 |
Posted: 21 May 2014 at 6:09pm |
Have you checked Etrailer for a larger drop shank? But with your awesome metal fabbing skills, you should be able to throw something together that will work perfectly. If you do fab something, be sure to post photos. You do nice work.
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Darryl, Julie & Lindsey
Cooper & Libby- Devoted Canines 2014 RP178 2006 Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon |
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NXRocks
Newbie Joined: 27 Apr 2014 Location: Evergreen, CO Online Status: Offline Posts: 24 |
Posted: 21 May 2014 at 8:44am |
I am using an EzE WD that comes with a 5 1/2" drop. After raising the trailer and leveling it - there is a difference of 9 inches between. Simple as that. My Xterra has nothing in common with the stock one. I do have a custom bumper, different leaf pack and slightly oversize tires. I did order a super low shank - that will help with that - I should receive it today. That will help - still about 2-3 inches difference, but I'll deal with that.
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2009 R-Pod 172 Lifted 4"
2008 Nissan Xterra built up - too much to list Computer Engineer with metal work as a hobby - or more - former NXRocks manufacturing First time RV Camper - this better be good |
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Craneman
Senior Member Joined: 12 May 2013 Location: Tokeland,wa Online Status: Offline Posts: 387 |
Posted: 20 May 2014 at 11:12am |
Pictures,pictures, pictures, worth 1211 words lol just takes a little time
Moe
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Jo and Gary, 2010-174,2011 F150
Jo and Gary 2010 174 2011 Ford 150 |
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Hairy Podders
Senior Member Joined: 05 Mar 2014 Location: Northwest Ohio Online Status: Offline Posts: 217 |
Posted: 20 May 2014 at 6:56am |
First off, my Blue Ox WDH has a receiver beam that can lift the ball 10"or drop the ball 10"by turning the beam over. Second thing; I have a lift on my Jeep and this setup works fine for me. Third thing; IF you'd give a description of the vehicle in question, it might help. Try not to be so secretive when asking for help. The more pieces to the puzzle, the more that we can offer helpful suggestions.
BTW, we will be in Colorado(from Denver to Ouray, to four corners area)this summer.... |
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Darryl, Julie & Lindsey
Cooper & Libby- Devoted Canines 2014 RP178 2006 Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon |
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NXRocks
Newbie Joined: 27 Apr 2014 Location: Evergreen, CO Online Status: Offline Posts: 24 |
Posted: 19 May 2014 at 9:27pm |
I did ... and it raised 4" .Is just that my truck is lifted up
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furpod
Moderator Group - pHp Joined: 25 Jul 2011 Location: Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 6128 |
Posted: 19 May 2014 at 8:31pm |
You could add risers to the pod if it doesn't have them.. that would lift your ball/hitch height 3 1/2 inches..
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NXRocks
Newbie Joined: 27 Apr 2014 Location: Evergreen, CO Online Status: Offline Posts: 24 |
Posted: 19 May 2014 at 1:26pm |
On my 2009 172 ... is right behind the axle. Not too smart. I did order the shank that drops 9.5" - that should get me close to reality - missing 1.5".
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9062 |
Posted: 19 May 2014 at 11:03am |
If you have the Equalizer or the E2, have you tried this tool? http://www.equalizerhitch.com/About%20Equal-i-zer/shanksizes.php On the 171 the fresh water tank is just in front of the axle. You can see its outline in my sig pic, in front of the wheel to just below the door. |
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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NXRocks
Newbie Joined: 27 Apr 2014 Location: Evergreen, CO Online Status: Offline Posts: 24 |
Posted: 19 May 2014 at 9:10am |
I just spoke with Camco and they suggested one that drops 9.5" (http://www.camco.net/Products/Item?prodID=10838#.U3oBk15ZQV-)
... I'll see how fast I can get it. techntrek - isn't the fresh water tank on the back of the rv?
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