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[A/S] Re: Balls ? & Tires !



   Hi, You didn't say if you were using a straight hitch or using a 
load equilizing hitch. The slite ball inclination to the rear applies 
only to load equilizing hitches. It drops the rear of the spring bars 
abit so the are not so close to the bottom of the trailer drawbar. If 
it is a brand of hitch that uses chains to connect the bars to the 
drawbar brackets. it gives more movement when turning. Most load 
equilizing ball mounts are adjustable and you should not need to 
replace it, only adjust it. But if you are using a straight drawbar 
(non load equilizing) you need not worry about ball inclination. I 
have also found that while correct ball height is important, 
adjusting one to within a half inch is usually not possible. Evan if 
you do, just an extra 12 pack of pop in the back of the suburban can 
change the settings. Good luck. Arnie