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Old 03-12-2017, 06:39 PM   #1
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Almost Got It Dialed In

Maybe a few more washers and I'm set!

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Old 03-12-2017, 06:52 PM   #2
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Maybe a few more washers and I'm set!

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Looks like your close. I would get that upper ball tilted back a couple more degrees.
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Old 03-12-2017, 06:53 PM   #3
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I think the washers are in the wrong place. They should be behind the NUTS.
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Old 03-12-2017, 06:54 PM   #4
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Old 03-12-2017, 06:57 PM   #5
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I gotta wonder, Was there a plan or just a sale at the hardware store? LOL
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Old 03-12-2017, 07:05 PM   #6
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Trying to cut down on hitch weight lol........
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Old 03-12-2017, 07:20 PM   #7
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Old 03-12-2017, 07:36 PM   #8
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Looks to me like it is all upside down!

Do you own stock in a washer maker?
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Old 03-12-2017, 07:41 PM   #9
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Those 4 bolts are going to sheer. I guarantee it.
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Old 03-12-2017, 07:49 PM   #10
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Those 4 bolts are going to sheer. I guarantee it.
Nah, those are grade #27 Chinese 1/4" er's.
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Old 03-12-2017, 08:05 PM   #11
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Hardware store be like, "Buy 100 and get 4 reflectors free"
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So, dems the shortest bolts y'all got?
Gimme a box of those fender washers and I'll take 2 red and 2 yaller reflectors, please ma'am.
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Old 03-12-2017, 10:09 PM   #12
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You want to make people scratch there heads in wonder and give them something to talk about, that will do it.
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Old 03-13-2017, 08:20 AM   #13
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As long as they are stainless steal you should be fine.
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Old 03-13-2017, 08:32 AM   #14
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Old 03-13-2017, 08:36 AM   #15
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And all connected to a harbor freight dual hitch extender, plenty safe!!!
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Old 03-13-2017, 08:38 AM   #16
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I think the washers are in the wrong place. They should be behind the NUTS.
Well, they are behind the nut.....driving it. Jeez, more washers than a Maytag warehouse.
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Maybe a few more washers and I'm set!

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And it's been said before, " Everything is Big in Texas" by the tag they're making sure that they use flat washer's Big Time......
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Old 03-13-2017, 09:52 AM   #18
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Hey, that's one way to stop your tailgate from hitting the tongue jack!
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Old 03-15-2017, 06:33 PM   #19
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Thanks for all your help guys!!

I needed to get a few more washers and it worked wonders!

Yes the reflectors were free!!

Damn U-Haul clowns just don't know what they are doing....
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