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Old 06-14-2013, 12:36 PM   #1
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Cheater bar

I lost my cheater bar. Where can I find one or any ideas on what to use
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Old 06-14-2013, 12:38 PM   #2
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I lost my cheater bar. Where can I find one or any ideas on what to use
Might help if we knew what you're referring to.
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Old 06-14-2013, 12:48 PM   #3
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Cheater for what? More leverage on, say, a ratchet or wrench?

I use the top half of my 7 ton jack bar as a cheater bar. That only works when I'm in my garage though. Have not had reason to use one while on the road.
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Old 06-14-2013, 12:53 PM   #4
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It is for putting the sway bar in. I can raise the jack and lift the truck but it don't always left it high enough
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Sounds like the Equal-i-zer bar. Any good RV dealer should have one.
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Old 06-14-2013, 12:59 PM   #6
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For my weight distribution chains, I just use a short piece of pipe...which you can usually get at any hardware store.
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Old 06-14-2013, 01:01 PM   #7
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It is for putting the sway bar in. I can raise the jack and lift the truck but it don't always left it high enough
Go to Lowes/HD and get a 12",18" or 24" pc of 3/4" black pipe.
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Go to Lowes/HD and get a 12",18" or 24" pc of 3/4" black pipe.
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Old 06-14-2013, 03:14 PM   #9
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1/2" emt works fine
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Old 06-14-2013, 03:44 PM   #10
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For my weight distribution chains, I just use a short piece of pipe...which you can usually get at any hardware store.
Someone stole mine off the front frame where I left it out while parked in a cg in Colorado last year. At least they didn't take the wd bar/chains and sway hardware. That nice wd pipe tool must have been all they needed.

Been using a piece of scrap pipe ever since. Notice the old iron scrap is getting harder to find (for free) with all the new plastic stuff and the popularity of metal recycling programs.

If its the Equalizer tool that's different than a plain pipe.
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If its the Equalizer tool that's different than a plain pipe.
Here's a pic of the Equalizer snap-up lever, guys....
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Old 06-14-2013, 04:36 PM   #12
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Here is one source.
Replacement Snap-Up Lever for Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution Systems Equal-i-zer Accessories and Parts EQ95-01-6050
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If you were close I would give you one (two or three extra in my toolbox). I use a piece of galvanized fence post, maybe two feet long. Any fence companies close? They might have some scrap posts laying around.
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Old 06-15-2013, 12:54 AM   #14
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it would help a lot if you would simply post the brand and model of WDH you're talking about.
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