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Old 06-15-2011, 09:06 PM   #1
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Problem with EQ 4-point WDH

I just completed the shakedown cruise of our new Rockwood Roo 233S. I'm towing it with a 2008 Toyota Sequoia 5.7L w/ Tow Package and an EQ 4-point WDH w/ 1000lb bars. While I didn't experience any particular issues towing (400 miles round trip), I did notice on both legs of the trip that the driver side L-pin that holds the sway bar on the L-bracket kept getting wedged at an outward angle that notably limited (but did not prevent) that sway bar's freedom of movement. It wasn't unduly stuck as I was able to use the S hook on the end of my tow chain to rap the pin loose from the bottom. The passenger side L-pin was just fine. I couldn't readily see what the cause was. Anyone have any ideas what may be going on?

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Old 06-15-2011, 09:41 PM   #2
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Both of mine do the same and it has never been a problem. I believe it's normal since the bars are moving around. Why just one of yours? I'm not sure. Who knows, maybe the next trip it will be the other one!
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Old 06-15-2011, 09:52 PM   #3
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X2... Mine does the same. Never caused any problems.
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Old 06-21-2011, 08:35 PM   #4
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Mine did the same thing but on the passenger side. ck. the tourqe on the bolts on pivot part. on mine one side was tighter than the other it calls for 45 ft lbs
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Old 06-21-2011, 08:40 PM   #5
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Mine did the same thing the pivot points were not torqed right ck. manule & tighten to 45 ft lbs torque
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Old 06-21-2011, 08:42 PM   #6
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Could it be the drivers side bs passenger side weight difference?

I use a reese dual cam and I have to exert more pressure to clamp my drivers side, which I have both of my slides on....
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Old 06-22-2011, 07:16 PM   #7
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Thanks to all. I, too, had started to wonder about a possible difference in the socket bolt torque. It's about the only variable I could think of that would affect only one side. I've loosened the bolts and retorqued equally. Will find out Friday if that did the trick.
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