Not using WDH
Laughing Gas
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 1,063
Likes: 329
From: Ontario
Thank you for posting that. I think I'm still sold on the GenY/Bulletproof idea with adapter for an Equalizer shankless WDH since you still get the option for two different sized *****, which you won't get with an Equalizer shank.
Laughing Gas
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 1,063
Likes: 329
From: Ontario
This was the email I received back from Equalizer, so maybe by the end of next year they'll have a 3" available:
Hello,
Thanks for reaching out to us today. We originally had plans to have a 3" shank available this year in 2021, however, due to the worldwide pandemic the development of that shank has been delayed. We now hope to have a 3" shank available by the end of 2022. The exact time that it is released will depend a bit on how sales and material supply chains work out over the next few months. No information on weight ratings is available at this time.
If you have any further questions feel free to reach back out to me.
Thanks,
Daniel Hatch
Customer Support Representative
800-478-5578 (office)
Hello,
Thanks for reaching out to us today. We originally had plans to have a 3" shank available this year in 2021, however, due to the worldwide pandemic the development of that shank has been delayed. We now hope to have a 3" shank available by the end of 2022. The exact time that it is released will depend a bit on how sales and material supply chains work out over the next few months. No information on weight ratings is available at this time.
If you have any further questions feel free to reach back out to me.
Thanks,
Daniel Hatch
Customer Support Representative
800-478-5578 (office)
Tuned
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 346
Likes: 13
From: Brownstown, MI
Well, it is. 
Have towed with other types and our Hensley Arrow performs better in the stability function than the others have, however its weight rating maxes out at 1400lbs of tongue weight where some of the other friction based units can go a good bit higher in weight. Our 12K TT (41' hitch to bumper) travels at 1820lbs tongue weight, I have my spring bar screw jacks marked to where they are at the designed tension, I can go higher but have had a lower hitch head failure in the past related to pulling the spring bars up too far. Even without the perfect amount of WD being applied the ride and control are great due to the pivot point projection design of the hitch, and hitching up is pretty simple too.
Have towed with other types and our Hensley Arrow performs better in the stability function than the others have, however its weight rating maxes out at 1400lbs of tongue weight where some of the other friction based units can go a good bit higher in weight. Our 12K TT (41' hitch to bumper) travels at 1820lbs tongue weight, I have my spring bar screw jacks marked to where they are at the designed tension, I can go higher but have had a lower hitch head failure in the past related to pulling the spring bars up too far. Even without the perfect amount of WD being applied the ride and control are great due to the pivot point projection design of the hitch, and hitching up is pretty simple too.
Thread Starter
|
Cargo Master
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 2,031
Likes: 72
Had to hook up to our 31 foot, 6500 pound travel trailer to take it in for an inspection early this morning and did so without the bars, just hitch. Didn't squat it much, but apparently some as I got "flashed" by an oncoming car once. My drive included a couple of miles of 55mph. Could tell no discernible difference in feel, but that wasn't a very good test. Plus, I am aware with the WDH, some more weight is being transferred to the front, which would improve braking.
Still, kind of cool to just hook up and go. Don't think I would have tried that with its predecessor, the 2020 f150 supercrew 4x4 Lariat.
Still, kind of cool to just hook up and go. Don't think I would have tried that with its predecessor, the 2020 f150 supercrew 4x4 Lariat.
Cargo Master
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 2,221
Likes: 1,423
From: CA
Had to hook up to our 31 foot, 6500 pound travel trailer to take it in for an inspection early this morning and did so without the bars, just hitch. Didn't squat it much, but apparently some as I got "flashed" by an oncoming car once. My drive included a couple of miles of 55mph. Could tell no discernible difference in feel, but that wasn't a very good test. Plus, I am aware with the WDH, some more weight is being transferred to the front, which would improve braking.
Still, kind of cool to just hook up and go. Don't think I would have tried that with its predecessor, the 2020 f150 supercrew 4x4 Lariat.
Still, kind of cool to just hook up and go. Don't think I would have tried that with its predecessor, the 2020 f150 supercrew 4x4 Lariat.
Thread Starter
|
Cargo Master
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 2,031
Likes: 72
Too late to suggest it now, but ever consider the Roadmaster Active Suspension System. I had it on my f150 and the difference in handling (laden or not) was impressive as heck.
Cargo Master
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 2,221
Likes: 1,423
From: CA
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals
Joe Kucinski
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership
Brett Foote
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches
Pouria Savadkouei
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained
Brett Foote
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Thread Starter
|
Cargo Master
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 2,031
Likes: 72
Interesting perspective. They are definitely stout and make a difference in ride and towing. Won't be ordering any for the f250 as my current trailer offers no challenges for the truck.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post