How to Install an Original Equal-i-zer® Sway Control Hitch (6-14k models)

The Original Equal-i-zer® Sway Control Hitch is the best protection for your journey. For 75 years Equal-i-zer has been a consistent pioneer in the towing industry. Made in the USA from American steel for ultimate strength, the Equal-i-zer is unmatched in ingenuity and quality.

This video shows a step-by-step process of how to correctly install a 6,10,12, and 14k model Equal-i-zer hitch. This video should be used as a resource in conjunction with your owner’s manual.

0:00 Introduction
0:15 Tools Breakdown
0:46 Install the Hitch Ball
1:12 Install Hitch Head and Shank
2:35 Sway Bracket Assembly
3:33 Install the Spring Arms
3:51 Check Weight Distribution
5:05 Weight Distribution Adjustments
5:28 Final Tightening
6:04 Ending

[mr.chisels]

Best Control system on the market period. I love mine and wouldn't ever use anything else!!

[jontg]

Can the shank be installed the other way around? I have a steep driveway and if needed would like to try this, great video thank you for posting!

[masque]

Nice video! I just upgraded to this hitch after running with a Fastway E2. Quick question: For the L bracket install the manual indicates to place them between 27-32 inches from the center of the coupler head, depending on your clearance.

What would be your recommended placement distance if there is nothing in the way? Meaning if I have room to place mine anywhere in that recommended range of 27-32 inches should I shoot for the middle of that? Thanks!

[sonnygarcia]

When measuring the trailer to see if it's parallel to the ground, do both sides of the trailer have to be the same? Or just the front and back measurements? I can make set equal height front to back on one side of the trailer but the other side is off. Ground is somewhat flat but not sure how level of ground I need to be on in order to set the trailer parallel.

[eltico]

I was trying to install the 10k model today but after coupling the trailer to the hitch ball, the levers were directly under the L brackets and I wasn't able to move them out to the side to get them on top of the L brackets. I didn't see this issue mentioned in the manual or video. What am I doing wrong?

[FuelTheFall]

Will this hitch system work with lifted trucks?

[therealfba]

So if its bought already installed then its already pre-torqued?

[jimwright]

how can i get a user manual copy for the original 10K model sent to me? my manual is lost and i dont have a computer or printer.

[PaulCsogi]

If this works on friction, why should it be greased?