Equalizer adjustment for new TV

[Kaptn Krabby]

HAY GUYS...
After going from a Tundra to a F250, I have determined that I need to lower the head unit of my Equalizer hitch. I can do this myself except for replaceing the two big bolts and torquing to 320 ft/lbs. My torque wrench only goes to 150. I can take it into the dealer but they can't get me in for 7 weeks and would charge me an hour for 5 minutes of work! Anyone have a suggestion as to how I can get this adjustment done?

[NH_Bulldog]

My torque wrench goes up to 250 ft/lbs. While I could have calculated the necessary torque manually, I went to a local truck service center mid-morning on a Friday and asked if they could help get me out of a bind. The mechanic did the job in 5 minutes and refused to charge me, so I gave him a $20 to buy a rack of beer for the crew. Everyone was happy

[markcee]

Originally Posted by Kaptn Krabby

HAY GUYS...
After going from a Tundra to a F250, I have determined that I need to lower the head unit of my Equalizer hitch. I can do this myself except for replaceing the two big bolts and torquing to 320 ft/lbs. My torque wrench only goes to 150. I can take it into the dealer but they can't get me in for 7 weeks and would charge me an hour for 5 minutes of work! Anyone have a suggestion as to how I can get this adjustment done?

I bought this guy for torquing the shank bolts on my Equal-i-Zer, when adjustment is needed:

https://www.amazon.com/Neiko-20743A-...lbWF0aWM&psc=1

There are also ways to calculate how much torque is being applied without the use of a torque wrench. Do some Googling on the subject and you'll find plenty of info.

[sourdough]

I took mine to a local tire shop....had to take the torque wrench too. I was tightening the ball and it's over 400 ft. lbs. and my shoulders weren't doing that. Took maybe 5 minutes and didn't charge anything. I didn't pay since they still owe me but if they didn't I would have.