That will work perfectly with your HD truck, but if the rear end bounces on choppy pavement, it just means that your truck shocks are worn out. PS, I still think this is a waste of money and your time, though you could get your Andersen hitch updated and then sell it for $300, then buy the fixed ball mount. If you have one of the several OLD Andersen designs, you may be able to trade it in for the new design pictured above for about $100, you would have to contact their customer service, and you need to say “It gets wet and is crazy loud, it sounds like the Spawn of Satan when I turn, it wakes up everybody in the campground and the dogs start barking!” Or something similar □Regardless, do not rebuild your old one if it is that bad design, the new design with the retaining ring and moisture seal is way better, because water and grit won’t rust the tapered shaft and tear up the friction cone. it will be easier to understand when I physically do this change. I am so impressed with the fit of exterior components and the interior of the Oliver II. I will post that once the 'dust settles'. I began looking the Oliver over this afternoon and already found one common problem that Airstream and Olivers share. (This is a bit awkward for me after 16 years using the cup and ball system and MOST Oliver use Tow Vehicles that the 2 inch shank and 2 inch ball is never thought as the only option.) Have an Anderson 2 5/16 inch Ball and assembly and Ball Latch attached to the Oliver Frame and the 2 1/2 Inch Shank purchased as a Set? Or have to use the 2 inch Anderson Shank only and no 2 1/2 inch and add the sleeve? The option to use a 2 1/2 Inch Shank to fit the F350 and Anderson hardware. I showed the Ball and Shank as an example for size differences. I knew the Equalizer weight distribution system / unit would never fit an Oliver. DOES NOT NEED ANY HOLES DRILLED AND WILL HAVE THE PROPER DIAMETER BOLT AND NUTS? John and I think the same when it comes to hardware. I should, then, be confident that I can purchase the 2 5/16 Ball assembly AND the bracket with the locking mechanism. taking straight off, thanks to those giving me my options. I am beginning at point zero and the learning curve right now is. do I have to Drill the Holes that the bolts on the front of the Oliver secure the latch assembly? Or does an Oliver company parts have the holes predrilled and hardware to mount? I would just remove the current 2 inch system, purchase the 2 5/16 inch System?įrom John's photos. The photographs are great and it appears that I can use an Anderson Bull Dog 2 5/16 system, which I did not know existed. Any advice, pro or con, will be greatly appreciated. I am an Airstream owner for 16 years and an Oliver owner for 36 hours. I include a photograph of the Equalizer Ball and Shank with numerous adjustments possible.Īmong those who experiment with or have already done this change, I value your advice. and even the Airstream needs to Weight Distribution. I realize the 2.5 inch shank is overkill. Since the Airstream and Oliver 'may' be different heights when the trailer is properly attached, I may find it easier to have a Ball and Shank to fit the Oliver and use the current Airstream unit for only the Airstream. I photographed my Equalizer shank and ball that I currently use with the Airstream. the Shank of 2.5 inches fitting the F350. all of it.Ģ- Substitute a 2.5 inch shank system to fit the F350 factory Sleeve, which fits my Airstream and purchase a System for the Oliver that will convert everything to a 2 5/16 inch Ball and attaches where the Anderson is attached to the Oliver. It is best I just do one of two options.ġ- Replace the Hitch and the Ball and the Shank that is presently STOCK ANDERSON to the Oliver II. The Ball on the Anderson is rough and I tried to force the 3382 WD Tapered Ball out and it is. a 2.5 inch Shank and 2 5/16 Ball to connect to the F350 and attach to the Oliver II. Yes, I know some welding adaptions to remove the "Shank Slop", but with the 2 inch, sleeve to 2.5 inch. Using the shim on the 2 inch to fit the F350 sleeve of 2.5 inch leaves a lot of SLOP. The Shank to the F350 is 2.5 inches and the Anderson I am replacing has a 2 inch shank. I am use to the Airstream and Equalizer Hitch.
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