The Equal-i-zer 14-2942 is the shank-free version of Equal-i-zer's flagship weight distribution system, giving you the freedom to pair this hitch head assembly with the specialty shank that matches your exact tow vehicle drop or rise. Built-in 4-point sway control eliminates the need for aftermarket sway bars and handles up to 1,200 lb tongue weight and 12,000 lb gross towing weight -- all in one compact, no-drill unit made in the USA.
Most weight distribution systems treat sway control as an optional add-on -- a separate bar, bracket, and friction pad bolted to the side. Equal-i-zer integrates sway resistance directly into the spring-arm geometry. When the trailer tries to yaw left or right, all four connection points resist simultaneously. The result is a calmer, more planted tow without the hassle of adjusting a friction-type sway bar every time you hitch up.
Because this kit ships without a shank, you can spec the drop/rise that fits your truck and trailer combination exactly, rather than accepting a fixed-drop compromise. Equal-i-zer sells a full range of specialty shanks (including part 90-02-4100 for 1/2" drop and 7" rise applications) that thread directly into this head assembly.
Sway resistance is built into all four spring-arm attachment points -- no add-on sway bars, no friction pads, no extra setup steps at the campground.
No drilling or tapping required on your frame or trailer tongue. All hardware is included. The snap-up lever locks and releases spring arms quickly without hand tools.
Sold without a shank so you can match the exact drop or rise your tow vehicle needs. Compatible with all Equal-i-zer specialty shanks for 2" x 2" receivers.
Backed by Equal-i-zer's limited lifetime manufacturer warranty. Built and assembled in the USA from domestic materials.
This assembly contains everything required to complete installation except the shank and standard hand tools. Specifically, the kit includes:
Not included: Shank (sold separately), installation tools, ball mount socket wrench.
Correct sway-control bracket positioning is critical to performance. Mount the sway-control brackets on the trailer frame 27" to 32" back from the center of the coupler. This range accommodates most trailer A-frame tongue lengths. Measure before drilling any bracket holes and confirm the trailer frame height does not exceed 6" at the bracket location.
This hitch head requires a 2" x 2" trailer hitch receiver on the tow vehicle rated for the tongue weight and gross towing weight of your specific trailer. The receiver rating must meet or exceed 1,200 lb tongue weight and 12,000 lb GTW. Do not install on a receiver rated below these thresholds -- receiver ratings are stamped on the hitch body or listed in the tow vehicle owner's manual.
Every tow vehicle and trailer combination has a unique "ball height" requirement -- the vertical distance from the ground to the center of the hitch ball that levels the trailer. A fixed-shank hitch forces you to accept whatever drop or rise was molded in. The no-shank Equal-i-zer lets you dial in the correct ball height precisely by choosing a shank with the exact drop or rise you need, without compromising the sway-control or weight-distribution geometry of the head itself.
This also means the hitch head assembly can be re-used if you change tow vehicles -- simply swap the shank instead of replacing the entire system.
1. Sway Control Brackets:
Rigid trailer attachments work with friction sway control to combat trailer sway. Brackets are height adjustable to control the amount of weight distribution tension on the spring arms.
2. Spring Arms:
The spring arms serve two purposes. When raised onto the sway control brackets they transfer trailer tongue weight evenly to the tow vehicle. They also work with the friction sway control to reduce trailer sway.
3. Downward Pressure:
Downward pressure from trailer tongue increases friction sway control.
4. Upward Pressure:
Sway control brackets distribute weight by maintaining upward pressure on spring arms. The amount of pressure on the spring arms is a factor of trailer tongue weight and vehicle suspension. The friction sway control utilizes this pressure to control trailer sway.
5. Friction sway control: