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Old 05-23-2023, 12:21 PM   #6
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Originally Posted by LHaven View Post
I use a ProPride on this rig, but had a standard WDH on my last with actual "friction bars." You specifically weren't supposed to lube the bars because the friction WAS your anti-sway mechanism. So every time we turned a corner, we sounded like a Bangladeshi bus.
Ya bringing back memories now.
I use to use (2) Reese Friction Bars on my traditional WD with chains, and they made a noticeable noise, and you had to disconnect them when backing in.
I did get a great "visual" of the noise after you mentioned "Bangladeshi bus".
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