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Baja Man

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Posted: 10/27/22 01:27pm

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I wanted to share a couple of pics of the TL Super Truss 36" LOWER support bar. The 5/8" hitch pin hole was drilled incorrectly. The hitch pin hole was approximately 5/16" off center on one side.

This is poor quality control and should be embarassing for TL. Contacted them and sent pics. Awaiting a response.

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Posted: 10/27/22 02:50pm

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Baja Man wrote:

I agree that's ridiculous!

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Posted: 10/27/22 03:26pm

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I think the tubes can move independently. Maybe it got bumped in shipping if I'm right.

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Posted: 10/27/22 03:49pm

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jimh406 wrote:

I think the tubes can move independently. Maybe it got bumped in shipping if I'm right.

The tubes are separate pieces. The lower tube inserts into the lower receiver hole where you then line up holes and insert 5/8" pin. It is the lower tube that was not drilled correctly.

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Posted: 10/27/22 04:02pm

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Baja Man wrote:

The tubes are separate pieces. The lower tube inserts into the lower receiver hole where you then line up holes and insert 5/8" pin. It is the lower tube that was not drilled correctly.

That aligns with what I was thinking, but if you loosen the straps, can you not get enough play to align the lower pin? Then, tighten the straps that hold the tubes together.

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Posted: 10/27/22 04:34pm

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jimh406 wrote:

Baja Man wrote:

The tubes are separate pieces. The lower tube inserts into the lower receiver hole where you then line up holes and insert 5/8" pin. It is the lower tube that was not drilled correctly.

That aligns with what I was thinking, but if you loosen the straps, can you not get enough play to align the lower pin? Then, tighten the straps that hold the tubes together.

We never even connected the two tubes together. We simple inserted the lower tube by itself and the hole did not align.

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Posted: 10/27/22 05:53pm

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Baja Man wrote:

We never even connected the two tubes together. We simple inserted the lower tube by itself and the hole did not align.

Sorry, I missed the first picture.

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Posted: 10/27/22 08:25pm

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So is the receiver drilled incorrectly or the extension tube drilled crooked? I looked at the picture and cannot figure which is faulty. As others posted, each tube can be inserted into the receiver individually and pinned, then the clamps are applied. Once fully assembled and tightened, there is no reason to touch the clamps and the double truss can be installed or removed as a complete assembly.

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Posted: 10/28/22 04:27am

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Or is it the reinforcement ring . Did you try the pin from the other side as fa as it will go and does it look straight . Either way it is made wrong .

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Posted: 10/28/22 08:10am

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BigSwick wrote:

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BigSwick wrote:

Curious to how much weight the Supertruss adds with the extension over stock hitch? (and therefore decreases your "legal" camper carrying capacity?)
it must be significant.

It's beefy, but not that heavy. If someone is that close on capacity, they have other issues. And towing anything probably shouldn't be on the menu.

After some net searching, I estimate that for my application, the hitch itself would add about 30 pounds over the stock hitch. A 36" extension adds about 70 pounds. If towing a 3500 pound trailer, there should be about 350 pounds of tongue weight. All the above reduce the carrying capacity you can put in the bed (your camper). If you have a 4500 or 5500 series truck, it probably won't be a factor. If you have a 2500 or 3500 series truck, you should take notice..

Really, wow!!