Originally Posted by joeyc125

Not saying an equalizer is a bad thing. I have used them many times. I just don't think it is necessary with a 3/4hd with a 6k trailer. I have responded to most of the towing questions in this forum, we have a 3/4 avalanche and have a combined weight of 21k lbs on the scale, quite a bit overloaded to say the least. An equalizer is a must with this rig, without it the bumper would probably drag on the ground. Equalizers always make an improvement, but with the avalanche if you use it when unneeded with that trailer, it takes too much weight off the rear tires and will wobble to the point you are taking 3 lanes of traffic if you have never experienced it. You can use one if you feel necessary, but if it were me i would save the $500 for something else. A sway controller is nice for any trailer, and they are pretty cheap.

Originally Posted by cttandy

If you are lifting wieght off the rear of the vehicle it isn't set right. If you are pulling a trailer unloaded it needs to be set for the trailer unloaded or removed. Having one set wrong and lifting the rear of the vehicle is just stupid.