Upgrading Blue Ox SwayPro From 550 lbs Tongue Weight to 750 lbs Tongue Weight
Question:
purchased this week from you guys, before I install it I have 617 pounds of tongue weight. Do I have the correct hitch or go up a step?
asked by: Terry B
Expert Reply:
The Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution # BXW0556 you have is designed for total tongue weights from 350 lbs to 550 lbs, so it won't be effective for you. It will essentially be like you don't have a system on because it is not rated high enough for your tongue weight. So you will either need a higher rated hitch, or you can just replace the spring bars with the higher-rated option.
For that you will simply need the Replacement Spring Bars for Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution System - 750 lbs TW # BXW4006.
These are for tongue weights between 550 lbs and 750 lbs so they're exactly what you need.
Or, to replace the whole system you will need the Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution # BXW0750.
Products Referenced in This Question
Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - Clamp On - 7,500 lbs GTW, 750 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Severe Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Surge Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 600 lbs
- Blue Ox
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Replacement Spring Bars for Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution System - 750 lbs TW
- Accessories and Parts
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- Spring Bars
- 750 lbs TW
- Trunnion Bar
- SwayPro
- Blue Ox
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Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - Clamp On - 5,500 lbs GTW, 550 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Severe Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Surge Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 400 lbs
- Blue Ox
more information >
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