How to Determine Correct Rise or Drop for Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution System

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I just upgraded tow vehicle from 1/2 to 3/4 ton. This vehicle sits higher. What is the proper method to set ball height. Next will this change the number of links of chain setting?

asked by: Leigh M

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Determining the correct rise or drop for your Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution System # BXW1000 is going to be the same method as determining rise or drop for a standard ball mount. You will just need to measure from the ground to the top of your hitch receiver and from the ground to the bottom of the trailer coupler, and the difference will be the amount of rise or drop you need. Since it sounds like your hitch sits higher, that means you a shank with the right amount of drop.

The Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution System # BXW1000 has a maximum drop of 2 inches (and rise of 8 inches) so if you need more drop you simply need a new shank.

The Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution Shank # BXW4003 has a maximum drop of 4-1/2 inches and the Curt Weight Distribution Shank # C17124 has a 9 inch drop.

As for the number of links on the chains, it will likely change them yes, but that is something you'll have to determine during set-up with your truck, as per the installation instructions. I have added a link to those instructions, as well as a help article on rise or drop and video reviews.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Yes, having the 1,000-1,500LB Spring Bars #BXW4008 will be good to use if your tongue weight does exceed the 1,000lbs the Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution #BXW1000 you currently have are rated for. You will likely want to carry a etrailer Tongue…

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The type of sway you described is actually caused by the location of the cargo in the trailer and can't be resolved with a weight distribution system. What you need to do is move cargo weight as far forward in the trailer as you can to increase…

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Trailer makers like the good folks at Airstream generally don't keep track of the brand and model of coupler they install so you'll want to try to find branding and part number information stamped into the coupler on your trailer. We do have…

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It sounds like you have everything figured out now, and upgrading your spring bars definitely sounds like the way to go since your current bars are underrated. The good news, is that you can just upgrade the spring bars on your Blue Ox SwayPro Weight…

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Answer 9

You can indeed test a trailer's electric drum brakes by directly applying +12V power from a fully-charged battery. You can apply this power to the hot and ground contacts on the trailer's plug (see photo please) or to an individual brake…

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Answer 11

The correct Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution System for you is most likely part #BXW1006 which is rated for 750 lbs - 1,000 lbs of total tongue weight. This system was chosen based off of the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of your trailer. The…

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Answer 12

The only chain style tension adjustment weight distribution system we offer that allows for the amount of drop adjustment you need for your setup is the Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control #BXW1006 which offers up to 7 inches of drop.…

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