Can 8K Blue Ox TrackPro Weight Distribution System Be Upgraded to 10K

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I am looking for a weight distributing hitch for a F-150 pulling a 9990 equipment trailer. Normally I will only have a gross weight of 7K but would like to have a hitch that would take the entire gross weight of the trailer. I notice that the Blue Ox hitch are rated at 8K/800, 10K/1000. Can I upgrade an 8K/800 to 10K/1000 with upgraded bars or is it a different hitch altogether? I eventually plan on using a Gen Y Boss 10K torsion shank with this hitch.

asked by: Kirk R

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Yes, you can easily upgrade the capacity of the 8K Blue Ox TrackPro Weight Distribution System part # BLU47FR to 10K using the Spring Bars for Blue Ox TrackPro Weight Distribution System part # BLU52FR.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

The Blue Ox Track Pro 7 Hole Shank #BLU28FR can be used with systems with a tongue weight up to 1,300 pounds. Upgrading the bars to a capacity more suitable for your needs would require the Replacement 1,000 pound Track Pro Bars #BLU52FR. These are…

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Answer 2

Weight distribution hitches like the Blue Ox TrackPro all typically have a tongue weight range that they're designed to handle and going too far above or below that range with hinder the performance of the hitch. In the 900lb tongue weight range…

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Yes, you can use the Replacement 1,000-lb Spring Bars for Blue Ox TrackPro Weight Distribution System #BLU52FR with the Blue Ox TrackPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control #BLU27FR.

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Weight distribution works to distribute the tongue weight of a trailer up to the front axle of the tow vehicle so that it will sit more level and handle/brake better. That being said the systems do not "reduce" tongue weight or allow you to…

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 6

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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Answer 9

I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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Answer 10

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 11

To replace your NOK AD2527E seal you can use #168233. It has an inner diameter of 1.688 inches and an outer diameter of 2.332 inches. Based on what I could find on the NOK AD2527E the inner diameter is the same and the outer diameter is 2.328 inches.…

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Answer 12

Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors which we…

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