Does The 2-5/16" Hitch Ball Come Preinstalled On The Blue Ox 2-Point Weight Distribution Hitch?

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Is the 2 5/16 ball that came preinstalled on my blue ox WD hitch already torqued to spec?

asked by: Gene

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Expert Reply:

Yes, the 2-5/16" ball that comes on the Blue Ox 2-Point Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control # BLU75FR comes torqued to spec from the factory.

After the first use I do recommend rechecking the torque specification of all of the bolts as well as the 2-5/16" ball to ensure that they remain tight.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

The best way to match your trailer with a weight distribution system is by the tongue weight of your trailer; your trailer tongue weight should be at least 10% and no more than 15% of the GVWR. Assuming that you load the trailer so you're in that…

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Answer 2

Thanks for the picture! The Curt TruTrack 2P Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control item #C69JR will work with your 7,000 lbs Jayco 267BH. The Curt TruTrack has an 800 lbs to 1,000 lbs tongue weight range. The built in sway control will help to…

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Answer 3

I would be happy to help! Actually to find the correct weight distribution hitch for your cargo trailer with a 7000lb GVWR you will want to find its total tongue weight, as that will tell you which weight spring bars you need to properly redistribute…

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Answer 4

Though the Curt Friction Sway Control #17200 will help prevent sway, it is not my personal preference. This is due to them needing to be disconnected when reversing, require drilling to install, and will make quite a bit of noise. Something like the…

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Answer 5

I have a solution for you but the Curt item #C69JR only has a 1,000 lbs tongue weight capacity. If your car hauler is loaded anywhere near its maximum capacity especially with that short tongue you will be way over 1,000 lbs. Instead I recommend the…

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Answer 6

The difference between Blue Ox SwayPro heads #BXW4011 and #BXW4012 is the angle at which the trunnions are relative to the head. Head #BXW4012 is designed for underslung, also called bottom-mount, couplers so the bars are not at as a steep of an…

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Answer 7

An underslung trailer coupler is one that attaches to the bottom of the trailer frame and an overslung one is one that attaches to the top of the frame. The Replacement Head for Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution Systems part #BXW4011 is for…

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Answer 8

An underslung trailer coupler is one that attaches to the bottom of the trailer frame and an overslung one is one that attaches to the top of the frame. Measuring is not required if you just take a look at your coupler and see where it attaches to…

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Answer 9

According to the installation instructions, the torque specification for the 2-5/16" ball that comes with the Blue Ox 2-Point Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - 6-Hole Shank - 10K GTW, 1.2K TW item #BLU75FR is 260 ft lbs. The socket you will…

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Answer 10

Curt recommends the use of 250 ft/lbs of torque when tightening the nuts of their hitch balls with a 1 inch diameter shank like the part #C40034 that you referenced. The general rule is for a 3/4" shank tighten to 150 ft/lbs For a 1" shank…

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Answer 11

For the type of weight that a 5th wheel trailer will be putting on the rear axle of your 2016 Nissan Titan XD I like the capacity and durability of the Timbren Jounce-Style Springs #TNRTTNA. Unlike air springs these also won't require any…

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Answer 12

Adding suspension enhancement like the Timbren #TNRTTN you referenced does substantially help with load support and reducing sag, however it does not increase the payload capacity of your truck. Your 2012 Nissan Titan Pro 4X will have the same 1850…

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