Can Other Brand Shanks be Used with Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution System
Question:
I have a newbie question. I currently have a Blue Ox SwayPro pulling a 23ft Airstream. I am upgrading to a Super Duty F250 with a 2.5in hitch. I know I’ll need a new shank for added height and do not want to use a sleeve. Do I have to use a Blue Ox shank or can I use a different brand? I occasionally pull an utility trailer as well so an all in one solution will be great. Thanks!
asked by: Tobias W
Expert Reply:
You can use other brand shanks with the Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution Systems like the part # BXW1503 that you mentioned. So you could use a Equal-i-zer part # EQ90-02-4900 which fits your hitch size directly and can provide a drop of 6 inches.
Products Referenced in This Question
Equal-i-zer Weight Dist Shank - 2-1/2" Hitch - 10" Rise/6" Drop
- Accessories and Parts
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- Shanks
- 1200 lbs TW
- 12000 lbs GTW
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- Equal-i-zer
- Square - 6 Inch Drop
- Square - 10 Inch Rise
- Equal-i-zer
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Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - Clamp On - Underslung - 15K GTW, 1.5K 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
- 1100 lbs
- 1200 lbs
- 1300 lbs
- 1400 lbs
- Blue Ox
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