Torque Specification for 2-5/16 inch Ball in the Blue Ox Sway Pro Weight Distribution System

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2-5/16inch ball that was ordered at the same time for the Blue Ox 2-Point Weight Distribution w/ Sway 20,000 lbs unit what is the torque spec 675 ? ? ?

asked by: Steve

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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 need is the 1-7/8" 12pt Thin Walled Socket - 3/4" Drive - Chromium-Vanadium Steel item # ALL643216.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Answer 1

The nut and washer of the 2 inch hitch ball #C49FR are zinc coated whereas the rest of the ball is stainless steel.

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Answer 2

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…

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The 2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-5/8" Long Shank - Stainless Steel - 15K #C49FR you were looking at uses a 1-7/8" nut, and will need a 1-7/8" socket like the #ALL643216. In addition you will…

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Answer 4

The part #LM54FR that you referenced would work well for you. This grease contains molybdenum disulfide (often refered to as "moly") for better performance than general-purpose grease when metal parts are under high loads or…

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Answer 5

Most of the 2-5/16 inch hitch balls will use either a 1-inch diameter shank or 1-1/4 inch diameter shank. The nut size on a hitch ball with a 1-1/4 inch shank, like the Tow Ready 2-5/16 Inch Hitch Ball, part #19286, will use a 1-7/8 inch socket. A…

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Answer 6

If your truck and trailer look to be level when adjusting to the 8th chain link with the Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution System #BXW1500 then this isn't a problem. I recommend also taking the trailer out for a short test drive to see…

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Answer 7

The socket size needed to install the Curt hitch ball #C40008 would be 1-13/16 inches. The torque required for tightening the nut is 450 ft lbs. If you do not have a torque wrench rated up to 450 foot pounds in which case you'll never…

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Answer 8

We don't have a combo of the Curt Hitch Ball #C40008 and Curt Ball Mount #C45340. The ball mount is extremely heavy-duty, rated up to 17,000 pounds. I think it's safe to assume you don't have a torque wrench rated up to 450 foot pounds…

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Answer 9

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 10

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 11

The Powertek PDC1001 is a very old and outdated unit so for replacement you'd be wiring up a completely new panel for which I recommend the Progressive Dynamics RV Power Control Center part #PD4135K. This panel has 5 AC branches and 7 DC fuse…

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Answer 12

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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Torque Specification for 2-5/16 inch Ball in the Blue Ox Sway Pro Weight Distribution System

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