What are the Torque Specs for the Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution System?

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Hello I recently got a BXW1000 hitch from my local rv dealer and am looking to raise the hitch height one hole for a different vehicle. Just curious how tight to torque the two nuts on the bolts?

asked by: Matt F

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I checked with Blue Ox and you will want to torque the 3/4" bolts on the Blue Ox SwayPro item # BXW1000 to 257 ft/lbs.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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When you say Blue Ox 1,000 lb bars, I believe you are referring to the Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control part #BXW1003 system which has bars rated between 750 lbs-1,000 lbs trailer tongue weight. It doesn't make much of a…

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Answer 2

I would be happy to help you determine the correct weight distribution hitch for towing your travel trailer with your 2018 Ram 1500, but you will need to confirm the total tongue weight of your setup to make sure you select the correct system. Total…

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Answer 3

I understand your frustration and I would be happy to help you. If you are wanting the easiest system to hook up so your wife can do this without needing help you are going to want the Blue Ox TrackPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control item…

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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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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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For sag from towing a trailer the best recommendation I can make is actually a weight distribution system. Suspension enhancement will help level your truck while towing. But the advantage to a weight distribution system is that it levels the vehicle…

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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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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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You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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I'm assuming your 2024 F-250 has the 6-3/4' bed. If that is correct, the right tie-downs are in fact the #TLF3008 and #TL77CR. TorkLift has accounted for the bed access steps on the 2024 model and confirmed these will fit your truck.

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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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What are the Torque Specs for the Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution System?

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