Will The Reese Weight Distribution Shank Fit With Blue Ox Sway Pro Weight Distribution Hitch?

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Can RP54970 be used with the Blue Ox Sway Pro?

asked by: Gregory W

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While the holes are still spaced 1-1/4" apart for the Reese Weight Dist Shank # RP54970 I do recommend staying with the Blue Ox Shank # BXW4001 The Blue Ox uses a solid shank unlike the Reese which has ears that are not as strong.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

While we only carry the Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control #BXW1500, the only difference between the #BXW1500 and the BXW1500-S is the shank that is included. The #BXW1500 comes with the Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution Shank…

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Answer 2

The solution you came up with is the best solution to allow you the needed tailgate clearance. The Equal-i-zer shank part #EQ90-02-4600 will give you the clearance you need and while it is longer the added length would not significantly change the…

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The distance between the mounting holes of the Reese Shank part #RP54970 is 1-1/4 inches and the diameter of the holes is 3/4 of an inch.

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Answer 4

The combined load of your 4 tires and wheels just needs to match or exceed the loaded weight of your trailer minus its tongue weight. If your trailer will weigh 3 tons (6,000 pounds) I recommend getting trailer tires that have a maximum load of at…

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Answer 5

I would recommend that Blue Ox TrackPro #BLU77FR simply because it does not have lift chains like the SwayPro #BXW1006. Both will do a great job but the TrackPro will have a little less movement because of the absence of drop chains. Blue Ox is a…

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Answer 6

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 7

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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Answer 8

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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Answer 9

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 10

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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Answer 11

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 12

You're correct. The repalcement for your existing B12EA-22 brake would be #AKEBRK-7R-SA for the right side and #AKEBRK-7L-SA for the left.

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