Blue Ox TrackPro 2-1/2 inch Hitch Shank Weight Capacity BLU26FR

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The BLU26FR shank what is the rating on this shank? Is is good for 20,000 lb. Of trailer weight and 2,000 lb of tongue weight?

asked by: Theron H

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Helpful Expert Reply:

Yes, the Blue Ox TrackPro weight distribution shank part # BLU26FR does have a 20,000 lb total trailer weight capacity and a 2,000 lb tongue weight capacity.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

A 4-way trailer wiring harness wouldn't carry a brake signal so it wouldn't matter how many axles you would have on a trailer that has a 4-way. A better option would be a 7-way as that style of harness does carry the brake signal.…

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Answer 2

First, thanks for all that info and the photo; your trailer's E-Z Latch coupler is not underslung, so what you need is the standard SwayPro and not the underslung. The correct part number is the following: - Blue Ox SwayPro Weight…

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Answer 3

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 4

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 5

Normally trailer coupler height is around 17 inches, from the ground to the bottom of the coupler, and most hitch manufacturers design their hitches to work with a ball mount that will end up very close to this measurement. I am including a link to…

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Answer 6

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 7

The ideal height will actually have to do with how tall the coupler of the trailer is from the ground. The Draw-Tite #76020 will sit at 13 1/2 inches from the ground to the top of the hitch when installed on a 2016 Mazda CX-9. From what I could find…

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Answer 8

Yes, a trailer that is nose up can cause big problems. A level trailer is ideal and worth working toward for safety. The good news is that you can get the trailer almost exactly level with switching ball mounts. This is where an adjustable ball mount…

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Answer 9

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 10

Those are some good questions, and we'll start with if the brake lights will flash during activation using the Curt True Course Advanced Bluetooth Trailer Sway Control #C94VV. The answer to that is no, they will not flash when the True Course is…

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Answer 11

If the trailer is less than 1 inch off of being perfectly level either up or down then it will be perfectly fine. Having it slightly higher would be better because presumably the tongue weight of the trailer will pull it down a little. You could also…

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Answer 12

While we currently do not have a video showing the replacement process for the Shock #T1242600 on a Dexter Model 10 Brake Actuator #T2478100 it does appear all you need to remove is the 2 large pins along with the top roller to slide the Inner Slide…

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