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Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution Shank for 2" Hitches - 12" Long - 9 Hole Adjustment
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Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution Shank for 2" Hitches - 12" Long - 9 Hole Adjustment

Part Number: BXW4003
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Shank measures 12" long from the center of the hitch pin hole to the center of the adjustment holes. 9 Bolt holes let you adjust the height of your Blue Ox SwayPro weight distribution system. Fits 2" receivers. 1-800-940-8924 to order Blue Ox accessories and parts part number BXW4003 or order online at etrailer.com. Free expert support on all Blue Ox products. Great prices and Fastest Shipping for Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution Shank for 2" Hitches - 12" Long - 9 Hole Adjustment. Accessories and Parts reviews from real customers.
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Blue Ox Accessories and Parts - BXW4003

  • Weight Distribution Hitch
  • Shanks
  • Fits 2 Inch Hitch
  • Blue Ox
  • Round - 4 Inch Drop
  • Trunnion - 4 Inch Drop
  • Round - 10 Inch Rise
  • Trunnion - 10 Inch Rise
  • SwayPro

Shank measures 12" long from the center of the hitch pin hole to the center of the adjustment holes. 9 Bolt holes let you adjust the height of your Blue Ox SwayPro weight distribution system. Fits 2" receivers.


Features:

  • Shank slides into your hitch receiver and provides the attachment point for your weight distribution system's head assembly
    • Designed for use with Blue Ox SwayPro weight distribution systems
  • 9 Adjustment holes for attaching the head assembly
    • Lets you level your trailer with your tow vehicle
  • Drop or rise positions available to fit your application
  • Powder coated steel resists corrosion
  • Made in the USA


Specs:

  • Application: 2" x 2" trailer hitch receivers
  • Weight capacity:
    • Maximum gross trailer weight: 15,000 lbs
    • Maximum tongue weight: 1,500 lbs
  • Overall length: 16"
  • 9-Hole weight distribution shank:
    • Total height: 12"
    • Total vertical adjustment: 11-1/4"
    • Holes are spaced 1-1/4" apart on center
  • Distance from center of hitch pin hole:
    • 12" To the center of the adjustment holes
    • 13" To the front of weight distribution shank
    • 6" To the closest part of the gusset
  • Length from gusset to end of shank: 9"
  • Maximum rise: 10-1/2"
  • Maximum drop: 4-1/2"


Dimensions


BXW4003 Blue Ox Sway Pro Weight Distribution Shank - 12" - 9 Hole





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Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution Shank for 2" Hitches - 12" Long - 9 Hole Adjustment - BXW4003

Average Customer Rating:  5.0 out of 5 stars   (32 Customer Reviews)

Shank measures 12" long from the center of the hitch pin hole to the center of the adjustment holes. 9 Bolt holes let you adjust the height of your Blue Ox SwayPro weight distribution system. Fits 2" receivers.

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We received the hitch and hooked it up...pretty easy process. It absolutely makes keeps the rear from sagging at all. I'll update once I've used it a few times. Very happy with the product , the price and the help I received when needed...thanks Kurt! I'll attach pictures at a later date



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This is the first review I have written, but I know how hard it is to get exactly what you are looking for from the internet so if this helps, then good. I upgraded from a Ram 1500 to a 2018 Ram 2500 and need a new shank for my Blue Ox WD hitch.
I had a 7 hole and I purchased the 9 hole hoping it would do the trick, and it did.

I have a 25 foot camper with an approximate 700 pound HW (Sherline verified) when loaded. I keep everything the family needs, minus food in the camper. When installed at the very bottom, the hitch was about 2 inches or so higher than the coupler. Once the coupler was placed on the hitch, the truck squatted about 1.5 inches. Once the WD hitch was engaged, the coupler came up about half an inch.

The camper is about 1/8th of an inch high from being level. Once the food and the goodies get loaded into the camper and the bed of the truck, I anticipate it being slightly nose down, maybe a few 8th's or a 1/4 maybe.

I have no complaints, the shipping was fast and the purchase was easy. This was my first purchase and I will be doing business with etrailer again.



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Came as expected, and came way faster than I expected



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Great fit for my lifted Ram i can also open my tailgate with the 4” extension for my travel trailer.



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Great service, got here on time!



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I reached out directly to the manufacture. Blue Ox was very responsive and courteous. Etrailer offered a better price than I could get purchasing this product directly through the manufacture. I received the product promptly and it was delivered without flaw. This shank allows me to open my truck tailgate with my travel trailer attached. It is a huge help loading and unloading. I wish that Blue Ox made this part for a 2 1/2 inch receiver. It however works great with an adapter.
Etrailer does a great job and I recommend them to my friends.



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I bought this shank to connect my Keystone Cougar 24SABWE to my RAM 2500 Diesel truck. The original shank that came with the Blue Ox hitch left my trailer nose high even when the bottom hole was used in the shank. This item solved all those problems. My trailer rides level and I couldn't be happier.



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Excellent service. Posted question and received quick answer. Ordered and received product in 2 days. Product exactly as described. Fantastic experience all the way around.

Kevin S.

11/20/2022

After a year using the shank to tow our Airstream, the product has continued to perform flawlessly. Weve had zero issues with the shank. It was a great investment in our rig.



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I wish it had an additional hole for the hitch pin. With the extended length I now have to extend the safety chains on my trailer. Either that or I will have to take it to a machine shop and have them drill another hole. Other than that it appears to be a very well built shank. The ball height is still about 1 1/2 inches taller than what it recommended by Airstream but it is better than the 7 hole shank.



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Good products was exactly the drop hitch I needed



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I changed trucks which required a hitch extension piece that would provide for more drop. This part was the OEM replacement providing that extra drop for my Blue Ox SwayPro hitch. eTrailer delivered the product in two days and it met or exceeded all expectations.



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The weight distribution shank I received has 9 adjustment holes instead of the other one I have and it did the trick when I put bolts in hole number 8 and 9 and it leveled the trailer which made me very happy when towing the trailer handled great....



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It's a heavy bugger, but it gets the job done. I lifted my trailer so I needed the taller shank to offset the height difference to my truck.



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Beefy hitch! Well made and works great with my weight distribution setup



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This is a rock hard hitch element. Typical of the blu-ox brand. Fast shipping!



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Everyone I dealt with was knowledgeable and very helpful. Shank I purchased is top quality and accomplished exactly what I needed.

Stephen

1/11/2021

Works Perfect. High quality product



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Very fast shipping. Well made shank.



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Arrived quick. Very solid! Fits perfect ly.



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Works just as it should



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Ordered was filled and arrived ahead of time. So refreshing to deal with a company that values their customers.



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This is the second order I received from you recently. I am impressed my the speed of fulfilling orders.



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Most helpful customer service!



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Service is great. Products are top qual ity.



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Very well made!! Fast shipping!!



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This was exactly as advertised.


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