Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution Shank for 2-1/2" Hitch - 9" Long - 9 Hole Adjustment
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Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution Shank for 2-1/2" Hitch - 9" Long - 9 Hole Adjustment
Item # BXW4028
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Blue Ox Accessories and Parts - BXW4028
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- Shanks
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- Blue Ox
- 2000 lbs TW
- 20000 lbs GTW
Shank measures 9" long. 9 Bolt holes let you adjust the height of your Blue Ox SwayPro weight distribution system. Fits 2-1/2" 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: 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" trailer hitch receivers
- Weight capacity:
- Maximum gross trailer weight: 20,000 lbs
- Maximum tongue weight: 2,000 lbs
- Shank length (from center of hitch pin hole to center of adjustment holes): 9"
BXW4028 Blue Ox Sway Pro Weight Distribution Shank for 2-1/2" Hitches - 9" Long - 9-Hole Adjustment
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Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution Shank for 2-1/2" Hitch - 9" Long - 9 Hole Adjustment - BXW4028
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (44 Customer Reviews)
Shank measures 9" long. 9 Bolt holes let you adjust the height of your Blue Ox SwayPro weight distribution system. Fits 2-1/2" receivers.by: Duane 03/17/2023
Got a new pickup didn't want to use the reducer on my hitch this worked perfect. Blue Ox makes a great product
by: AugieM08/17/2022
This shank allowed me to level my trailer with a new 3/4 pickup, as they get bigger every few years, and it allows me to forget the hassle of lining up the holes in the receiver with a 2" shank and adapter for a 2 1/2" receiver. With the weight and bulk of hitches this small improvement is quite nice.
by: Tom 10/29/2021
I went with the 2.5x2.5 shank to eliminate the 2.5x2.0 bushing. Needed the extra holes the 9 hole provided to pull level. Great 3 day response time. Give these people a chance to earn your business.
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Works as expected, eliminating long, hole line up time during hitch change out. Waiting on a 3 shank to eliminate bushings altogether. When it comes out Ill be buying one from here.
Tom - 11/01/2022by: Harold 01/05/2023
BXW4028 perfect fit for 2022 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD with 2.5 hitch and 2023 Airstream 22FB Bambi
by: Tom 09/25/2022
This adapter allowed me to use my existing weight distribution hitch in my new truck.
by: Trent 01/04/2023
Upgraded trucks and needed to upgrade to a larger (2.5) shank with a longer drop as well. Blue Ox products have worked well for me.
by: David08/19/2022
Did not work. Because the back was not smooth the bolt would not hold my hitch connection tight. Didn’t have time to return because I was going to an out of state job and because the paint was scratched. Its just laying on the floor at home never to be used.
by: Jonathan06/01/2022
Wow they always have what you need at a great price delivered promptly. The website is very design and easy to navigate. And the folks there are like good neighbors. Thank you once again you make traveling with my Airstream that much more enjoyable!
Instead of needing a new hitch when I upsized my vehicle they had just the right parts to make going from 2” to 2-1/2” a painless and budget friendly.
by: Henry07/06/2022
The part arrived sooner than anticipated and was exactly what I was looking for, great service, both customer and information wise, very happy with my experience at etrailer.com, it will be the first place I go for future replacement parts.
by: Jon Wright08/19/2022
Trying to buy a product that's unfamiliar to me was daunting,but your staff was very informative and so helpful that it made the process easier than I thought, I would highly recommend etrailer to all my friends, thanks again
by: Joseph 10/01/2021
Received on date promised and product looks great. Great company to work with
Comments
Works great upgraded to a 2020 Ford F250 with a 2 12 receiver and needed the larger hitch bar.
Joseph - 10/08/2022by: William 08/26/2020
If you have 2.5" shank receiver tow hitch in a 3/4 ton truck like my Ram 2500, this part fits much tighter and is safer all around as compared to using an adapter to make a 2" receiver shaft fit a 2.5" hitch. Less wear, less noise, better control. It is also very well build with excellent finish and the proper sized pin. And etrailer service is the BEST!
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Still PERFECT!
William M - 08/27/2021by: Gregory 08/27/2022
No more of the rattle I experienced when using the 2” to 2 1/2” adapter on my RAM 2500.
by: Jeffrey05/05/2022
Great experience. Ordered around 11pm and they fulfilled the order within about 15 minutes and had it packaged with a label another 10 minutes after that, based on their tracker. I paid for expedited 2 day delivery and received it a day earlier than expected. Best online ordering experience I’ve had.
by: Stephen 09/03/2022
Worked great got my 22 Ram 2500!
by: Terrance 05/18/2020
I needed additional drop on my Blue Ox weight distribution hitch when I bought a RAM Powerwagon. This longer shank worked perfectly! An added plus was the 2 1/2 inch shank that was the same as my receiver hitch. No more adapter that rattles all the time. My trailer now sits level. Thank you.
by: Vivek01/10/2023
Fits perfectly!
by: Michael 05/06/2020
This was just as described. I upgraded my truck to a 2500 and found the 2" tongue hitch that came with my tow package would not lower enough to make my travel trailer level. This dropped it about 3 more inches which worked perfect. It also allows for more tongue weight which is very nice.
by: Gil 09/03/2022
Great option and definitely a superior option to a 2” bar and a sleeve. Quality and utility are great.
by: Greg 09/02/2021
Enables us to use our existing Blue Ox Swaypro on our new truck with a 2 1/2” receiver instead of using an adapter. Also, we needed to lower the hitch ball because the truck is higher than previous vehicle. It worked great.
by: Timothy 06/24/2020
Received my Blue Ox 2.5” shank in record time, at a very competitive price and better yet, free shipping on a item that weighed 28 pounds! Etrailer is the first place I look for any of my RV parts etc.
by: Justin03/27/2022
Customer support was very helpful and knowledgeable to ensure I was getting correct part, ordering process was simple and shipping time was relatively quick.
by: Sherri03/18/2020
Very pleased. I replaced my F150 with an F250 and needed a 2.5 inch shank. etrailer delivered quickly and at a fair price
by: Sherri03/18/2020
Very pleased. I replaced my F150 with an F250 and needed a 2.5 inch shank. etrailer delivered quickly and at a fair price
by: Doug 03/11/2021
Ordering from these guys is a breeze. Products arrive quickly and on time. I had to get this distribution shank to switch ball for R/V to another truck. All parts fit. Have a couple of LONG Hauls with it. Everything worked as expected.
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