Can Blue Ox Hitch Receiver Immobilizer II # BX88225 Be Used with Weight Distribution Shank

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I have a 2.5 inch receiver that has a bit of slop. Is the immobilizer suitable for use with a 1200 lb weight distribution hitch.

asked by: Patrick A

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Yes, the Blue Ox Hitch Receiver Immobilizer II # BX88225 that you referenced can be used with a weight distribution shank like what you have.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

You are correct, you would not be able to use locking anti-rattle device #SHP2040-XL on a Weigh Safe adjustable ball mount for 2-1/2 inch hitches because of the solid shank. And that is why we do not recommend it as a related product on any of the…

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Answer 2

We've had customers have the U-bolt of the Roadmaster Quiet Hitch for 2-1/2" Trailer Hitches #RM-062 facing up and down and it has worked just fine. I would probably use it in the configuration you referenced. That way the #RM-062 isn't…

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We do have other anti rattle devices that we carry, but nothing specifically designed to limit fore/aft movement. If you have already tried The Blue Ox immobilizer #BX88312, I'm afraid I do not have a more effective anti rattle device that I can…

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According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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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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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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Hi Glen, It will depend on what the GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating) is of your trailer to determine which B&W 5th wheel to gooseneck adapter will work best for you. Fifth wheels and gooseneck trailers go off of pin weight instead of tongue…

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Hey Mike, welcome back! Thanks for all of the info you listed from your Grand Design. Based on that and fact you have 5,200 lb axles the correct bearing kit would be the part #BK3-300 which comes with the correct bearings, races, seal, and a cotter…

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Answer 9

Hi Kristian, great question! The etrailer Anti-Rattle Hitch Collar, part #e55YV, works by taking the slack out between your hitch receiver and the shank of your ball mount or hitch-mounted accessory. It clamps around the outside lip of your 2-1/2…

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Can Blue Ox Hitch Receiver Immobilizer II # BX88225 Be Used with Weight Distribution Shank

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