Replacement Blue Ox Weight Distribution Head

Question

Question:

What head unit is this one please?

asked by: Sheldon B

1

Helpful Expert Reply:

Thanks for the picture! Based on that you have the Blue Ox Underslung weight distribution head # BXW4012.

expert reply by: Jameson C

1

click to enlarge

Answer 1

Hello Ed, Thanks for writing in! You were right on the money with the Replacement Spring Bars for Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution System #BXW4007. I would definitely step down from your current 1,500-lb bars for the new trailer. Your trailer has…

view full answer...

Answer 2

They are not Josh. The Replacement Spring Bars item #BXW4008 are only going to fit the newer SwayPro systems. You'll need to replace the head on your SwayPro as well, which we do not have. I attached a couple of pictures below that break down the…

view full answer...

Answer 3

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…

view full answer...

Answer 4

Hello Susie, Great question. When installing the Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control for 2" Hitch - 10,000 lbs GTW, 1,000 lbs TW #BXW1000 you will want to start with 9 links under tension. It is step #9 in the instructions, I…

view full answer...

Answer 5

The spring bars may or may not play a part. Given the trailer is from 2020, there is a good chance you have spring bars that work with the old or new head. The old head is the Replacement Head for Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution Systems #BXW4011…

view full answer...

Answer 6

Hello Ernesto; are you talking about the Blue Ox SwayPro like #BXW1000? If so, I would move it to the 9th link. The chain can be adjusted, it doesn't have to stay set on the 7th. The instructions actually say to insert the 9th chain link from the…

view full answer...

Answer 7

When it comes to replacing your spring bars you need to first know what the tongue weight rating is for your current system. The bars will have dimples on them which will tell you what your tongue rating is. Any of the following bars will work for…

view full answer...

Answer 8

The old style bars are not going to be available as Blue Ox has phased them out, and I did speak to Blue Ox and they said that the older hitch heads are different so the new Replacement Spring Bars for Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution System…

view full answer...

Answer 9

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…

view full answer...

Answer 10

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.

view full answer...

Answer 11

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…

view full answer...

Answer 12

Since wire color codes are NOT universal, we always recommend wiring by function, rather than wire color. If you look at the Trailer Wiring FAQ article I have linked you to, you can see some diagrams showing the proper way to wire a vehicle and…

view full answer...

Replacement Blue Ox Weight Distribution Head

Product Page this Question was Asked From

Continue Researching