Do Both The Old & New Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution Hitch Heads Have Castor Built In For Sway?

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The swaypro hitch head has a castor system present. Also, I know there is and old and new style head, one with quick release bar latches and one with retention pins. Do both versions of the hitch head contain the caster system or just the new version that use’s retention pins? Thanks

asked by: Casey E

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Helpful Expert Reply:

Both the Old Style Head # BXW4011 with the latches and New Style Head # BLU54XR which uses the Pins # BLU72FR have the castor in the head to help prevent sway.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

The Blue Ox #BXW1500 Weight Distribution Hitch utilizes clamp-on brackets to tighten the chains at, but as it turns out will not work with larger 8" frames. You will need to use the Blue Ox #BLU98FR Lift Brackets for 8 inch frames. I reached out…

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Answer 2

The highest capacity weight distribution system we have is the Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control item #BXW2000. It is rated for trailer's up to 20,000 lbs with a tongue weight range of 1,500 - 2,000 lbs. This system has built in…

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We've confirmed with Blue Ox in the past that the replacement pin and clip part #BLU72FR is the correct replacement for the SwayPro you have as long as it's the current style #BXW2000 and not a much older versoin.

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Answer 4

Hello Don. For starters, we do not recommend using the Blue Ox WD Hitch #BXW2000 with the shank from your Gen-Y hitch. While the Gen-Y shanks are durable, they are simply not meant to be used in this way. That said, the #BXW2000 comes with a 9-hole…

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That's a really great question! While I don't have a direct answer for you since there are some variables in play, I can give you some information that will help you figure out is the 1,000 lb tongue weight (TW) #BXW1000 or the 1,500 lb TW…

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Hey Jack, the Furrion Chill HE RV unit like the part #FR52PR is going to be your best solution. It is the quietest and draws the lowest amount of power at 11.2 amps compared to most similar options that are around 15. We've tested all of the…

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Answer 7

Thanks for reaching out, Randy! You'll want to use regular axle or molybdenum grease, according to my contact at Curt. Not sure why they don't have it in the instructions for your Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package…

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To lubricate the hitch ball for your Andersen Weight Distribution System I recommend using White Grease #58117. This particular grease is designed specifically for this type of application and will do a great job of reducing friction and protecting…

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Answer 9

Since the instructions for the Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution #BXW1000 state that any air-ride shock absorbers, air springs, or automatic leveling systems need to be disabled or deflated to the manufacturer's minimum recommended pressure…

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Answer 10

You are correct that in the Blue Ox SwayPro Owner's Manual they do recommend use molybdenum grease on both the hitch ball and the spring bars. The LubriMatic Moly EP Grease #LM54FR in a grease gun, such as #L30480, will work well. You could use…

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Answer 11

You are correct that the Blue Ox SwayPro weight distribution systems do require the use of molybdenum grease. For that you would want the part #LM54FR. If you need a grease gun for that you would also need the part #L30200.

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Answer 12

Yes, the UltraLube Biobased Moly EP Grease part #LM54FR is a molybdenum based grease so it will work with the Blue Ox Sway Pro Weight Distribution Systems like part #BXW1500.

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