What are the Torque Specs for the Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution System?

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Hello I recently got a BXW1000 hitch from my local rv dealer and am looking to raise the hitch height one hole for a different vehicle. Just curious how tight to torque the two nuts on the bolts?

asked by: Matt F

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I checked with Blue Ox and you will want to torque the 3/4" bolts on the Blue Ox SwayPro item # BXW1000 to 257 ft/lbs.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Answer 1

Due to the spring tension of the spring bars pulling hard on the nuts of the u-bolts you would not have to worry about torqueing them down. As long as the nuts are threaded on they won't go anywhere. Hand tight would be all that's needed.

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Answer 2

When you say Blue Ox 1,000 lb bars, I believe you are referring to the Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control part #BXW1003 system which has bars rated between 750 lbs-1,000 lbs trailer tongue weight. It doesn't make much of a…

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The differenc in the Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control Systems part #BXW1000 and part #BXW1003 is in the coupler type it is designed to fit part #BXW1000 is designed for a standard coupler just like what you have on your 2021 Forest…

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Answer 4

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…

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Answer 5

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 6

Hey Nelson, so you would need two separate systems since a supplemental braking system can only be used with a towed vehicle and a trailer brake controller can only control trailer brakes. Main difference is a supplemental braking system is designed…

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Answer 7

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.

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Answer 8

Hey Micah! Pacbrake has actually been around for a long time, more than 60 years. We have had customers ask for these air bags in the past, and we've seen them on vehicles coming in. Until now, Firestone has been the go to since their quality is…

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Answer 9

Hey Brandon, I would strongly recommend sticking with the Tekonsha RF brake controller part #TK94FR. We know this works really well and it sounds like it worked well for you too. The Curt Echo is not reliable enough for me to really ever recommend it…

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Answer 10

If you just need a 4-pin to 7-pin trailer wiring adapter, then you can use part #C57672. This will plug into the 4-pin trailer connector on your brother's vehicle and give him the 7-pin socket for the trailer. Keep in mind, this will only give…

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Answer 11

Actually, the P3 now has the upgraded axis accelerometer like the P2. The Tekonsha P3 Trailer Brake Controller #90195, will work with both electric over hydraulic brakes on the trailer as well as electric brakes. It has a menu option on the display…

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