Greasing Blue Ox Swaypro What is a Zerk Fitting
Updated 01/12/2026 | Published 09/12/2024
Question:
I read that we are suppose to grease zerk on the front of both bar pivots What the heck is zero and is there a special place to grease?
asked by: Sharon
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Expert Reply:
Hey Sharon, a zerk fitting is basically another name for grease fitting. It looks like a little metal nipple with a ball bearing in the center. You can see them on the back of the pivoting assembly that holds the spring bars.
expert reply by:
Jameson C
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Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control for 2" Hitch - 10,000 lbs GTW, 1,000 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Trunnion Bar
- Fits 3 Inch Frame
- Fits 4 Inch Frame
- Fits 5 Inch Frame
- Fits 6 Inch Frame
- Includes Shank
- 2-5/16 Inch Ball
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 900 lbs
- Blue Ox
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Jameson C.
1/12/2026
Hey Sharon, how did it go finding the zerk fittings on your Blue Ox SwayPro? Were you able to spot the ones on the back of the pivoting assembly and get them greased? Your update could make it easier for others learning about these fittings.