Do Blue Ox Weight Distribution Shanks Have Different Holes
Updated 10/30/2025 | Published 02/17/2025
Question:
Hello. I have been using a Blue Ox weight distribution hitch for 8 years. Am swithching from a half ton tow vehicle to a mid size truck, Frontier. Am only seeing Blue Ox shanks with 7 holes, but mine has six. Did they once upon a time have six holes? Thanks.
asked by: Jamie
Expert Reply:
Hey Jamie, at one point Blue Ox had several different shank sizes so one with 6 holes was definitely possible. Are you wanting a new system or just a new shank? If so, let me know more details and I'll let you know what you'd need.
I attached a link to a page that has all of the Blue Ox shanks we offer for you to check out as well.
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Blue Ox TrackPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - 7-Hole Shank - 6K GTW, 600 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
- Top-Mount
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 300 lbs
- 400 lbs
- 500 lbs
- Blue Ox
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Jameson C.
10/30/2025
Hey Jamie, what did you end up deciding on for your Blue Ox setup with the Frontier? Your update could make it easier for others switching tow vehicles and comparing the different shank options.