Do I Set Up a Weight Distribution System Before or After the Factory Self-Leveling Function
Updated 10/22/2025 | Published 03/30/2025
Question:
Hello I have a 2016 Ram 1500 with factory equipped self leveling air suspension, and Im planning on pulling a 5000lb trailer for 10-12 hours with a weight distribution hitch as recommended. How would I setup my WDH if the vehicle has self leveling airbags?
asked by: Allen
Expert Reply:
Hey Allen! You'll want to either hook up your trailer and let the self-leveling do its thing then set up your weight distribution system or just turn the self-leveling completely off.
If you need a weight distribution system, I recommend the Blue Ox SwayPro item # BXW0750. It has a 550 lbs - 750 lbs tongue weight range which will be perfect for your 5,000 lbs trailer.
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Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control for 2" Hitch - 7.5K GTW, 750 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
- 600 lbs
- Blue Ox
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Jerred H.
10/22/2025
Hey Allen, how did things go with the Blue Ox SwayPro and your Ram’s self-leveling suspension? Did the setup process work smoothly once you let the system level out or turned it off? Your experience could help others towing with the same setup.