Can the Shank w/ the Blue Ox TrackPro Be Used Upside Down?

Updated 04/15/2025 | Published 04/10/2025

Question:

Can the 7-hole shank be used upside down? It would be for my 2021 Highlander.

asked by: Joe B

Expert Reply:

It sure can Joe! The shank included with the Blue Ox TrackPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control item # BLU36FR can be used in both the rise or drop position.

What kind of trailer do you have?

expert reply by: Jerred H

Blue Ox TrackPro Shank
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Joe B.

4/14/2025

I have a dual axle car trailer that is rated to 7k pounds. The trailer will only be carrying a Miata track car. The total weight will be about 4200 pounds after loading. Looking at around 450 pounds of tongue weight. From what I am reading the Blue Ox WDH should work well with my Highlander. The shank will need to be rotated to the rise position as the hitch assembly sits a bit low on the car. Glad to know it will work that way. Thank you for the answer.

Jerred H.

4/15/2025

@JoeB Thanks for all the information! You are correct the Blue Ox TrackPro item # BLU36FR is definitely going to help you out and is the correct capacity. If you have any questions down the road feel free to reach out to me directly by email or in the comment box below.