Which Blue Ox SwayPro WD System for 2017 Chevy Tahoe and Silverado 3500

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The Blue Ox Sway Pro Hitches part numbers BLU66FR and BXW1000 appear to be the same hitch with the exception of the shank height 10 inches for the BXW1000 and 12.5 inches for the BLU66FR, please correct me if I am wrong. Given they are the same hitch, what shank height would you recommend? I will be pulling a 8,000-pound trailer with a TW of about 900 pounds. The tow vehicles will be a 2017 Chevy Tahoe 4X4 with a towing package and a Chevy 350 HD with a towing package. I am leaning towards the 12.5 inch shank heigh, but do you think that is an overkill? Thanks for any recommendations. I am ready to order upon your reply. Thanks

asked by: Earle N

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Hey Earle, yes the difference between the Blue Ox Sway Pro part # BXW1000 and the part # BLU66FR is the shank like you noticed. The part # BLU66FR can only do a drop of 2 inches whereas the part # BLU66FR can do a drop up to 5 inches. Since both of your vehicles are going to have hitches that sit up higher I would recommend the # BLU66FR since it allows for more flexibility with picking the correct drop. I would definitely say this isn't overkill.

What kind of trailer do you have?

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Earle N.

9/15/2025

Thanks very much for your answer, I will go with the BLU66FR.

Jameson C.

9/15/2025

@EarleN Glad to help!

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Hey Earle, yes the difference between the Blue Ox Sway Pro part # BXW1000 and the part # BLU66FR is the shank like you noticed. The part # BLU66FR can only do a drop of 2 inches whereas the part # BLU66FR can do a drop up to 5 inches. Since both of your vehicles are going to have hitches that sit up higher I would recommend the # BLU66FR since it allows for more flexibility with picking the correct drop. I would definitely say this isn't overkill.

What kind of trailer do you have?

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The difference between these two systems is the included shank. The Blue Ox #BLU66FR shank has 9 adjustment holes allowing for a 7.8 inch drop to a 14.72 inch rise, where as the Blue Ox #BXW1006 has a 11 hole shank allowing for a 7 inch drop to a 13…

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Answer 2

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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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Hi Paul, you’re definitely on the right track here, and I can help you narrow this down with confidence. With your tandem 3,500 lb Dexter axles and 33 inch spacing, both the Dexter EZ Flex part #K71-652-00 and the Lippert Road Armor part #LC53CK are…

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According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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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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You can use leaf springs that are rated higher than the axle without any issues as long as they measure the correct measurement for your trailer. For example the 6-leaf double eye spring for 7,000 lb axles part #e64SR measures 24-7/8" eye to…

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The #84 spindle is just a common way to identify the spindle dimensions typically used for 3,500 lb axles. So instead of listing out the parts, people can just say they have #84 spindles and it's easier to know what fits it. The CE Smith Trailer…

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Answer 9

It sounds like you are speaking of the wires for the brake magnets. If this is correct, you will need to connect one of the wires to the brake controller output wire on your trailer connector and the other wire will need to be grounded to a clean…

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Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

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The 5.30-12 tires, being wider, are going to make more contact with the road. This means that the noise, and heat build up will be higher than a 4.80-12 tire but the rolling resistance will actually be less because the tire is larger diameter. The…

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Answer 12

Hey Bryan, that's a good question. The pricing can definitely be misleading, but I wouldn't use it to judge the quality of the tire. A lot of that comes down to promotions, inventory, and whether you're looking at a tire by itself or…

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