Can Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution # BXW2003 Be Used With I-Beam Frames?
Updated 12/08/2025 | Published 11/14/2025
Question:
I’m looking at purchasing a 16k split tilt triumph equipment trailer. It has an ibeam frame. will the provided brackets work? Looks like they’re better suited to box tubing or c- channel. The trailer is fully galvanized so I don’t want to weld to it and I’d rather not drill holes through it
asked by: Neil
Expert Reply:
Hey Neil, thanks for reaching out. You are right the frame brackets for the Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution # BXW2003 are really only intended to be used with boxed frames. The I-beam would present an issue. That being said, it is possible to use the WD hitch with an I-beam, but you'll need to have pieces of steel plate welded to the trailer frame to box it in to provide a secure mounting location for the frame brackets to mount 29" back from the center of the coupler ball.
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Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - 2.5" Hitch - Underslung - 20K GTW, 2K 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
- Underslung
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 1600 lbs
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Jesse M.
12/8/2025
Hey Neil, did you end up finding a good way to mount the SwayPro brackets on your galvanized I-beam trailer? Your experience could point others in the right direction who are working with a similar frame.