Proper Adjustment of a Blue Ox Weight Distribution System

Updated 04/10/2024 | Published 08/16/2014

Question:

I have a blue ox and its easy to use witch is nice I need to know how many chain links should I be using in the turn lock and were do I count them from bottom to top are top to bottom Also what is the purpose of how many I use I have a dodge 2500 HD king cab short bed towing a 32ft Travel trailer

asked by: Jim L

Expert Reply:

Ideally there should be 5 chain links on your Blue Ox weight distribution hitch between the spring bars' ends and the top of the rotating lift brackets. If there are fewer than 5 links you can try adjusting the hitch head back (toward the trailer and away from the tow vehicle) until you have 5 links between them. If this cannot be done you should consider re-installing the system from scratch; the installation instructions are linked for you. For the system to work as intended the angle of the head should be such that you have the 5 links visible. This ensures the system's geometry is correct so it can properly move the trailer tongue weight forward to the tow vehicle's front wheels.

expert reply by: Adam R

Truman B.

3/22/2024

How do I change the angle my blue ox sway pro hitch head

Mike L.

4/10/2024

@TrumanB The hitch head that the SwayPro uses doesn't tilt. You'll do your large adjustments by moving the hitch head up or down on the shank and the fine adjustments by using more or less chain links. This is explained in the install instructions we've linked below for you:

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