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Thread: Blue Ox Sway Pro question
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05-06-2023, 07:49 AM #11
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Try weighing your current setup on a truck scale and then adjust your link and weigh again, to measure how much weight you transfer to the front axle. Blue Ox customer service advised that I can go as high as the eleventh link.
My truck also dropped over 2 inches in the rear when hitched. After I replaced the factory bump stops with Sumo compression stops, it only drops 1/2 inch.2018 2670MK
2019 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab Z71
Blue Ox hitch
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05-13-2023, 04:37 PM #12
When towing our 315RLTS using a Blue Ox 20K with 2K bars, I counted from the bar and used the 8th link. But , now I use the 7th link from the bar and experience a lot less sway and quicker recovery when experiencing porposing after going over a dip in the road. I also use a 2ft breaker bar and socket when connecting the chains which helps tremendously.
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2019 Reflection 315 RLTS w/Dual Pane Windows; 2nd AC
-- 7K Axles; 3500 lb Springs; MORRyde SRE-4000; Roadmaster Comfort Ride Shocks
-- 400 Ah BB Lithium; 1590 watts solar; MultiPlus-II Inverter; Renogy 40A DC DC Charger
2016 RAM 2500 CC SB 4x4 Diesel
-- Blue Ox SwayPro 20k/2k hitch; Timbren Rear Bump Stops
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05-16-2023, 07:23 AM #13
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When in doubt, RTFM.
2023 Reflection 297RSTS
2020 F-250 Power Stroke
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05-16-2023, 07:45 AM #14
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I purchased by Blue Ox Sway Pro over three years ago and just looked at the current online sizing graph, which did not exist then. If I had that graph when purchasing the BO it would have properly determined the correct sizing.
I could not find a manual on Blue Ox web site and a general manual finder website brought up a manual older than my three year old version.
I found the manual useful but lacking in both loading the bars and reasonable safety precautions. When removing the bars I wiggle the bar at the chain connection to ensure that most of the load is removed before unloading to keep the wrench from potentially causing injury. This keeps me from needing a longer wrench (which I have) to safely remove the load. (the above mentioned straps very likely are safer/easier).Last edited by TimtheToolMan; 05-16-2023 at 08:38 AM.
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