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CrowsnestGuy
Explorer
May 20, 2014

Blue Ox Sway Pro Setup

I was wondering if someone can tell me if I have this setup right.
I know I need to scale it but nearest scale is 100km away.
Empty measurements .......
Rear 39-3/4"
Front 37-1/2"


With Blue Ox 1000# bars hooked up with TT
Rear 37"
Front 38"
Trailer is 1/2" lower in front then rear

I called Blue Ox before I bought and told them my dry tongue weight was 730# plus batteries and propane and they suggested the 1000# bars.
I called them today with this and they said to take another link so I did and the measurements do not change at all.

Are these measurements about we're they should be or should I be getting the 1500# bars? I have almost returned the measurements to the front of the truck but I am a bit squatty in the back.

I have included a picture for reference.
Thank you


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20 Replies

  • Ron3rd's avatar
    Ron3rd
    Explorer III
    Hondavalk wrote:
    carringb wrote:
    Your springs should drop. That's how spring work. A half inch of front end lift is nothing to worry about. It looks like a good setup to me. Keep in mind that excessively stiff spring bars will put more stress on the trailer and the hitch receiver, so bigger isn't always better.

    X2


    X3, and if the truck handles fine you should be OK. Also can you put more tilt in the head to put more pressure on the bars?
  • carringb wrote:
    Your springs should drop. That's how spring work. A half inch of front end lift is nothing to worry about. It looks like a good setup to me. Keep in mind that excessively stiff spring bars will put more stress on the trailer and the hitch receiver, so bigger isn't always better.

    X2
  • CHD Dad wrote:
    Newer half ton trucks are made to be comfy vs being a load hauler. Do you have the max payload package as well? A lot of half tons (mine included) can benefit from something like airbags, Timbrens, or similar to help with the squat. If you're running a heavy tongue it will also help the bounce on rough roads or expansion strips.

    They won't do a thing to help payload rating but they will help firm up the soft suspension.

    FYI - my tongue weight is around 825# and I'm running the 1000# bars on my Blue Ox. Love the hitch and the ride of it.


    Truck has Max Tow #7700 payload. Door says 1690#

    I have only used the hitch twice on short trips and like it as well. I am having problems with the little rivets coming out by the pins for the bars but there customer service guys have been awesome and are sending me the new parts.
  • Your springs should drop. That's how spring work. A half inch of front end lift is nothing to worry about. It looks like a good setup to me. Keep in mind that excessively stiff spring bars will put more stress on the trailer and the hitch receiver, so bigger isn't always better.
  • Newer half ton trucks are made to be comfy vs being a load hauler. Do you have the max payload package as well? A lot of half tons (mine included) can benefit from something like airbags, Timbrens, or similar to help with the squat. If you're running a heavy tongue it will also help the bounce on rough roads or expansion strips.

    They won't do a thing to help payload rating but they will help firm up the soft suspension.

    FYI - my tongue weight is around 825# and I'm running the 1000# bars on my Blue Ox. Love the hitch and the ride of it.
  • So maybe a silly question then.....if I get the bigger 1500# bars will it bring the rear up to were it needs to be without pushing the front down to much as I was almost back to its unloaded height?

    TIA
  • CrowsnestGuy wrote:
    Trailer is 6300# delivered and GVW 9500#
    I emptied contents of old TT and put in this new one, maybe 1000# Max


    Truck has Max Tow package (11,000)
    7700 package


    I see. Most people don't know what a "7700 package" is and I thought it was your tow rating.

    Anyway, you're still squatting too much.
  • I bet you are over 1000 lb tongue weight. Since you may be exceeding the bars rating. That may be why you don't see any difference when you change links again. I suggest you get your tongue weight verified.

    Thanks!

    Jeremiah
  • Trailer is 6300# delivered and GVW 9500#
    I emptied contents of old TT and put in this new one, maybe 1000# Max


    Truck has Max Tow package (11,000)
    7700 package
  • I'd say you're still squatting too much in the rear.

    That's also a lot of trailer for that truck.

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