Blue Ox Swaypro how many links?
How many chain links do you tighten your Blue Ox Swaypro to? Please include truck and trailer details. I have a ~9,000 lb loaded 38' tt behind an Excursion. I've experimented with different settings a...
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Lifting the truck higher definitely helps with removing the bars. If I lift the truck to the point where the tires are almost of the ground then I can latch and unlatch by hand alone. As you use more links you remove some of the flex out of the bars which can help tighten up the sway control. According to Blue Ox you can use as many links as you need for a comfortable level ride.
However, the side effect of using more links is that you end up transferring weight to the front axle and back to the trailer's axle. This can compromise handling and actually induce sway if too many links are used for a particular setup.
With that said, on my particular setup I experimented by using every single link I could possibly use. I didn't experience any handling or sway issues. The combo became really solid, but the ride became quite harsh on rough roads though.
However, the side effect of using more links is that you end up transferring weight to the front axle and back to the trailer's axle. This can compromise handling and actually induce sway if too many links are used for a particular setup.
With that said, on my particular setup I experimented by using every single link I could possibly use. I didn't experience any handling or sway issues. The combo became really solid, but the ride became quite harsh on rough roads though.
