How to Convert Underslung Blue Ox Weight Distribution to Standard Style Coupler  

We actually have the older and newer style of Blue Ox Weight Distribution heads like you mentioned. The part #BXW4011 is the older style and the part #BLU54XR is the new style.

If you move up to the 1,200LB Equal-i-zer Hitch Head #EQ90-02-1200 you will need to use the larger 1,200lb weight distribution Spring Bars #EQ90-01-1299 with the hitch as they use larger spring bars. To use your current spring bars you will need the…

If your trailer's loaded tongue weight is at 1,000 pounds I do recommend upgrading your system by replacing the spring bars with the 1,500 pound #BXW4008. This will be a simple swap and they will work with the existing head on your Blue Ox…

Yes, the Equalizer Head part #EQ90-02-1000 that you referenced is the correct replacement head for the 1,000 lb tongue weight system part #EQ37100ET that you have.

The Blue OX Weight Distribution System you're talking about item #BXW1006 will get the job done but you will have a very rigid and stiff ride. I have a better product for you based on the weight specifications you've provided. I recommend a…

The Replacement Socket for Equal-i-zer 1,000 Lb Weight Distribution Systems part #EQ90-03-1000 is larger than the Replacement Socket for Equal-i-zer 600 Lb Weight Distribution Systems part #EQ90-03-0600 therefore, it cannot be used with the…

Both the Old Style Head #BXW4011 with the latches and New Style Head #BLU54XR which uses the Pins #BLU72FR have the castor in the head to help prevent sway.

An underslung trailer coupler is one that attaches to the bottom of the trailer frame and an overslung one is one that attaches to the top of the frame. Measuring is not required if you just take a look at your coupler and see where it attaches to…

The difference between Blue Ox SwayPro heads #BXW4011 and #BXW4012 is the angle at which the trunnions are relative to the head. Head #BXW4012 is designed for underslung, also called bottom-mount, couplers so the bars are not at as a steep of an…

I reached out to a representative of Equal-i-zer, who told me that the sockets from the 1,200 lb tongue weight head #EQ90-02-1200 will not fit in a 1,000 lb tongue weight head #EQ90-02-1000 because they are too big. If you need additional sockets for…

Yes, you can use the SwayPro Replacement Head for Underslung Couplers #BXW4012. In fact, that's exactly what you need to do to solve your problem.

A chrome finish ball #C40036 is going to look good but it will not be corrosion resistant. A ball with a machine finish like #C40087 , is going to have about the same corrosion resistance. In terms of performance they will wear at about the same rate…