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Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 05-28-2017, 05:44 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 40,876
Posted By AWCHIEF
From the owners manual page 4 (7/21/14) ...

From the owners manual page 4 (7/21/14)

"Note: The suggested starting point is to have three (3) full chain links showing under the latch. Do this on both sides of the trailer."

It then details...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 02-10-2017, 06:02 AM
Replies: 172
Views: 40,876
Posted By AWCHIEF
Hugh, I also had a hard time finding the post you...

Hugh, I also had a hard time finding the post you quoted. I misspoke, I was told by Blue Ox to count 8 from the loose end of the chain and that is what I do. The 9th link gets captured. Suspect...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 11-13-2016, 12:22 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 40,876
Posted By AWCHIEF
I had orange paint on my links but it wore off....

I had orange paint on my links but it wore off. Time to repaint.
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 11-07-2016, 07:25 AM
Replies: 172
Views: 40,876
Posted By AWCHIEF
Good to hear that. Hopefully you will continue to...

Good to hear that. Hopefully you will continue to have a pleasant experience.
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 11-06-2016, 08:07 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 40,876
Posted By AWCHIEF
By sticking a wrench and a cheater bar on the...

By sticking a wrench and a cheater bar on the bolt holding the brackets on and give it a crank. No room for a socket and torque wrench.
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 11-06-2016, 07:02 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 40,876
Posted By AWCHIEF
Mine has some play in them. Nothing new, they...

Mine has some play in them. Nothing new, they came that way.
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 09-20-2016, 09:32 AM
Replies: 172
Views: 40,876
Posted By AWCHIEF
Still gun shy but using the socket with offset...

Still gun shy but using the socket with offset extension and cheater bar keeps my face away from the brackets.
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 09-20-2016, 07:17 AM
Replies: 172
Views: 40,876
Posted By AWCHIEF
Ditto, if under normal straight flat conditions...

Ditto, if under normal straight flat conditions you have to force the brackets to release or hook up - stop and reevaluate the situation. Either the tongue needs to go higher or sometimes it is best...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 09-15-2016, 01:30 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 40,876
Posted By AWCHIEF
I removed the clamps holding the propane line....

I removed the clamps holding the propane line. They were attached with screws. That gave the required slack to slightly pull the line down. Attached the brackets and reattached the clamps.
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 06-22-2016, 04:54 AM
Replies: 172
Views: 40,876
Posted By AWCHIEF
Mine occasionally pops on the first turn after...

Mine occasionally pops on the first turn after just starting out. Assumed (silly me) it was just every thing lining up.
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 02-05-2016, 07:23 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 40,876
Posted By AWCHIEF
Pat, why don't you give Blue Ox CS a call. They...

Pat, why don't you give Blue Ox CS a call. They were very helpful with my set up and subsequent sissues.
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 01-24-2016, 08:46 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 40,876
Posted By AWCHIEF
At the house I run mine all the way up to...

At the house I run mine all the way up to off-road 2 setting. It raises the Jeep 5 inches from normal ride height. Gives me room to clear the end of my steep driveway entrance once a load is put on...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 01-24-2016, 07:23 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 40,876
Posted By AWCHIEF
On my Jeep the air suspension can be temporarily ...

On my Jeep the air suspension can be temporarily turned off for hook up and tire changing. Might the Lexus have the same option?
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 12-02-2015, 07:58 AM
Replies: 172
Views: 40,876
Posted By AWCHIEF
As suggested by Blue Ox when I called them I...

As suggested by Blue Ox when I called them I count 7 links from the end of the chain and hook the 8th in the bracket.
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 08-21-2015, 04:43 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 40,876
Posted By AWCHIEF
Pat, I am not an engineer so I truly I have no...

Pat, I am not an engineer so I truly I have no idea what you are talking about with most of that post. But in my case it is not necessary to know how it works, as long as it does.
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 08-20-2015, 04:46 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 40,876
Posted By AWCHIEF
Pat, those all sounds like good questions to ask...

Pat, those all sounds like good questions to ask the engineers ar Blue Ox. I would be interested to hear what they tell you.
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 07-09-2015, 07:47 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 40,876
Posted By AWCHIEF
Hans, sounds like you have it under control. It...

Hans, sounds like you have it under control. It seems the air suspensions really confuse dealership techs. I had the same issues. BO ended up swapping me for the correct drop bar and refunded the the...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 07-08-2015, 04:20 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 40,876
Posted By AWCHIEF
Mine is also very snug fit. Little to no excess...

Mine is also very snug fit. Little to no excess play, which I guess is a good thing.
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 07-08-2015, 04:00 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 40,876
Posted By AWCHIEF
Joe, good choice. But please be careful with the...

Joe, good choice. But please be careful with the mounting brackets, keep them tight. The side of my head still hurts when I think about it to much. Also the chains are much easier to hitch and...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 07-04-2015, 06:11 AM
Replies: 172
Views: 40,876
Posted By AWCHIEF
Mine did not exactly give me the best or most...

Mine did not exactly give me the best or most accurate set up and use information either. That is why I called Blue Ox several times for guidance. They have excellent phone CS.
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 07-03-2015, 06:55 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 40,876
Posted By AWCHIEF
I was told by Blue Ox to count the links from the...

I was told by Blue Ox to count the links from the u-bolt. I count up 7 and the 8th link is captured in the bracket.
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 07-03-2015, 06:59 AM
Replies: 172
Views: 40,876
Posted By AWCHIEF
Temporary disabling the air suspension on a 2011...

Temporary disabling the air suspension on a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland with the Quadra-Trac /Drive II Four-Wheel Drive suspension is very simple. Press both the Down and Park buttons at the...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 07-02-2015, 11:06 AM
Replies: 172
Views: 40,876
Posted By AWCHIEF
Drive a 2011 Jeep GC Overland 4X4 Hemi. The air...

Drive a 2011 Jeep GC Overland 4X4 Hemi. The air suspension can only be turned off for hookup and unhooking. At 15 MPH it turns itself back on and resumes normal ride height and leveling. Sometimes...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 07-02-2015, 07:55 AM
Replies: 172
Views: 40,876
Posted By AWCHIEF
FYI ...

FYI

https://assets.rigidhitch.com/Blue_Ox/BXW0350,0550,0750,1000,1500,2000.pdf

Video Viewer (https://www.blueoxtowbars.com/views/videos/show_video.php?video=https://youtu.be/aVb86CNu7Nk)
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 07-01-2015, 05:46 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 40,876
Posted By AWCHIEF
I started with 8 links as recommended by Blue Ox....

I started with 8 links as recommended by Blue Ox. I now adjust to 7 and seem to get a better ride. It is a purely subjective feel and observation. Also I get less drama when unhitching. I have also...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 08-10-2014, 07:52 AM
Replies: 172
Views: 40,876
Posted By AWCHIEF
Thank you, it was new to me as my only WD hitch...

Thank you, it was new to me as my only WD hitch experience has been with the Andersen WD system. Good to learn something new every day.
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 08-10-2014, 07:51 AM
Replies: 172
Views: 40,876
Posted By AWCHIEF
Thank you, interesting thread.

Thank you, interesting thread.
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 08-09-2014, 09:56 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 40,876
Posted By AWCHIEF
Rod, glad you mentioned raising the jack. One of...

Rod, glad you mentioned raising the jack. One of the tricks the tech showed me was to raise the jack way up to take the strain off the bars. It really makes a difference hooking up and unhooking the...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 08-09-2014, 09:03 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 40,876
Posted By AWCHIEF
The GC Overland hitch sits higher than average so...

The GC Overland hitch sits higher than average so a longer drop bar is required to get the trailer coupler at 18 inches. Otherwise the trailer sits nose high. You still have to turn off the air...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 08-08-2014, 03:32 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 40,876
Posted By AWCHIEF
You want to buy a used Draw Tite, cheap?:angel:

You want to buy a used Draw Tite, cheap?:angel:
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 08-08-2014, 11:52 AM
Replies: 172
Views: 40,876
Posted By AWCHIEF
Blue Ox Sway Pro

Add me to the list of Blue Ox Sway Pro users. I just got home after having Foley RV/Airstream install mine. My trailer is a 2006 Safari LS 23. On Blue Oxs recommendation I am using the 750 lb. bars. ...
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