Oops, the title to this thread should say "Bulletproof weight distribution coming this fall" ) I sent an email to Bulletproof to see when their WDH adapters will be ready. I also contacted Equalizer, Blue Ox and Weigh Safe to find out if they will be manufacturing a 3” shank in the near future. So far Bulletproof responded stating they’re coming out with their own WD setup. They said in most cases a WDH isn’t necessary. Here is what they wrote:

Good Morning,


Thank you for contacting us! Our BulletProof Weight Distribution Adaptor is currently unavailable however, BulletProof Hitches will be releasing their very own weight distribution system this fall. In most cases, the weight distribution system is not required for a successful tow. Our technical team recommends a sway control system + airbags (if experiencing significant squat once you attach your trailer). If you are experiencing the front of your vehicle being lifted (as seen below) then a weight distribution system may be required.


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Below I have included the link to our Sway Control System for your reference. Please note you will also need to have our Sway Control Dual Ball to be able to connect your Sway Control Systems. Our Sway Control Dual Ball can be purchased as an upgrade option when purchasing one of our BulletProof Hitches



https://www.bulletproofhitches.com/c...control-system


Thank You,

 

I guess Blue Ox has no intentions of making a 3" shank:

Thank you for contacting us,



As of right now we do not offer one in a 3” unfortunately. I apologize for the inconvenience.



Please let me know if you have any further questions



Thank you

 

I asked Blue Ox the same question four years ago. Good thing I didn't wait for them and went with Andersen instead.

I'm not impressed with Bulletproof's sway control solution. I'm also not impressed with their response that weight distribution isn't needed. My truck drives a lot better when the weight is put back on the front axle. That weight distribution is all part of the whole WDH package that includes sway control.

 

This was from Weigh Safe:


"We don't have plans of right now to make a 3" weight distribution. We do not currently have enough demand for the product. If we have enough demand in the future, it's something we will consider!"

It looks like it's Gen Y or Bulletproof

 

I'm not either. Not excited about having to drill holes in new trailer frame.

 

Or Andersen.

The Gen Y doesn't have sway control, does it?

How much trailer and tongue weight are you looking at handling?

 

I'll be ordering an Anderson with the 3" shank as soon as I get my truck!

 

Close to 2000lbs tongue weight. The trailers GVWR is 14000lbs. I thought it was you that mentioned the Andersen isn’t rated high enough in another thread?
I think the Gen Y sells an adapter for a WDH like Bulletproof does.

 

Yep. That's why I was asking. Too much weight for the Andersen.

Their 4" drop shank has no gusset. The 8" drop shank does have a gusset. My experience is that the 4" shank should have a gusset also.

 

I think I'll need an 8" drop, or in my case a rise. The trailer coupler sits at close to 35". I'll know more when I actually have the truck to take measurements off of.