Level kit for towing

Fitz

We are towing a TAB 400 with a Nissan Pathfinder and feel like the back of the car rides a bit low when towing.  Has anyone installed a leveling kit on their tow vehicle? Any suggestions? Thanks!

Sharon_is_SAM

Use the search box and enter Air Lift.  

DougH

Or you can put adjustable spring perches under your rear coils. 

I had problems with the poly bladders a lot of folks put inside their rear coil springs, and my vehicle didn't have clean mounting points for an independent air lift kit. 

Spring perches give you a half inch to three inches of lift if you can find a set that fits your coil lower arm rest.  I just wanted something mechanical I could fine tune with a socket without taking anything apart.  Requires an alignment if you significantly change the geometry.

N7SHG_Ham

I am going to offer an unpopular opinion and that is none of these leveling devices add ANY weight carrying capacity to a vehicle. Sure it might be level and help bottoming, but facts are it doesn't change any manufacturers ratings on tires, wheels, frame, springs, axles, etc. If you are truly sagging too much then it is simply an undersized TV for whatever load you have.

DougH

I looked for a suitable image of a Honda Gold Wing with huge rear suspension components towing a T@B on Google Images, but couldn't find one.  

Tabfortwo

You could do a weight distribution equalizer with sway control then you can lift the rear of the car by distributing the weight.

MuttonChops

Fitz said:

We are towing a TAB 400 with a Nissan Pathfinder and feel like the back of the car rides a bit low when towing. 

Just did a google search on Pathfinder & towing.  Seems a common issue with that vehicle.  One comment . . .

have a 2008 S 4x4. We tow a 2,000lb tent trailer and have a 250lb. tongue weight. I can tell you, the airbags are essential, even for not towing. For some reason, Nissan set up the rear suspension very soft. The airbags are only $80, which is a bargain for how much they help.

We recently loaded with the trailer fully stocked, the PF loaded to the ceiling, three bikes on the roof, and the four of us inside. I had 30psi in the airbags and it towed straight and easy. The rear doesn't sag hardly at all. For the sized load we have, the PF is proving to be a great tow vehicle. There's plenty of power even with the V6.

Adding some type of aftermarket spring lift and/or going to WD type of hitch are easy solutions.

Fitz

Thanks everyone. We weren’t looking to increase towing capacity just to help eliminate porpoising. The air lift search was just what we needed. We can always count on the forum, you are all so helpful, thanks again!

Marceline

I noticed that how I load my TV can make a big difference. I try to load heavier stuff in front of my rear axle. It’s nit necessarily something that’s possible if you’re using the rear seats for passengers but it’s something to keep in mind.