Tongue Height

4ncar

New to me TV! My previous TV could use my 4” drop ball hitch. I’m thinking I only need 2” now. Wadda think? Pick is with partially loaded and no bikes on the back...2” up on the tongue?( disregard my basketball hoop- I was practicing my slam dunks!)

DigitalSorceress

@4ncar I have a 2016 Colorado Z71  (so the offroad package with a bit more lift than standard) Mine's a v6 though with towing package.

Anyway, the dealer put a 2" drop on my trailer.. a slightly long one just so that I could drop the truck tailgate and not have it hit the trailer jack (though it is a TIGHT fit.. it doesn't hit)

I hope that helps

EDIT: oh yeah, and a 2019 230S Boondock Edge .. so you can see what apples to apples vs oranges are there

rkj__

DigitalSorceress said:

@4ncar I have a 2016 Colorado Z71  (so the offroad package with a bit more lift than standard) Mine's a v6 though with towing package.

Anyway, the dealer put a 2" drop on my trailer.. a slightly long one just so that I could drop the truck tailgate and not have it hit the trailer jack (though it is a TIGHT fit.. it doesn't hit)

I hope that helps

EDIT: oh yeah, and a 2019 230S Boondock Edge .. so you can see what apples to apples vs oranges are there

The Colorado WT, LT, and Z71 all have the same ride height.  Only the ZR2 gets a 2" lift. 

DigitalSorceress

@rkj__ Thanks for the info.. I had thought the Z71 had some lift.. Good to know.

4ncar

So the operative question is, do you think my ride height could come up 2 inches? As pictured I’m using my 4” drop....I’m thinking yes, but wanted to get a consensus.

BrianZ

I think you should get a better photo that is taken at 90° from the front of the trailer (between trailer & truck) and on level ground with level camera & preferably the least wide-angle lens available (for normal perspective).

DigitalSorceress

I BELIEVE that general trailer towing wisdom is that if you have to choose between the front of the trailer pitching down or up, pitch down.. but I also believe that on a Colorado Z71 or Wt or LT (thanks @rkj__ ) a 2" should suffice.

rkj__

3.25" looks to be a commonly available drop as well.

mreric

if you vehicle is brand new..   the suspension will settle a .25 inch or so after a little while- some a bit less. 

4ncar

Ok...conclusion: 2” drop is what the Colorado wants. Unless I put 500lbs of sand in the bed, the trailer is level.

Tabnero

Our z71, 4wd needed 4 inch drop