Do I need a low rider?

DurangoTaB · September 2016

After owning our T@B for two years you'd think I'd know...but on a recent trip I discovered my hitch was was 15" (not 16) to the top of the ball when hooked up to my Tacoma. BUT...the trailer still isn't level, needing even more drop than the 3-1/4" I already have. Are there any Tacoma owners who can share their hitch configuration? Thanks!

R&B · September 2016

I have a TRD Sport model and use a 4" drop.

DurangoTaB · September 2016

Thanks...I was thinking that'd be my next hitch...disregarding the 16" advice in favor of level towing. My Tacoma bucks when we hit bumps, esp on paved surfaces. My hope us a more level T@B will help...

DurangoTaB · September 2016

@R&B What brand hitch did you get? I had to go to 3 places to find a 4" drop, and ended up with a Reese, forged (vs. welded), rated 5,000# instead of 6,000#.
New: 15-1/2" off the ground, Old (3-1/4" drop): 16-3/8" off the ground. Should make the T@B tow more level...

ChanW · September 2016

Durango, your Tacoma isn't one with the recall for the faulty rear leaf springs is it?

A friend's Tacoma had that problem, 2010 model year I think, and Toyota replaced them, way after any warranty period. Might be other years too. Dunno.

Edit: heh, just realized you have the opposite problem. Please ignore sleepy post.

R&B · September 2016

Not sure of the brand but I believe I bought it at Menards

TabberJohn · September 2016

I was wondering about the 16" rule in the manual. Seems a bit nose high.

ericnliz · September 2016

TabberJohn, I think that is basically a "rule of thumb" in that you also need to take in to consideration how much the tow vehicle is loaded, and what type tow vehicle it is.

source3 · September 2016

Just swap in a new Dexter axle (http://dexteraxle.com/i/u/6149609/f/product_flyers/Torflex.pdf) with a 45° down angle to raise the T@B. Ok, you may have to move the axle mounts a little so your tires do not rub...nothing that a little welding won't take care off.

Vikings · September 2016

After installing a drawtite receiver on a GMC Terrain, and standing on it to lower rear end (close to trailer tongue weight) I chose a stinger for 16 inch height.
Seems I expect perfection or can't measure...'cuz I now have 3 stingers.

DurangoTaB · September 2016

@Vikings...and as a result does the T@B tow level?

Vikings · September 2016

Perfect...depending on which stinger I choose to use...

tabasco_jim · September 2016

12" drop on mine to get to 16"

leenscottfl · September 2016

6 inch drop for a height of 18 inches to top of the ball on Wrangler Unlimited. Drives well and is level. I would say to do what works with your tow vehicle.

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