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ugabulldog
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Jun 12, 2018

type of TC used

I bought this truck used from a dealer, ('07 Tundra 5.7 long bed). I assume it was used to haul a truck camper due to tie downs? and air bags on springs. Wondering if anyone could tell me more specifically what type of TC it was use for based on set=up? I didn't think about it before I bought truck (45k on truck) but wonder if truck was overloaded and any damage was done? too late now I know...rear end is not sagging. Thanks.....First pic is side, second is rear.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/114512000@N03/41856964145/in/dateposted-public/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/114512000@N03/27888375077/in/dateposted-public/


  • Can't say what type of TC, but those look like Torklift tiedown mounts which will work with almost all TCs as far as I know.
  • If the axle seals aren’t leaking and the springs aren’t sagging, there was very likely no damage done.
    FWIW, I’ve driven or been around 100s of 1/2 ton trucks in construction for 20+ years and i can’t recall a single broken rear axle or spring. And some of the things I’ve subjected c clip or semi floating axles to would give half the rvnet membership an immediate heart attack! I’ve added E rated tires and heavy duty helper springs or Timbrens to close to 20 1/2 ton trucks and then run them like a rented mule.
    You’re fine. What kind of camper are you looking for ?
  • Those look heavier than Torklift tie-downs I have on my Ford, but designs change over the years.
    Working in construction I had overloaded vehicles more than I can count.
    Kept a receipt for having over 2000 lb on El Camino.
    But the issue with overloading is the tires.
    Tires can take big overload at low speeds and low temperatures.
    But take them overloaded for 300 miles drive in triple digits temperatures and heat will destroy them.
  • I agree with Kayteg1 and Grit dog. If the truck is running a feeling good when at high and low speeds your most likely ok. The brackets do look like Torklift I have on my truck.
    As for tires.... you can break the cords in your tires very easily by over loading your truck “ over loading” and leaving it sit say in your driveway with a full load of Green Larch firewood. I know this as I helped my neighbour a few years back get firewood one Saturday morning and when we got back home it was drizzling... he didn’t want to empty the truck cause he was made of sugar I guess. I told him what could happen.... he didn’t listen....
    Sunday evening he unloaded the truck, Monday morning he hopped in the truck and took off for work... 5 minutes later he was home again.... both back tires were toast...
    All the air bags extra over load springs in the world won’t help you if the tires can’t take the load...
    A good quality E reated tire is your friend
    Soup.
  • Grit dog wrote:
    If the axle seals aren’t leaking and the springs aren’t sagging, there was very likely no damage done.
    FWIW, I’ve driven or been around 100s of 1/2 ton trucks in construction for 20+ years and i can’t recall a single broken rear axle or spring. And some of the things I’ve subjected c clip or semi floating axles to would give half the rvnet membership an immediate heart attack! I’ve added E rated tires and heavy duty helper springs or Timbrens to close to 20 1/2 ton trucks and then run them like a rented mule.
    You’re fine. What kind of camper are you looking for ?


    Thanks for the replies.....Since all the TC's I would want are over capacity, I am leaning towards a small 2 piece fiberglass pull behind (only wife and I) and using an equalizer weight distribution hitch just for sway control.
  • jimh425 wrote:
    Can't say what type of TC, but those look like Torklift tiedown mounts which will work with almost all TCs as far as I know.


    Ditto.

    It's impossible to guess what make/model camper was used on the truck.
  • ugabulldog wrote:


    Thanks for the replies.....Since all the TC's I would want are over capacity, I am leaning towards a small 2 piece fiberglass pull behind (only wife and I) and using an equalizer weight distribution hitch just for sway control.

    That puts you in different game.
    WD are not for sway control. They might have sway friction bar added, but that is side effect.
    Your truck is good for sway-wise, but it is a combo that will count.
    Generally any single-axle trailer will give you more sway.
    I had 25' dual axle, low profile TT and I pulled it with SUV with no bars.
  • my dist. hitch has trunnion bars on a 20' deckover it sure seemed to helped with sway
  • Yup, about the only way you'll know is if you find a picture tucked in the owner's manual.

    Whatever TC it was, it was well secured.