Weight Distribution Setup Question
I got a new Silverado 2500 LB, CC, 6.0 to tow my Arctic Fox 25r with. My Equal-izer hitch needed some adjustment as it was previously used with my Toyota Tundra on this trailer. I followed the Equa...
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What would a slight trailer nose down do to handling assuming the truck sits nice and level?
Make it brake and handle better and also get better fuel mileage.
When you brake a truck hard all the energy goes up front and the nose of the truck dives. This lifts the back of the truck and the nose of the trailer.
In short this will even everything out under hard braking which is what you wants.
I have the same problem but it is way more severe. I forget the figures but it was like a foot difference from front to back. I could buy a new shank but I can only raise the hitch about 3" or so before it will hit my tail gate when it is dropped. With a front bed in the TT that is bad news because I don't like sleeping head down. I don't quite know what to do about my deal. More than likely I will just raise it 3" and call it good.
