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Re: Safely tow with a lifted tundra?
BarneyS wrote: Folks, Lets try to get the OP's questions answered without all the "smart" remarks. I am referring to the posts I deleted already. Thank you. Barney Thanks Barney. Everyone else, I appreciate the constructive comments. Here are some more specifics: The lift is a BDS 7" lift (7" in the front, 4" in the back). The following is taken from their website: 4-1/2" & 7" Tundra Lift Kits •Built for daily driving, yet will handle off road •One Piece High Clearance Crossmember •New Lower Strut Mounts •Ductile Iron Steering Knuckles •Massive Belly Pan Included for Superior Off Road Protection Everything else on the truck is stock. He's interested in a Jayco Feather Ultra-Lite 197. Unloaded Weight (from brochure) is 3570 and dry hitch weight is 425. He will not be carrying water nor will he have it loaded with a lot of extras. I know he'll need actual loaded weights, but for planning purposes I don't think he'd ever exceed 4600#. I parked my F250 4x4 next to his this morning, and his hitch is actually maybe only 2" higher than mine (stock F250 with 295/65/18 tires), so I "think" he'll be OK with a weight distribution hitch. The concerns I have are the same as those posted here: Higher center of gravity and what's the extra weight going to do to the truck components. Of course the dealer told him he'd be fine. Surprise, I know. Any other comments or observations are welcome. Thanks again for the input so far.417Views0likes0CommentsSafely tow with a lifted tundra?
OK, here's a question for the experts... I have a buddy that wants to buy a travel trailer. He's single, so initially he was looking at travel trailers in the 19-22' range. After spending some time at a dealership this weekend, he has, of course, fallen in love with larger trailers (26' range). I warned him not to go in the largers models, but he didn't listen! Here's the catch...he has a 2011 (or maybe 12) Tundra 5.7 with a 7" lift and 35" tires on it. Don't know the make of the tires, but they are load range E. At this time, I also don't know any details on the lift, but knowing him, let's assume it is a quality lift and was installed correctly. The lift did not require any cutting of the frame. The question: I know Tundras are very capable tow vehicles, but what can he expect from his with the modifications he's had done? Can he safely tow a smaller trailer (less than 4000# GVWR) or even a larger trailer? Would you recommend any further modifications to ensure a safe tow (air bags possibly)? Would those modifications be necessary for a smaller trailer, larger trailer, or either? I understand I haven't provided enough details to expect very specific answers, but I have no experience at all with this and would greatly appreciate any advice or experience you all can share. I'll post specifics on his setup as I find them out or as I'm asked about them on this thread. Right now, I don't even know enough about it to ask him any more details. Thanks, Greg5.6KViews0likes12Comments
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