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Towing with a lift?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by MyNameIsPooter, Apr 19, 2016.

  1. Apr 19, 2016 at 6:08 AM
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    MyNameIsPooter

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    Quick question for y'all. I was looking into doing a 4" spindle lift for my 15 Tacoma, but i know when you lift, you lose some towing ability. My question would be, how much towing ability would i lose with that small of a lift? Thanks for the help
     
  2. Apr 19, 2016 at 8:14 AM
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    PackCon

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    I don't think it is correct to assume that when you add lift you lose towing capabilities. It really depends on the type of lift and how it impacts the overall function of the suspension. If you go with a lift that improves your suspension strength and you use an appropriate gooseneck hitch, you can likely improve how your vehicle handles a load.
    The actually towing rating of the vehicle is not changing, just the means to which the vehicle can handle weight.
     
  3. Apr 19, 2016 at 9:53 AM
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  4. Apr 19, 2016 at 10:30 AM
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    nd4spdbh

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    so long as you properly do the rear suspension up (IE NOT BLOCKS..... but proper full leaf pack) you will be fine and your towing capacity will not change.
     
  5. Apr 19, 2016 at 10:32 AM
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    stump jumper

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    +1, just need a longer drop hitch
     
  6. Apr 19, 2016 at 2:15 PM
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    LunaticConcepts

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    I tow a lot with mine, even when I had a lift block in the back, never an issue. Several cars and other heavy crap.
     
  7. Apr 19, 2016 at 2:47 PM
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    I've gotta think that anything other than a proper leaf pack would result in additional axle wrap when towing heavy.
     
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