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Drop hitch question?

Discussion in 'Towing' started by Evanson13, Apr 6, 2011.

  1. Apr 6, 2011 at 11:54 AM
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    6: Fabtech lift stage 1, Nfab steps, 18" XD Monster rims with 275/70/18 Nitto terra grapplers
    Wondering what length i need for use with a 6" lift?
     
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  2. Apr 6, 2011 at 4:43 PM
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    Depends on the tongue height of what you're towing
     
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  3. Apr 6, 2011 at 5:09 PM
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    Set it up so the trailer frame is level.
     
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  4. Apr 6, 2011 at 6:35 PM
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    Hitch and wiring, aux back-up light, rear strobe lights, radio and underseat sub.
    Measure from top of ball to the ground and top of trailer hitch to the ground, subtract=drop.
     
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  5. Apr 7, 2011 at 9:33 AM
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    Ok thanks, i will be measuring soon.
     
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  6. Apr 7, 2011 at 9:42 AM
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    I lost track thousands of dollars ago.

    Not quite measure from the top of your receiver to the ground and the bottom of the trailers tongue to the ground when both are level the difference between the two is the amount of drop you need.
     
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