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Recommended Drop/Rise for '98 Taco Ball Hitch

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by wombosi, Aug 22, 2018.

  1. Aug 22, 2018 at 7:33 AM
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    wombosi

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    I bought a new-to-me Aluma utility trailer for my '98 Taco SR5, 2.4 4cyl. She rides very low to the ground.
    Wondering what kind of drop to get on the ball hitch. Or do I actually need it to RISE?
    Thanks for any help.
     
  2. Aug 22, 2018 at 7:34 AM
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    Tacoaric

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    Whatever makes the trailer ride level...
     
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  3. Aug 22, 2018 at 7:36 AM
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    cruxofthebisquit

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    They make adjustable ones. With pics or measurements we have no idea how much YOU need. Pull up to the trailer that's loaded/ riding as you like ....prob. level and take a measurement from the center of your hitch to where you want the ball to be and get that.


    Edit: I use a 6" drop as my trailers are light and haven't much tongue weight.
     
  4. Aug 22, 2018 at 2:05 PM
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    Wyoming09

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    I pull so many different things I have a assortment of different drops and rises .

    I keep wanting to make a rack now for 10 years on the project list for now they still live behind the seat.
     

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