How can I up my towing capacity?

I second this! Great idea to get these. My neighbor had a huge ass trailer and you could tell that his stock suspension wouldn't do. He bought better shocks, leaf springs, and did bags.

 

My OME suspension increases my towing capacity (a little) and payload (a lot). I put 10 people in the bed and carried them a couple miles, most were girls so I would say avg 100-130 apiece...and there was no sag at all.

 

Smuggling in illegals? White slave trade from Canada? Maybe you ought to get a box truck?

 

well...you caught me

 

There usually a higher rating with a weight distributing hitch.

Legally you can not increase your towing/hauling capacity. You can only modify your truck so it handles the additional weight better but you're still governed by that little sticker on your door. As long as your not towing commercially you'll probably be alright, but just throwing it out there.

 

hey ShaMor ! i have a toyota tacoma 2000 extended cab 4x4 v6 and the weight specify for the rear axle is 2800 lbs, the front one is 2650 Lbs.
NOW! Everybody answer every other question....good!!! thanks everybody!!
I will add to it that stock leaf springs on very first gens are rated 1250 lbs. load...minus camper shell, second battery, luggage sliding tray, couple of bikes, etc ...i would not be towing a heavy trailer.
An AAl will add 800 lbs to your load capacity, so maybe then I will

 

Buy a tundra....

 

8 year old thread.

He’s probably squared away.