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mapleleaf
06-16-2010, 09:20 AM
I know there was thread about this last year, just a couple more Q's. Seems like with my 3 1/2" drop receiver my trailer is good and level, but I do find the prop guard close to the ground and scraping on many if not all parking lot entries. With my 5 1/4" drop in there the trailer is pitched forward, and back of the trailer is up higher, but now the receiver and tongue of trailer seem close to the ground and may have the same issue at driveway entry/exit......
Any thoughts on which situation is better?
Still looking for a 4 1/2" drop receiver, or maybe leaf springs for my Tundra so it doesn't sag with the boat hooked up....

ScottnAz
06-16-2010, 10:39 AM
I had an adjustable drop hitch for our tow vehicles (back when we had 2). My truck had a 6" lift, so I needed a big drop, while my wife's Tahoe was stock. Worked out well transferring the hitch from one vehicle to another. I also needed the 2 5/16" ball for the dump trailer.
B&W Tow and Stow
http://www.turnoverball.com/images/tow/tow_main.jpg

Another idea would be air bags for your truck to assist with the load.

mapleleaf
06-16-2010, 03:33 PM
I had an adjustable drop hitch for our tow vehicles (back when we had 2). My truck had a 6" lift, so I needed a big drop, while my wife's Tahoe was stock. Worked out well transferring the hitch from one vehicle to another. I also needed the 2 5/16" ball for the dump trailer.
B&W Tow and Stow
http://www.turnoverball.com/images/tow/tow_main.jpg

Another idea would be air bags for your truck to assist with the load.

bags were gonna be first choice....but they're the most $$$$$$ You do get what you pay for however!

michael hunter
06-16-2010, 07:37 PM
Maple
Check the trailer springs for sagging. I was having the same problem before I changed the springs.