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Towing with Lifted 4runner

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by Johnben46, Nov 27, 2023.

  1. Nov 27, 2023 at 8:49 PM
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    Johnben46

    Johnben46 [OP] New Member

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    Hello Everyone
    I have a 2019 TRD off-road, with 3 in kings front and rear shocks, with some Icon 2 inch springs in the rear with durobumps 4.25 inch bump stops in the rear. I recently purchased a Canam Maverick X3 Max and was able to tow that without the lift. But now since I've lifted the 4runner is there any recommended springs or bump stops for the rear I should look into before I start towing again? I usually borrow a friends truck to to since the lift, but he is moving. Trailer with the Canam is about 3700-4000 lbs. depending on if I have some extra gear loaded. Any and all recommendations appreciated
     
  2. Nov 28, 2023 at 4:54 AM
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    Kezin

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    Get some airbags and probably a 3” drop hitch. Airbags can be aired up or down to level the vehicle with a load in the rear or a trailer. Drop hitch should get the trailer back to level assuming it was before and you weren’t using a drop hitch
     
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  3. Nov 28, 2023 at 5:05 AM
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    Johnben46

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    Thank you for your reply, and advice Kezin. Do you have any recommendations for airbag setup/brands?
     
  4. Nov 28, 2023 at 5:19 AM
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    Kezin

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    I installed the Firestone kit on my wife’s lifted 2017. It’s only an inch and a half of lift in the rear (and the front) so not sure if the same kit would work for yours. Right after installing it, we picked up about 500 pounds of tiles and the back sagged just over an inch and a half. Aired up the bags and it was only a half inch of sag
     
  5. Nov 28, 2023 at 7:46 AM
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    jasonmcelroy

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    I tow frequently with ours, also lifted (1F, 2R).

    Firestone airbags as already suggested. They work great. Best $150 I ever spent. Can install yourself in a few hours if you can jack a car, loosen some fasteners, cut some plastic tubing, and drill two small holes for the fill valve in some suitable plastic trim piece.

    I did these before the lift just to avoid sag and get some better stability while towing.

    Simple and effective.

    Jason
     
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