Will Aftermarket Trailer Hitch Increase Tongue Weight Capacity on 2014 Ram Longhorn Limited

Question:

I have a 14 Ram Longhorn Limited with a Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt of 760 pounds. Can I replace the factory hitch to increase this tongue weight spec? Thanks!

asked by: Joey B

Helpful Expert Reply:

If your 2014 Ram Longhorn Limited features a factory tongue weight capacity of 760 pounds this cannot be increased by adding an aftermarket product like a new trailer hitch. Even if the aftermarket hitch has a higher tongue weight rating, you will still be limited by your truck's base capacity. Other components on the truck such as its engine, transmission, and axle axle ratio all contribute to the truck's capacity so replacing a single part will not actually increase its overall rating unless you are certain it was the weak link.

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expert reply by: Chris R