What is the Purpose of the Weight Rating for Suspension Enhancement

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What does it mean by a weight limit of 2,000 lbs? I keep seeing people saying they use these to tow 8,000lb trailers on larger trucks, but it still says the same weight limit.

asked by: Matthew S

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Any suspension enhancement like the RoadActive Suspension Custom Leaf Spring Enhancement Kit # RAS4524-SAT for your 2011 Toyota Tacoma essentially just gives some extra support (up to 2,000 lbs worth) to your OEM suspension - it doesn't actually increase your tow weight rating. Basically these are used to help relieve stress on the OEM suspension and to help the suspension last longer and perform better under load.

If the tow vehicle is rated to tow up to an 8K trailer then it can do that without a suspension enhancement, however suspension enhancement will help to prevent as much squat, and can help to keep vehicle sway under better control.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

The RoadActive Suspension Custom Leaf Spring Enhancement Kit item #RAS4524-SAT should still work on your 2007 Toyota Tacoma. It is entirely dependent on the shape of the lifting block and if it interferes with the RAS's axle connecting brackets.…

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Answer 2

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 3

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For sag from towing a trailer the best recommendation I can make is actually a weight distribution system. Suspension enhancement will help level your truck while towing. But the advantage to a weight distribution system is that it levels the vehicle…

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

Hey Tarek, for your 2023 Ford Raptor I recommend checking out the Timbren Suspension Enhancement System #T75MR. This suspension enhancement system has a load leveling capacity of 3,000 lbs, will increase stability while reducing sag, and will install…

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Answer 7

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

The Air Lift WirelessONE Compressor System #AL25980EZ and Air Lift WirelessONE Compressor System #AL25980 are nearly identical with only some very minor differences in CFM and duty cycle ratings. The #AL25980EZ will also come with an easier mounting…

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Answer 12

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