Suspension Enhancement Product for 2020 Toyota Highlander

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Hello. Have a 2020 Toyota Highlander XLE gas model. Looking for rear suspension “helper” to prevent rear sag when pulling a trailer or hitch mount carrier. Do you have something for my application? Thanks

asked by: Tony

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Although the # AL60732 Air Lift air helper spring system you'd looked at isn't a fit for your vehicle, we do offer an option that would work for you.

SuperSprings offers a Coil SumoSpring product for the 2020 Toyota Highlander gas engine equipped models. If your Highlander is a FWD model, use # CSS-1125 or for an AWD model, use # CSS-1145.

The Coil SumoSprings are actually pretty ingenious. They install in between the coil loops in your rear coil springs to provide extra support for the rear suspension while towing or hauling. I've linked to a description video as well as to the installation instructions for you to look over. Installation is very simple, and should only take a few minutes.

The big benefit of this system over an air bag like the # AL60732 you'd looked at is that the # CSS-1125 or # CSS-1145 doesn't inflate. There's nothing to leak and zero maintenance is required. The springs won't be damaged by abrasion, oil or snow-melting chemicals. Even when you aren't towing or hauling anything, the helper springs will help resist body roll during turns.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

For some reason Toyota isn't very forthcoming with how to figure out if you have the tow package or not. From my understanding all of the V6 models of the 2019 Toyota Highlander have the tow package but it isn't specified as to what else…

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The difference between the Coil SumoSprings Custom Helper Springs for Coil Spring Suspension part #CSS-1145R and part #CSS-1168R is that the CSS-1145R is designed for 4 wheel drive models and the CSS-1168R kit is designed for 2 wheel drive models.…

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Answer 3

I spoke with Super Springs about the Coil SumoSprings Custom Helper Springs part #CSS-1145R for your 2012 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The issue is not that it is not a fit but rather they have not yet had a Hybrid model in to test them on. If you are…

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I spoke with my Rep at Air Lift and the air helper springs item #AL60732 are not confirmed to fit your 2017 Toyota Highlander. We do have an option for you though. SuperSprings offers a Coil SumoSpring item #CSS-1145 for the 2017 Toyota Highlander…

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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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A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like…

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Answer 9

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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You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Load range B trailer tires are going to have a lower capacity than C load range tires. Basically that, psi rating, and the ply rating are the only differences. A higher load range tire would last a little longer than lower load ranges of the same…

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Answer 12

It sounds like the purpose of getting the air helper spring would be to counteract the 1 inch compression you're getting in your rear suspension caused by the pin weight of your 5th wheel. If that's the case, I believe that the AirLift 5000…

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