Rear Suspension Enhancement for a 2006 Toyota Highlander

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hi...... i own a 2006 toyota highlander front wheel drive. it can tow a max 3500 and tongue wt. is listed at 350 lbs. i plan on purchasing a scamp travel trailer with a gross weight of around 2500 lbs. one problem i have is that the highlander has a soft rear end causing the rear to sag when there is a load on the hitch. im told that toyota doesnt recommend a wdh. since my car is a front wheell drive i need to level the load out somewhat. does the sumo spring attachment work like a wdh. do you think it would be a reasonable alternative to a wdh. thanks for your advice.

asked by: Thomas R

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Expert Reply:

Ideally you would use weight distribution but since Toyota says you cannot (consult the vehicle owners manual to confirm) then using some sort of suspension enhancement will work to take the sag out of the back of your 2006 Toyota Highlander. The Sumo Springs you actually need are # CSS-1168R for your Highlander.

These will help to take out the sagging and ease some stress on the suspension.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

Suspension enhancement is great for vehicles that are carrying a heavy load in the cargo area of the vehicle. But if the sag is from towing a trailer a much better solution is a weight distribution system. This will take the tongue weight of the…

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The SuperSprings Coil SumoSprings Custom Helper Springs #CSS-1145R referenced in your question is confirmed to fit your 4WD 2012 Toyota Highlander. These springs will simply insert between the individual coils of each coil spring to enhance the…

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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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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 5

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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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…

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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…

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Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors…

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Answer 9

From what I could find it looks like your 122R (red) and 122Y (amber) lights measure 3.75" x 1.70" x .81". We don't have any replacement lense directly for the GLO-BRITE lights but we do have some similar lights…

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Answer 10

I would be happy to! To flat tow your 2024 GMC Canyon Denali you will need the following parts: Tow Bar and Safety Chains - Roadmaster Nighthawk All-Terrain Tow Bar w/ LED Lights item #RM-676 Base Plate Kit - Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate…

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Answer 11

Hey HPA, I would go with the Air Lift kit part #AL64VJ that fits your 2019 Toyota RAV4 based on what you described and your needs. This gives you adjustable support that you can tailor as needed so that you get the exact amount of support you need…

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Answer 12

Choosing the right height setting for your 5th wheel hitch is a combination of a few different variables. First of all you want your towing setup to be as level as possible. With your Montana High Country 340BH level you will want to measure from the…

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