Drop Hitch Recommendation

[Bannerman]

17 3/4" from ground to bottom of hitch with about 150lbs in the bed

Thanks man!

 

[Bannerman]

17 3/4" from ground to bottom of hitch with about 150lbs in the bed

Hmm. My lifted Taco is 21.5”, I would have thought Tremor would be higher…

 

[FaKtor34]

Hmm. My lifted Taco is 21.5”, I would have thought Tremor would be higher…

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What size of tires do you have on it and how much of a lift? I will double check again later to make certain but pretty sure that's an accurate measurement.

 

[FaKtor34]

Hmm. My lifted Taco is 21.5”, I would have thought Tremor would be higher…

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Ok so I measured it in the garage where it's perfectly level and it's right at 20", the first measurement was in a parking lot so it wasn't exactly level.

 

[Bannerman]

What size of tires do you have on it and how much of a lift? I will double check again later to make certain but pretty sure that's an accurate measurement.

Thanks for double checking! 20” makes more sense. Taco is not a monster, maybe three inches of lift and 33” tires. So total of 4” over stock I’d guess.

 

[FaKtor34]

Thanks for double checking! 20” makes more sense. Taco is not a monster, maybe three inches of lift and 33” tires. So total of 4” over stock I’d guess.

Yeah I got to thinking the asphalt may have not been level so when I got home I took the measurement on the concrete garage floor which is pretty much level.

 

[Badmothertrucker]

Any recommendations for an adjustable drop hitch? I’ll be primarily pulling a popup camper that’s about 2500#s dry. It has a fairly high ground clearance and want something I can drop down when pulling a normal height trailer. Thanks!

I have the 4’ Bullet proof hitch. I wouldn’t recommend 4’ if not lifted at least 2.5’ ( that’s what I’m lifted and I use in upside down orientation). I like the hitch, very sturdy,good quality powder coat, tows my golf cart w trailer and 19 foot jet boat very well with minimal sag.

Wow, I just noticed it’s only $179 currently, that’s a great deal, I paid $249 in February!

BulletProof Hitches 2.0"... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07M8LQKDV?tag=f150tremor-20

 

[mdax]

I don't tow right now, but will need to rent a uhaul trailer.
Only thing I'll likely tow for the foreseeable future are small trailers with sleds or motorcycles on them....maybe

I've got a 21 Tremor with stock everything...do I need a 4" drop hitch or something different?

 

[FaKtor34]

Weigh safe 4" drop hitch, if you want a drop hitch other wise just get a 2" drop which is all I use normally.

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[Fozzy]

Weigh Safe for sure.

 

[JJM]

Not trying to Hi Jack the thread but can anyone tell me how much my rear will squat with 860 pounds on the hitch? Do I see airbags in the future? 6,188 pound Travel Trailer fully loaded it will be around 8,300 pounds. Also I will be using the Curt 17500 TRUTRACK Trunion Weight Distribution hitch rated at 10,000lbs.

 

[Bannerman]

Not trying to Hi Jack the thread but can anyone tell me how much my rear will squat with 860 pounds on the hitch? Do I see airbags in the future? 6,188 pound Travel Trailer fully loaded it will be around 8,300 pounds.

Will your bed be empty? If so, you will probably be ok without any aids. But this is my truck with 6000 pound boat so maybe 400 pounds tongue weight, and probably 600-800 in bed. Not riding on bump stops, but spring is pretty flat, our leaf springs are very soft.

 

[JJM]

Will your bed be empty? If so, you will probably be ok without any aids. But this is my truck with 6000 pound boat so maybe 400 pounds tongue weight, and probably 600-800 in bed. Not riding on bump stops, but spring is pretty flat, our leaf springs are very soft.


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I think it kind of looks like there will be air bags in my future. Planning on cross country towing in the future. I guess local towing wont be too bad but long distance without bags not so much. Thanks!

 

[FaKtor34]

RAS

 

[Bannerman]

I think it kind of looks like there will be air bags in my future. Planning on cross country towing in the future. I guess local towing wont be too bad but long distance without bags not so much. Thanks!

With a travel trailer, I would just use a WD hitch. May not need airbags at all.

 

[Biggie3388]

RAS

What is RAS? Thank you

 

[Bannerman]

What is RAS? Thank you

RAS® Leaf Spring Helper | Made in America

Since 1998 RoadActive Suspension(RAS) has perfected a rear leaf spring suspension upgrade that provides a perfect balance of reduced squat, improved load handling, safety, stability, unloaded ride quality and complete simplicity. Master The Road!

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Highly recommend

 

[ftldrben]

RAS® Leaf Spring Helper | Made in America

Since 1998 RoadActive Suspension(RAS) has perfected a rear leaf spring suspension upgrade that provides a perfect balance of reduced squat, improved load handling, safety, stability, unloaded ride quality and complete simplicity. Master The Road!

activesuspension.com

Highly recommend

RAS is the real deal. HIGHLY recommended for towing and for no-squat off the line performance when not towing.