Adding Tow Ability.

What the best way to keep the 1/2 ton ride.But increase tow ability from 1600 lbs to 2300 Lbs. For the purpose of towing larger 5th wheel camper. Heard about super springs and thought about going this way. Any ideas that may work better?

 

there are lots of posts on here about towing. the numbers your giving you must be talking cargo capacity. either way you cant increase towing capacity. you can do things that make it perform better within the trucks limits. 1/2 ton trucks are not good with 5th wheel campers

 

@ColoradoTJ will have towing advice for you.

 

The Firestone Rear Air Bags are a great option, they do have the ability to load leveling capacity up to 5,000 lbs. Super simple install that you should be able to do in about 2 hours.


Here is a link if you want to check them out!



http://toyteclifts.3dcartstores.com/2445--Firestone-Rear-Air-Bags--07-Tundra_p_380.html





-David

 

5000 lbs is misleading you can't put 5000 pounds in a 1/2 ton truck. air bags are great I have them on my tundra but they still don't add cargo capacity. I you fill your bed with 5000 lbs of whatever pump up your air bags to make it look level you have created a pretty dangerous vehicle that looks safe

 

newbie here,, But I would suggest upgrade tires to E rated first,, and Firestone (or other air bags)... I carry a 2500 lb lance anywhere... I pull 8K lb trailers with ease.....

My $0.02

 

Lance weight dry 2000 lbs, add 30 gallons of water and some gear,,, yes sir, I carry 2500lbs ease...

 

http://parts.olathetoyota.com/blog/5022/toyota-wins-towing-safety-award

Since Toyota is the only truck manufacturer that actually adopted a industry "standard" on towing,,,, I'd say whatever Toyota says it can do,, it can do.... (plus)

 

Really, why pick on the newbie?

With upgraded tires (to E rating) and 5000 lb air bags,, I'm well within the industrys safety standards.

I've owned 3500 chevys and 2500 fords and the Tundra pulls circles around both!

The transmission , rearend and driveline are better than the ones offered on chevy, ford and dodge in their 3/4 tons,,,, the Tundras brakes are much bigger and better than what other manufacturers offer on their 3/4 ton vehicles too....

Sir, I see by your profile you own a 3500 GMC and that's great, but why are you dogging me?

 

Are there other kits that come with a compressor and controls?

 

m.advanceautoparts.com/p/air-lift-loadlifter-5000-ultimate-air-spring-kit-88299/10649438-P?searchTerm=air+lif+load+lifter+kit

Has anybody here tried this kit?

 

Also, since I have the pro will myh ride height affect the installation of this kit?

 

Smart.