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    Towing 7,840 lbs with 2004 Lx-470?!

    Just an update: I've decided to look for a much smaller trailer (under 3,500 lbs. dry). I went to see one today and test towed it around the block. It pulled it great, except for the fact that I felt a little herky jerky sometimes and I'm thinking it was the back end AHC. Since that likely needs...
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    Towing 7,840 lbs with 2004 Lx-470?!

    ok thanks does that mean new springs will be needed soon and/or the AHC might stop functioning soon? In any case not good if I'm planning to tow
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    Towing 7,840 lbs with 2004 Lx-470?!

    Might make more sense to go back to the drawing board and look for a lighter trailer to start with.. Thanks, all great tips! I did a 700 mile trip with regular camping gear and passengers and the AHC automatically started sitting in the Low position without me moving it there. I tried to put...
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    Towing 7,840 lbs with 2004 Lx-470?!

    Hey guys, new to this, and I've seen some threads about people towing but I wanted to see if anyone has ever attempted to tow more than the 6,500 lbs. capacity. My 04' has the bumper hitch receiver (5,000lbs capacity I believe), and I plan to to install an aftermarket below the bumper receiver...
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