Just trying to find a ball mount for the LX570. When towing 6k to 7k lbs., how much squat should be expected? Thanks
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You should probably be using a weight distribution hitch with that kind of trailer weight. Tongue weight is another big factor here. Is it a travel trailer? or something else?Just trying to find a ball mount for the LX570. When towing 6k to 7k lbs., how much squat should be expected? Thanks
Just trying to find a ball mount for the LX570. When towing 6k to 7k lbs., how much squat should be expected? Thanks
What is the tongue weight and what are you towing?Just trying to find a ball mount for the LX570. When towing 6k to 7k lbs., how much squat should be expected? Thanks
I'm considering a 6" or 8" drop, both options are adjustable. I'm leaning towards a max 6". Anything requiring more drop will get fixed drop ball mount.None because AHC will bring it back to normal height (provided your setup is correctly setup with proper WD tension and ball close and tight to the bumper). For a 6-7k lb trailer, tongue weight should be in the 600 - 1050lb range, which should be within AHCs load handling capabilities, if you don't also too much stuff and passengers affecting payload).
Because it doesn't really droop with load, you may need more drop on the shank. For a stock rig and stock trailer, you'll need something like a 6" drop hitch (that also accounts for the height of the WD head).
I am going to throw my 2 cents in here. IMO, all trailers have different heights for the hitch so you have to find the height of the trailer hitch when it is level on level ground. Then you have to measure your truck with the AHC in N on level ground. That will tell you what insert you need. The AHC will keep the truck level.I'm considering a 6" or 8" drop, both options are adjustable. I'm leaning towards a max 6". Anything requiring more drop will get fixed drop ball mount.
I'm considering a 6" or 8" drop, both options are adjustable. I'm leaning towards a max 6". Anything requiring more drop will get fixed drop ball mount.
What is your tongue height?The AHC should bring the back end up to normal ride height. I have an an adjustable hitch that drops up to 7" and use it with most trailers at stock suspension height on 35s. I found a 5" drop hitch wasn't quite enough.
The height is 16"I have a drop shank you can have for the cost of shipping. It’s heavy though and you’ll need a ball mount or WD setup as it’s just the drop shank.
I think this is the shank I have, but I can confirm the measurements. I needed a taller shank for my LC since I’m lifted.What is your tongue height?
The height is 16"