Hey Guys -
My HDJ81 has a factory pintle/ball combo hitch rated for 6 tons. I know there is a healthy debate about the rated capacity of the rear factory bumper, I am not here to contribute to that--I am confident that my 3500 lb load will not be a problem.
My question is whether my trailer geometry is going to be problematic. My hitch ball is sitting up at nearly 26 inches. I was able to get the trailer on the ball with a bit of help from the good people of u-haul, but I am wondering if the angle is going to subject the rear of my truck to more tongue weight than it can tolerate.
I have a 2.5 inch OME lift with medium springs in back.
Including a photo of the trailer/truck combo with no load on it. It will have a 1700 lb Karmann Ghia on it tomorrow and a 2000 lb Porsche 914 on it Sunday .
I am also curious what tire pressure people run when hauling with their 80s.
Appreciate any feedback.
Cheers,
Austin
My HDJ81 has a factory pintle/ball combo hitch rated for 6 tons. I know there is a healthy debate about the rated capacity of the rear factory bumper, I am not here to contribute to that--I am confident that my 3500 lb load will not be a problem.
My question is whether my trailer geometry is going to be problematic. My hitch ball is sitting up at nearly 26 inches. I was able to get the trailer on the ball with a bit of help from the good people of u-haul, but I am wondering if the angle is going to subject the rear of my truck to more tongue weight than it can tolerate.
I have a 2.5 inch OME lift with medium springs in back.
Including a photo of the trailer/truck combo with no load on it. It will have a 1700 lb Karmann Ghia on it tomorrow and a 2000 lb Porsche 914 on it Sunday .
I am also curious what tire pressure people run when hauling with their 80s.
Appreciate any feedback.
Cheers,
Austin