Recommendations to Help With Squat While Towing a 6,500 lb Trailer with a 2018 Toyota Tundra

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I’m considering installing the sumo springs on my 2018 4×4 Tundra. We have a 6500 lb travel trailer with about 850-900 pound tongue weight. When we tow we also have stuff in the bed of the truck. We probably use our trailer about 10 times per year including one long trip which probably averages around 2000 miles round trip. I want to take out some of the squat while towing but at the same time not negatively impact the ride quality while not towing. Will these accomplish those goals? If so, what color/load capacity would meet our needs?

asked by: Brian

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When adding suspension upgrades that replace the jounce bumpers on any vehicle it is hard to beat the SumoSprings because we have found that they have the least amount of impact when your vehicle isn't loaded. For your 2018 Toyota Tundra I recommend using the Solo Custom Helper Springs # SSR-610-54 which will offer support for up to 2,000 lbs.

For suspension enhancement that has the absolute least amount of impact on your ride quality while not towing I recommend the TorkLift StableLoad Rear Suspension Upgrade w Quick-Disconnects # TLA7311. These engage your lower overload springs (which are normally only active when you have heavy loads) before they are actually needed so that you get that additional support quicker. These feature quick-disconnects so you can disengage them while not towing which means your Tundra will have the same ride quality as you are currently experiencing.

With all of that being said, the best option for keeping your towing setup level and having zero impact on your Tundra while not towing is a weight distribution (WD) system. A WD system spreads the total tongue weight (loaded tongue weight of trailer plus cargo behind the rear axle of tow vehicle) of your towing setup evenly among all of the axles involved and, when properly setup, returns the ride height of your Tundra within 1" of the OEM ride height. For your application I recommend the Reese Steadi-Flex # RP66561 which is the correct range for your weights. All you need is a 2" # A-90 or 2-5/16" # 19286 hitch ball to complete the setup.

I have attached some videos for all of the products mentioned above to help you make the best decision for your towing setup.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

You are going to need the TorkLift Tie-Downs #TL89FV for your 2020 Toyota Tundra with the 5-1/2' bed and factory receiver. I recommend pairing these with the FastGun Turnbuckles #TLS9529-2-LK to secure your cabover camper.

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Answer 2

The #D30 you referenced is for hitch fabrication and it sounds like you simply need a hitch extender. There is an 18 inch extension, the Curt Extender for 2" Receivers -18" Long #C45796 which you can use with a bike rack. The only thing to…

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Answer 3

Yes, your 2000 Ford F-350 can use a ball mount with a 2 inch drop like #C45310 with an 18 inch extension, the Curt Extender #C45796. Keep in mind an extender will reduce the capacity of your trailer hitch, the Reese by 35 percent and the Curt by 50…

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Answer 4

We do offer hitch extenders/adapters that will fit into a 2-1/2-inch hitch and reduce the receiver opening size down to a 2-inch size but none of these is 18-inches long. There is another way to go that might work for your application. You could use…

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Answer 5

The only other extension option we carry besides the Torklift SuperTruss extender that does not cut your tongue weight in half is an extra long ball mount. Traditional extensions such as part #C45796 cut the tongue weight capacity of the hitch on the…

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Answer 6

One of the differences between Draw Tite adapter #HE18 and the Curt model #C45796 is the length. They both have 18" between hitch pin hole and the ball hole, the Curt is overall a bit longer. The Curt has an overall length 23-1/4" and the…

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Hey Brandon. The longest hitch extender we have is the 14" long Gen-Y Hitch item #GY89SR. This fits a 2" receiver and has a 10,000 lbs capacity but it will reduce your hitches capacity by 50% like all hitch extenders do. The 15-3/4"…

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Answer 8

A hitch extension does cut your trailer hitch capacity by 50 percent, but for as light of a trailer as you have and how heavy duty your tow vehicle is that wouldn't be an issue. So yes, a 14 inch hitch extension like the #C45795 would be a solid…

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Answer 9

Hey, Allen! All depends on what you're towing. Would you be able to give me some information such as what kind of trailer(s) your towing, is there going to be any sort of gear or equipment in the truck bed, and lastly does your truck have any…

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Answer 10

For your 2018 Toyota Tundra, I recommend the SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs item #SSR-610-47. These are the black 1,500 lbs capacity ones. They will keep your Tundra level when you're towing or hauling a heavy load. You will not be able…

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Answer 11

It's going to vary some from vehicle to vehicle just because of how your truck rides. However, I reached out to SuperSprings and they told me that a half inch to an inch of clearance between the spring and the frame is fairly standard. The…

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Answer 12

A properly installed and rated weight distribution system like the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control - 10,000 lbs GTW, 1,000 lbs TW #EQ37100ET will keep you level. Additional suspension enhancement won't really be…

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