What is the Purpose of the Weight Rating for Suspension Enhancement

Updated 05/03/2020 | Published 05/01/2020

Question:

What does it mean by a weight limit of 2,000 lbs? I keep seeing people saying they use these to tow 8,000lb trailers on larger trucks, but it still says the same weight limit.

asked by: Matthew S

Expert Reply:

Any suspension enhancement like the RoadActive Suspension Custom Leaf Spring Enhancement Kit # RAS4524-SAT for your 2011 Toyota Tacoma essentially just gives some extra support (up to 2,000 lbs worth) to your OEM suspension - it doesn't actually increase your tow weight rating. Basically these are used to help relieve stress on the OEM suspension and to help the suspension last longer and perform better under load.

If the tow vehicle is rated to tow up to an 8K trailer then it can do that without a suspension enhancement, however suspension enhancement will help to prevent as much squat, and can help to keep vehicle sway under better control.

expert reply by: Jon G