How to Tow a Trailer Level Using a Ford Super Duty with a 6 Inch Lift

Updated 06/05/2013 | Published 05/31/2013

Question:

Has 4 inch axle. I need the 4 inches of height. Have super duty with a 6 inch lift. What can I do to get lots of height

asked by: Craig

Expert Reply:

If you need the trailer to be higher to be able to tow the trailer level because of the lift on your truck then there is a much easier and safer solution than changing the suspension on the trailer. You just need a ball mount with the correct drop to tow the trailer level. I have included a link to an FAQ article that explains how you will need to measure.

Once you know what drop you need you can browse our selection of ball mounts. I have included a link to them for you.

I do not recommend changing the height of the trailer because there are several things that are negatively affected when you do this. First, it changes the center of gravity on the trailer. This can increase the likelihood of trailer sway. It can also affect the ride quality and wear of the tires and suspension components.

If the trailer is a 5th wheel trailer then you would need to raise the pin box to its highest setting and set the hitch to the lowest setting. However, with a lifted truck, the towing capacity is actually unknown and can be lower than a stock version of the same truck.

expert reply by: Michael H