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Old 02-02-2018, 03:59 AM
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While towing my TT my rear end goes down dramteically. I heard about the leveling bags but never heard anyone did it on the new raptor.

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Checkout the towing section of the forum, read your payload sticker, and if within specs get a weight distribution hitch.
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Originally Posted by Ricktwuhk
Checkout the towing section of the forum, read your payload sticker, and if within specs get a weight distribution hitch.
Soft, long-travel suspension (for baja racing) = lower payload capacity and lower tongue-weight capacity. Yep, weight distribution hitch is your answer.
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Looks like your weight distribution hitch is not properly setup.
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Originally Posted by Silver-Bolt
Looks like your weight distribution hitch is not properly setup.
I don't see one on there at all. OP you need a WDH and check to make sure you're within your payload.
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of course this thing is gonna squat. Aside from the suspension being made for off-roading....you're putting hundreds of pounds at the furthest rear point on the vehicle.

WDH should be the obvious answer!

That is a single-axle TT. it shouldn't be anywhere near exceeding payload even on a raptor, once the WDH is on.
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Originally Posted by BadFish523
I don't see one on there at all. OP you need a WDH and check to make sure you're within your payload.
Exactly.
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Rick, you got any suggestions for a TWDH?
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Originally Posted by BadFish523
I don't see one on there at all. OP you need a WDH and check to make sure you're within your payload.
It has additional 50 gallon tank installed in front
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Originally Posted by Ricktwuhk
Checkout the towing section of the forum, read your payload sticker, and if within specs get a weight distribution hitch.


Any recommended brand/model?

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