Weight carrying or distributing? What the heck?!

revlis240 · 11-17-2009, 04:35 AM

Hey guys,
Here is something thats got me raising an eyebrow. Im giving up my 2008 V8 4x4 4runner to 'trade up' to a 12v cummins.

The 4runner is said to have a "weight distributing" hitch, rated at 7000lbs trailer weight, 700 tongue.

Now the little sticker on the 2500 1996 12v i got says "weight carrying = 5000# and weight distributing = 10,000#"

Well which do i have? I read the definitions of a weight distributing hitch and it doesnt seem that my 4runner even had that (2 arms that are spring loaded that spread the weight).

So what the heck do i have? Can this giant 2500 Ram only tow 5000lbs with a regular ole' trailer?

Please shed some light, and im sorry for the dumb question. Oh and, yes im 100% positive the Toyota 4runner v8 comes with a weight distributing hitch as of 2004. Its all over the manual and all over the 'net.

Abe

98-12valve · 11-17-2009, 01:52 PM

weight dist hitch will have more of a framework to it and will bolt to the frame of your truck farther forward, instead of just right at the back of the frame. the bars you mentioned are just to help level the load, and the help with sway as well.

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'06 2500 big horn quad cab long bed 4x4 leveled on 35's, G56

, patriot blue. Just a smarty and exhaust so far, much more to come

revlis240 · 11-17-2009, 02:12 PM

the stock one that came in the 1996 2500 is a _____ ?

Thanks!

98-12valve · 11-17-2009, 05:09 PM

the reciver on your truck should be 10k your bumper if you put a ball in the hole is rated at 5k.

__________________
'06 2500 big horn quad cab long bed 4x4 leveled on 35's, G56

, patriot blue. Just a smarty and exhaust so far, much more to come

11-17-2009, 04:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
revlis240 Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 270 Thanks: 7 Thanked 20 Times in 7 Posts revlis240's Truck Pics	Weight carrying or distributing? What the heck?! Hey guys, Here is something thats got me raising an eyebrow. Im giving up my 2008 V8 4x4 4runner to 'trade up' to a 12v cummins. The 4runner is said to have a "weight distributing" hitch, rated at 7000lbs trailer weight, 700 tongue. Now the little sticker on the 2500 1996 12v i got says "weight carrying = 5000# and weight distributing = 10,000#" Well which do i have? I read the definitions of a weight distributing hitch and it doesnt seem that my 4runner even had that (2 arms that are spring loaded that spread the weight). So what the heck do i have? Can this giant 2500 Ram only tow 5000lbs with a regular ole' trailer? Please shed some light, and im sorry for the dumb question. Oh and, yes im 100% positive the Toyota 4runner v8 comes with a weight distributing hitch as of 2004. Its all over the manual and all over the 'net. Abe

11-17-2009, 01:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
98-12valve Cummins Nut Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Mulino, Oregon Posts: 370 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts 98-12valve's Truck Pics	weight dist hitch will have more of a framework to it and will bolt to the frame of your truck farther forward, instead of just right at the back of the frame. the bars you mentioned are just to help level the load, and the help with sway as well. __________________ '06 2500 big horn quad cab long bed 4x4 leveled on 35's, G56, patriot blue. Just a smarty and exhaust so far, much more to come

11-17-2009, 05:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
98-12valve Cummins Nut Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Mulino, Oregon Posts: 370 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts 98-12valve's Truck Pics	the reciver on your truck should be 10k your bumper if you put a ball in the hole is rated at 5k. __________________ '06 2500 big horn quad cab long bed 4x4 leveled on 35's, G56, patriot blue. Just a smarty and exhaust so far, much more to come

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11-17-2009, 02:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
revlis240 Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 270 Thanks: 7 Thanked 20 Times in 7 Posts revlis240's Truck Pics	the stock one that came in the 1996 2500 is a _____ ? Thanks!