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**rickst29** · 10-13-2016, 11:54 AM

Booster Springs (in the Toyota) would create the appearance of level loading on the Toyota axles, but it's not really there. The compressed Springs raise the body over the rear axle by applying equal force Upwards (against the Unibody frame) and Downwards - (into the rear axle and tires tires).

They DO NOT really restore the loading on front versus rear axles of the Toyota, to the same proportions which the Toyota had before the Trailer was attached. They help to protect the hitch and bumpers from getting scraped, but they do not help to keep more weight on the front axle - where you need it for proper steering control and braking.

My recommendation is to get a WDH First, and pull it the chains to put at least some of the Trailer Hitch weight forward (to the front axle).

10-13-2016, 11:54 AM	#8
rickst29 yes, they hunt lions. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,324	Leveling with booster springs, versus WDH. Booster Springs (in the Toyota) would create the appearance of level loading on the Toyota axles, but it's not really there. The compressed Springs raise the body over the rear axle by applying equal force Upwards (against the Unibody frame) and Downwards - (into the rear axle and tires tires). They DO NOT really restore the loading on front versus rear axles of the Toyota, to the same proportions which the Toyota had before the Trailer was attached. They help to protect the hitch and bumpers from getting scraped, but they do not help to keep more weight on the front axle - where you need it for proper steering control and braking. My recommendation is to get a WDH First, and pull it the chains to put at least some of the Trailer Hitch weight forward (to the front axle). __________________ TM='06 2619 w/5K axle, 15" Maxxis "E" tires. Plumbing protector. 630 watts solar. 450AH LiFePO4 batteries, 3500 watt inverter. CR-1110 E-F/S fridge (compressor). TV = 2007 4runner sport, with a 36 volt "power boost".