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This is a discussion thread titled "06 hybrid rear springs towing help", within the Highlander forum, part of the SUV Forums category.
My brother has a 06 Highlander hybrid and it has the towing package on it. The boat he is towing has a tongue weight of about 450, which is to much for it. He says it is not bottoming out but is sagging. I think it is 4wd and has Mcphereson struts at the 4 corners. Does anybody know if there as any helper springs or air bags for it. I did some Googling but have come up empty so far.
Thanks for any help.
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450 Lbs is too much tongue weight for the hitch and suspension on a Highlander. A Highlander, in general, is not made for heavy towing since its basically built on a slightly beefed-up Camry platform. Adding air bags or helper springs to band-aid the real issue is just asking for trouble in the long run.
450 Lbs is too much tongue weight for the hitch and suspension on a Highlander. A Highlander, in general, is not made for heavy towing since its basically built on a slightly beefed-up Camry platform. Adding air bags or helper springs to band-aid the real issue is just asking for trouble in the long run.
I agree....the Factory Specs. are:
Highlander Towing Capacity with Tow Prep. Package:
He knows it is to much. He also is looking into a new trailer where the axle can be moved forward.
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Tom 03 AC SR5 Silver Sky Metallic
Cab height ARE cap, Westin chrome step bars, tinted front windows 35%, Hella mini foglights under front bumper ,fog lights under the frame to light up the door area, fog lights under rear bumper (factory dash switches for each set of lights),Bedrug, Hellwig swaybar, one-touch window control for both windows,Kenwood DDX-6019 double din dvd unit,2 amps, 2 sets of speakers, 6 disc cd changer,Q-logic sub box, subs, rearview camera, & skid plate. Freebies: Power outlet mod,fog light mod, map light mod &, debadged. Hope to add: Chrome bull bar, headest monitors for back seat passengers (daughters) Waiting for time to install: kicking alarm w/remote start. My Website
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