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Discussion in 'Prius c Main Forum' started by Jarrod2027rus, Jul 22, 2024 at 8:38 PM.

  1. Jarrod2027rus

    Jarrod2027rus New Member

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    I own a 2012 prius c and recently added a hitch kit to it, prius c can haul up yo 2000 pounds for anyone curious. And i had a big engine on a trailer and was squatting quite a bit the whole way home, does anyone know any rear springs and shocks that are stiffer yet fits on the prius c? IMG_20240714_184358047.jpg
     
    #1 Jarrod2027rus, Jul 22, 2024 at 8:38 PM
  2. John in Vermont

    John in Vermont Junior Member

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    You loaded the trailer incorrectly. The load should be further back, over the trailer's axle, so the weight is on the trailer's suspension, not on the tongue.

    There should be some load on the tongue but only about 10% of the total trailer weight. At 10% of the weight on the tongue, the load on the hitch would only have been around 100 pounds, and the car would sit properly. I have a trailer for my Prius C that I use weekly, and I have never had a problem with the rear suspension on the car sitting too low.
     
    #2 John in Vermont, Jul 23, 2024 at 9:32 AM
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  3. BiomedO1

    BiomedO1 Senior Member

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    Just an FYI; several people with Prius C here had to replace their rear structural independent suspension frame because of bad or broken wields. Tire was pitched, excessive toe- in or out.

    something to watch out for....
     
    #3 BiomedO1, Jul 23, 2024 at 11:57 AM
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