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Sitting low trailer V70-XC70 1999

I trailered my 1500lb trailer this week end for the first time. My plain Jane 5 speed did a pretty decent job. I did find however that the rear sagged a bit.
Didn't seem to affect handling, so I'm not sure I need to do anything.
I checked for heavy duty springs at the dealer, but they don't supply any. IPD have overload springs, but way to expensive for my budget.
Should I worry about it? Anyone have a supplier of heavy duty rear springs at reasonable cost?

Thanks
Jimmy








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Sitting low trailer V70-XC70 1999

Sorry I don't have an answer, but if you don't mind my asking, do you know what your trailer tongue weight is? I'm looking to get a utility trailer for my 850 wagon and am curious about how it'll work out. My owner's manual recommends a 110-lb tongue load for trailers under 2650 lbs and 165 lb for trailers above 2650 lbs








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Sitting low trailer V70-XC70 1999

A utility trailer has a very light tongue wait as you can easly pick it up. You should have no problem at all. I don't know what the tongue on my trailer weighs. I suspect it's over 200lbs.







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