5th wheel hitch and truck side rail height
I just purchased a new to me 2013 Chevy Silverado 2500HD LTZ with the 20 inch tire option. When I looked at my hitch I thought I could raise the head up two more holes. Unfortunately I was looking...
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Bigfoot affair wrote:mamasmax wrote:
Going to the 18" wheels and tires does nothing to change the height of your truck. The overall diameter is the same. What you would gain is more weight capacity from the tires AND the wheels in the 18" size. The 20" wheels are not offered on 1 ton trucks. Besides, a 2" reduction in tire diameter would have you turning some serious RPM's when rolling down the hiway and you would really start hating that.
X2 the 18" and 20" wheel/tire combination on these trucks are the same diameter.
Have you thought about lowering shackles for the rear of the truck? Lowering shackles
I have been thinking of doing this with my truck.. My fifth is already lifted and I would like to bring it back down to earth.
OP Here,
If I go to these shackles will it void my factory warranty on my truck? It seems like an easy swap and affordable as well.
Thanks!
Dave
