2018 GMC Sierra Towing
Looking for advice on towing with a 2018 GMC Sierra with a 2" leveling kit. I have plenty of power towing but having a hard time getting it to ride correctly. Seems as though no matter what I adjust m...
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Grit dog wrote:
Meh, maybe for you. Depending how much weight "1/2" takes off the front axle I suppose. It likely boils down to what your used to and if your not used to handling a myriad of different trailers then I could see something a little out of the norm being a little sketchy for some.
OEM spec tires? In general, the 20-30 new trucks I've had, the OEM tires are mostly mushy pieces of _____. Nothing says stability and confidence when loaded or towing like a heavier, stiffer, better traction in inclement conditions tire.
One person's definition of scary may be another's definition of easy towing. I think am beginning to figure out what the polar attraction is to weight distributing hitches though. For those that have not towed alot, it must really enhance the sense of security. I need to try one sometime...
The trouble is that you and I are coming at this from different perspectives. You have a 3/4 ton truck, I have a 1/2 ton. Different capabilities and different towing experiences. And you said it yourself, there is a lot of missing info the OP has not provided.
And just why would you need a hitch for a TC?
Grit dog wrote:
Do the math....got what? 5-600 lb tongue weigh maybe?
Hitch 3' behind rear axle, roughly. Front axle 12' in front of rear axle.
600lbs on the hitch takes 150lbs off the front axle.
Not enough to make much difference at all. 75lbs off each tire...
The math is only part of the story. The reality is in driving. Yes, some trucks will just fine. Others not so much. The part the math can't take into account is the truck's suspension.
