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roadtriptoforev
Explorer
Dec 01, 2015

Towing 5th wheel with a 4 inch lift?

I am looking into buying a truck and verbally committed myself to a F-350 diesel with a 4 inch lift. I am towing a rather heavy 5th wheel toy hauler and do fall just within the maximum weight fully loaded (it will probably never be fully loaded but tow rating on truck is 16,300, toy hauler is 12,000 dry and rated for 16,200 if loaded with toys)

I don't want to buy it if it's going to be a safety issue or less reliable.

Thanks

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  • rhagfo's avatar
    rhagfo
    Explorer III
    Dec 01, 2015
    Should we bring up how the previous owner of a lifted truck treated it? Was the truck a "Toy" or was it a working truck?
  • dodge_guy's avatar
    dodge_guy
    Explorer II
    Dec 01, 2015
    If it has a lift kit then I assume it has larger tires? Has the gearing been changed to accommodate the larger tires? A 4" lift isn't a lot I just hope they used a good kit and not just one that stacks blocks between the rear axle and springs! Towing with larger tires would also require upgrading the brakes to help with the leverage from the larger wheels!
  • azrving's avatar
    azrving
    Explorer
    Dec 01, 2015
    I cut across 78 from the Slabs area past Glamis yesterday. From what I saw on that drive I didn't know they made pick ups WITHOUT a lift that pulled toy haulers. :)
  • JIMNLIN's avatar
    JIMNLIN
    Explorer III
    Dec 01, 2015
    What type of lift.
    Be careful if its a suspension lift as not all of these types are up to carrying heavy loads as some have found out the hard way.
    Do your home work before buying a HD truck with a suspension lift.
  • roadtriptoforev's avatar
    roadtriptoforev
    Explorer
    Dec 01, 2015
    I'll find out. Thanks

    BarneyS wrote:

    Is the lift on the truck removable and capable of being restored to stock height?
    Barney
  • BarneyS's avatar
    BarneyS
    Explorer III
    Dec 01, 2015
    I don't tow a 5th wheel trailer but you do want it to tow as level as possible. I suspect a 4" lift on the truck is going to make that very difficult. It also could possibly make the underside of the trailer contact the side bed rails of the truck when turning or going over uneven terrain.

    Is the lift on the truck removable and capable of being restored to stock height?
    Barney

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