Lifted truck towing :(
Hey Guys, I'm trying to determine if my math is correct, hoping some of you that understand this better than me can assist. I have a Dodge ram 1500 ( 2016 ), with a 6" pro-comp lift. It's just...
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lastorms wrote:
The trucks components are still only rated for your GVWR i.e. your axle and brakes. The air bags reduce sag but won't increase your GVWR because of this. Hope this helps.
Exactly my point, thanks
You didn't say one way or the other if you also got taller tires with the lift.. (I can't imagine anyone getting a 6" lift and not also getting taller tires)
If you did, did you also get new axle gearing to compensate for the taller tires? Taller tires will affect your final drive ratio and basically bog your engine down if you didn't change gears
Something I forgot, yes the tow rating is based on the actual ratio of engine RPM to miles traveled, bigger tires effects that
