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- transamz9ExplorerSorry, double post
- Very nice..... Unleash the beast!
- transamz9Explorer
fly-boy wrote:
I'll see if I can find a picture of the TH hooked up-
But it rides pretty darn flat- Maybe the thicker 7k axles help?
I can see that yours definitely rides nose high.
My unit has 7K axles under it too. BTW, I'm not doubting you, just curious. I have to run the air low in my 2005 in the rear also to keep the camper close to level. I have a 2.5" leveling kit in that truck so it rides like it's squatted when hooked to the camper. - fly-boyExplorerI'll see if I can find a picture of the TH hooked up-
But it rides pretty darn flat- Maybe the thicker 7k axles help?
I can see that yours definitely rides nose high. - transamz9Explorer
fly-boy wrote:
Randy- 6" lift and 35" tires.
This truck replaces a 2011 that was exactly the same height... The 2011 towed my 24k # fifth wheel TH just fine all over the Sierra and Rocky Mt's. It also towed my 24k (GVWR) gooseneck flatbed just fine, and my stock trailer and my LQ horse trailer. No difference in how/where my headlights pointed when towing. However, my trailer axles sit under the spring pack (not inside of it) and it has good size G rated tires so it rides a little higher than most.
As a side note- there is no softer lifted suspension. It uses the same spring pack the truck comes off the showroom floor with.
Good thoughts and I appreciate the feedback/concern but misplaced.
I would love to see your rig hooked up. My stock ride height '13 Ram has my 5er running nose high with the hitches adjusted to where I only have 5.5" of clearance. If I put a 6" lift under my truck I would have to put a 8" kit under the 5er to get it to even be close to level. My 5er has the springs on top of the axles and has tall tires too. It takes four steps to make it to the ground without huge gaps between the steps.
- SouthpawHDExplorerNice lookin' ride! Made even better because it's a Chevy :)
- fly-boyExplorerRandy- 6" lift and 35" tires.
This truck replaces a 2011 that was exactly the same height... The 2011 towed my 24k # fifth wheel TH just fine all over the Sierra and Rocky Mt's. It also towed my 24k (GVWR) gooseneck flatbed just fine, and my stock trailer and my LQ horse trailer. No difference in how/where my headlights pointed when towing. However, my trailer axles sit under the spring pack (not inside of it) and it has good size G rated tires so it rides a little higher than most.
As a side note- there is no softer lifted suspension. It uses the same spring pack the truck comes off the showroom floor with.
Good thoughts and I appreciate the feedback/concern but misplaced. - ACZLExplorerGreat looking show truck but wonder how it will be as a RV hauler?
- 45RicochetExplorerCongrats great looking truck. The white ones are faster :W
It will be interesting seeing your TH hitched up to it. - jims1ExplorerUseless for towing anything over 4-5000lbs. The lifted suspension is softer and will make the rear sag and the headlights aim for the stars..
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