Towing with Lowered Truck
Does anyone tow with a lowered truck. Just purchased a 2013 Cherry Chevy Silverado 1500 with all the necessary factory tow equipment . I don't know a thing about lowering and going to take it to a sp...
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I just lowered mine on purpose to make it pull my 5er more level. Newer trucks are way too tall!
Was it lowered by replacing the springs, so-called "flipping" the axle, or by replacing shackles and hangers? Replacing the springs with lowering springs would inevitably lower their capacity, but the other two options retain the full spring capacity and would not really be of concern. Obviously use a proper hitch for the weight you're pulling, which would be a receiver and not the bumper. Other than that you'll probably be fine.
Was it lowered by replacing the springs, so-called "flipping" the axle, or by replacing shackles and hangers? Replacing the springs with lowering springs would inevitably lower their capacity, but the other two options retain the full spring capacity and would not really be of concern. Obviously use a proper hitch for the weight you're pulling, which would be a receiver and not the bumper. Other than that you'll probably be fine.
