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Campingdad18
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So I am going up in tire size on my tow rig
And I’m afraid it will put my camper at an even worse nose up condition.
I am at the limit now of what I feel is good and so
I’ll need to lift trailer. Pin box all the way up and Anderson hitch is
All the way down.
Should I do an axle flip or the lift blocks. I know blocks are more expensive
But what would be better stability wise?
Thanks!
It’s a 28ft fiver 8500#’s empty pulling with a 02 Cummins with overload springs so it’s a tall mare! Lol
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Cummins12V98
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woodtrucker wrote:
not going up. Well not in tire size but I am in wheel size.
I found a set of Michelin LTX's with only 8k miles on them for $400!
I really just wanted to go up to 17" wheels so that I could do larger calipers and brakes on my truck. I can do a full 3rd gen swap on wheels, calipers, rotors, and brakes and have more stopping power on my 2nd gen dodge now that I'll have 17" wheels.

I figured while I was at it, I could do 285 tires but honestly I really like how my set up is. I really think it's ideal gearing, tuning, & tire size now. I am making about 350hp on my 6 speed cummins and it pulls nicely. Don't want to screw with it or the camper.


You sure can do that but with your truck already having rear disk brakes and a 6 speed I would personally just go with some quality pads. But yes if you want to spend the $$$ that is a good upgrade!
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woodtrucker
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not going up. Well not in tire size but I am in wheel size.
I found a set of Michelin LTX's with only 8k miles on them for $400!
I really just wanted to go up to 17" wheels so that I could do larger calipers and brakes on my truck. I can do a full 3rd gen swap on wheels, calipers, rotors, and brakes and have more stopping power on my 2nd gen dodge now that I'll have 17" wheels.

I figured while I was at it, I could do 285 tires but honestly I really like how my set up is. I really think it's ideal gearing, tuning, & tire size now. I am making about 350hp on my 6 speed cummins and it pulls nicely. Don't want to screw with it or the camper.
2007.5 6.7 liter, Suncoast M3GA-68-5 Comp, mega cab,1 ton, srw, 4x4, Factory EB,3.73s
mods-EGR Delete (brand unknown), DPF delete, CCV-delete, FS-2500 bypass filter, H&S Black Maxx Tuner
2003 keystone cougar 281 EFS-31ft

Cummins12V98
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Dtank wrote:
Campingdad18 wrote:


So I am going up in tire size on my tow rig


So *WHY* are you going up in tire size on your tow rig..:@

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I am curious also. Taller tire makes gear ratio worse, worse fuel economy, but hey maybe it's all worth the $$$ to look cool???
2015 RAM LongHorn 3500 Dually CrewCab 4X4 CUMMINS/AISIN RearAir 385HP/865TQ 4:10's
37,800# GCVWR "Towing Beast"

"HeavyWeight" B&W RVK3600

2016 MobileSuites 39TKSB3 highly "Elited" In the stable

2007.5 Mobile Suites 36 SB3 29,000# Combined SOLD

Dtank
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Campingdad18 wrote:


So I am going up in tire size on my tow rig


So *WHY* are you going up in tire size on your tow rig..:@

.

keymastr
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Sounds like you need the axle flip even without gong up in tire size.

Slownsy
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Axle flip gives high of axle & springs on ouer FW =6”
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DogTrainer
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why create all this work for yourself...

keep your other tire size.
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Old-Biscuit
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IF trailer springs are UNDER the axles then simple axle flip will gain you min 3" and would be the way to go.

IF springs are on TOP of axles then sub-frame lift is best.......no blocks between springs and axles.
Is it time for your medication or mine?


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camperfamily
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Aside from the answer of smaller tires. Flip the axels or have a sub-frame fully boxed to lift the trailer. Not sure why your looking to go with larger tires on your truck, but if its for off-road with the trailer make sure you have ample bed clearance when your done.
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woodtrucker
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touche
2007.5 6.7 liter, Suncoast M3GA-68-5 Comp, mega cab,1 ton, srw, 4x4, Factory EB,3.73s
mods-EGR Delete (brand unknown), DPF delete, CCV-delete, FS-2500 bypass filter, H&S Black Maxx Tuner
2003 keystone cougar 281 EFS-31ft

fj12ryder
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"But what would be better stability wise?" Smaller diameter tires.
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