2500hd hitch height and tire pressure?
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โJun-30-2014 01:03 PM
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โAug-01-2014 11:07 AM
Iraqvet05 wrote:
I picked up a nice, used Silverado 2500HD over the weekend and I need some advice.
This is the fake 3/4 ton...it's really a 1 ton with 3/4 ton marketing
badging...it's a +9K GVWR TV
Before selling my 1500,
There are three classes of half ton...lower end are +6K GVWR, regular
or mid are +7K GVWR, and the highest class in the half ton class is
the +9K GVWR (AKA 'HD' marketing modifier)
I measured the receiver height (unloaded) at 16" and the 2500 height is at 17.5". Do I need drop my hitch down a bit to get my E2 WDH loaded correctly? Also, the TV is running 265/75R/16 tires. The door sticker calls for 80 PSI in the rear tires...I'm assuming that's under a heavy load but what PSI should I use unloaded or with a lighter trailer (5K lbs)?
Since possibly +3K more in GVWR...it's springs will have that much more
carry capacity...meaning it won't drop as much with the same tongue
weight
Most likely will have to drop the shank the one or two or more holes,
because of the higher spring rates.
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โAug-01-2014 05:59 AM
tntcrock wrote:
I have that size tires on my HD and run 65 in front and 75 to 80 in the rear. I tow a 35' 5th wheel. I run that psi loaded and unloaded.
Same here. Been using those numbers since '04 when it was new. Both with a TT and now a fiver.
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โJul-06-2014 05:26 PM
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โJul-03-2014 02:33 PM
If you drive the truck for a few thousand miles the tread wear pattern will make it apparent if you should run with less air in the front or rear tires. Under inflating tires is a good way to reduce handling and increase odds for a blowout with the extra flexing of the sidewalls of the tires.
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โJun-30-2014 05:34 PM
tntcrock wrote:
I have that size tires on my HD and run 65 in front and 75 to 80 in the rear. I tow a 35' 5th wheel. I run that psi loaded and unloaded.
Me too.
Are far as hitch height, 17.5" sounds right. The best thing to do is hitch it up and over as needed to make both truck and trailer level when WD bars are engaged and tight.
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โJun-30-2014 01:28 PM
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