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Towed about 10k+ with the Ex yesterday

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Old Apr 18, 2010 | 07:25 AM
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Towed an 18ft equipment trailer loaded with landscaping blocks for a buddy yesterday. It was heavy ! I don't recommend towing that heavy with the Ex's stock hitch and stock rear springs for any long distances ......squirrely *** end for sure !.....need to get that rear sway installed. Now I know why Ex guys that tow are using B codes, Firestone air bags and weight distributing hitches ! ..........She pulled fine.....downhill was the squirrely part.
 
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Old Apr 18, 2010 | 03:07 PM
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how far did you have to tow it and did you have the pucker power when going down hill
 
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Old Apr 19, 2010 | 06:38 PM
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I've pulled about 14k with the wifes excursion more then a few times, but she is lifted 6"...
 
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Old Apr 19, 2010 | 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by ArizonaRedneck
how far did you have to tow it and did you have the pucker power when going down hill
yes......about 10 miles....my butt was sucking the leather on the down hill !!!!

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I've pulled about 14k with the wifes excursion more then a few times, but she is lifted 6"...
No problems ??? you know that Ex is only rated for 10k......
 

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Old Apr 20, 2010 | 12:54 AM
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Originally Posted by njneer1
yes......about 10 miles....my butt was sucking the leather on the down hill !!!!

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No problems ??? you know that Ex is only rated for 10k......

10k 18k... whats a few k's between friends...

It will tow what you want fine once you get some stiffer springs in there. The add a leaf helped a ton!
 
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Old Apr 24, 2010 | 08:16 AM
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What are you running on yours again ??
 
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Old Jul 5, 2010 | 04:05 PM
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The stock Ex springs are terribly when towing heavy.
 
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Old Jul 5, 2010 | 06:03 PM
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What ply are your tires, that can make a big difference too
 
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Old Jul 16, 2010 | 01:19 PM
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I am running Load range D......can't tell any difference from the E's i had before

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The stock Ex springs are terribly when towing heavy.
I think that was the biggest problem....my stock springs
 

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