Does lifting affect towing??
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#3
It can but if you get a good lift system that retains all the proper working angle you will not see that much of a difference, this also depends alot on what you are looking at towing. Mild hauling is pretty turn key and easy, large load you may want to think about some extra upgrades to make things better. I would suggest staying on a leveling system on your dodge because at that point you still can run a good size tire and not have to do much on other upgrades.
#5
If you plan on towing heavy I wouldn't go more than 2-2.5" in the front and leave the rear alone, other than adding air bags to keep the truck level. Also depends on the type trailer you plan on pulling. My truck is all stock w/ exception of 315's (34.5") and airbags in the rear. I have about 6" between the top of my bedsides and my 5th wheel camper. 6" does not leave much room for error with drop offs, curbs, etc. I couldn't go any higher or put larger tires on as I have had the camper within 1" or less of the top of the bedrails. Goosenecks aren't as much a worry but you still need to consider the height of the bed. Bumper pull trailers you can get drop drawbars (hitch) but they tend to multiply the leverage being put on them (I've bent two). Tractor Supply sells a 6" drop rated for 10 or 12,ooo lbs. It's also tuff to find load equalizer hitches that will work with a lifted truck. If you do a full on lift on your truck, do yourself a favor and get rear springs instead of blocks. As noted in other threads you can run a 35-37" tire on these trucks with little to no mods
#6
How heavy do you tow? My dad always went with a leveling kit and air bags. It works okay to stop the *** end from sagging lower than the front. However on the dmax we got a 6" kit on there with 4" blocks but the front end dropped down to 4" lift. When you load it down it levels out, when its not loaded it has the rake of a stock one ton. Some people don't like the look, personally I love it and think that's how an HD truck should sit.
Also, the ride is SO SO SO much better this way. It drives way nicer and rides smooth when your actually using the heavy duty spring pack, rather than keeping it unloaded and using airbags to support all the weight so the *** doesn't sag.
Also, the ride is SO SO SO much better this way. It drives way nicer and rides smooth when your actually using the heavy duty spring pack, rather than keeping it unloaded and using airbags to support all the weight so the *** doesn't sag.
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A coil spacer kit is not bad but they are not the best all the time because the front end gets stretched out and then the ride and how the truck tracks may be effected. I use the Carli leveling systems but if you want something more simple starting off on a spacer kit and then upgrading the trac bar and shocks would be my next step suggestion.