Towing and Hauling Diesel Discussions of Towing and Hauling Practices , Techniques , Tips Including Trailers , Campers , 5th Wheels , Goosenecks , Boats and More

Does lifting affect towing??

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 05-13-2010, 07:29 AM
Dude_57's Avatar
Diesel Wrench
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Hockley (Texas)
Posts: 517
Received 6 Likes on 6 Posts
Default Does lifting affect towing??

If I were to level my truck out or lift it a bit would it affect my towing or anything????
 
  #2  
Old 05-13-2010, 08:42 AM
MacAttack_GA's Avatar
Diesel Fan
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Fairfax, VA
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
  #3  
Old 05-13-2010, 12:18 PM
Nor-Cal Nick's Avatar
Diesel Enthusiast
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Livermore Ca.
Posts: 119
Received 8 Likes on 8 Posts
Default

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.
 
  #4  
Old 05-13-2010, 01:25 PM
Dude_57's Avatar
Diesel Wrench
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Hockley (Texas)
Posts: 517
Received 6 Likes on 6 Posts
Default

How high should I go in the front and how high in the back for leveling??? And what kind would you recommend??? I like that idea
 
  #5  
Old 05-13-2010, 02:04 PM
vrodrex's Avatar
Diesel Enthusiast
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: West Virginia
Posts: 111
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Dude_57
How high should I go in the front and how high in the back for leveling??? And what kind would you recommend??? I like that idea
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  
Old 05-13-2010, 03:18 PM
FastCR's Avatar
Diesel Bomber
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Livingston Montana
Posts: 1,525
Received 79 Likes on 66 Posts
Default

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.
 
  #7  
Old 05-13-2010, 04:24 PM
Dude_57's Avatar
Diesel Wrench
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Hockley (Texas)
Posts: 517
Received 6 Likes on 6 Posts
Default

Hmmmm I really don't tow much at all but every once in awhile a pull behind camper trailer about 32 foot but I rarely do I just didn't want it to affect it is all. So I rarely pull anything bu a fourwheeler trailer so 2-2 and a half in front? And leave
rear alone?
 
  #8  
Old 05-14-2010, 06:50 AM
vrodrex's Avatar
Diesel Enthusiast
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: West Virginia
Posts: 111
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
Default

You should have no issues.
 
  #9  
Old 05-14-2010, 06:52 AM
Dude_57's Avatar
Diesel Wrench
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Hockley (Texas)
Posts: 517
Received 6 Likes on 6 Posts
Default

Someone recommended daystar leveling kit and should I go 2??? Or 2.5???
 
  #10  
Old 05-18-2010, 12:21 PM
Nor-Cal Nick's Avatar
Diesel Enthusiast
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Livermore Ca.
Posts: 119
Received 8 Likes on 8 Posts
Default

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.
 


Quick Reply: Does lifting affect towing??



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:50 PM.