Towing with Lift

[KMerritt]

Hey all. Happy New Year!



I am looking at getting a 20-25' travel trailer and am also wanting to lift my truck. I am leaning towards a 4. 5" Skyjacker kit with some Fox Shocks and custom pieces by Thuren Fabrication. I am willing to put airbags in the rear, but am also wanting to be able to safely and easily pull this trailer. It will be taken all over the country and will see all types of weather and roads.



Let me know what you think, opinions welcome. I am looking for advice on the quality of this setup. How will the lift affect my towing capability? I am also looking at the KORE setup, but am wanting to explore all other options before I go and spend any money. When I bought this truck I drove all the other guys diesels. I hate Chevy, to cheesy, Ford was ok, but when I drove the Cummins/Dodge, I put my money on the table and walked away smiling. I believe I have the best truck made, and I am only looking for ways to improve it. THanks guys and best wishes for 2006.



Kevin Merritt

 

[Bob4x4]

I have a Kore race system on my 05,it measured to be a 3" lift on my truck. I pull a 25' Airstream with it. Before and after I saw no change as far as sway or porpusing. After of course it is a bit firmer. I am also running 315 BFG's wich so many bad mouth for weak sidewalls. I like the way they work in the sand so I am happy.



Bob

 

[Slim]

Forget the BFG's go to the Toyo Open Country mt's there the only 35" tire I've found with a 10 ply rating. There's a missprint on the add's for the tires, they say 8ply but on the tires they say 10ply. They handle heavy loads like a dually, I constantly run with 4000lbs in my box on singles with no problems, and I've been to the scales and I'm O. K. for wieght. Just my two cents..... now back to lifts?????????

 

[JHardwick]

Forget the BFG's go to the Toyo Open Country mt's there the only 35" tire I've found with a 10 ply rating. There's a missprint on the add's for the tires, they say 8ply but on the tires they say 10ply. They handle heavy loads like a dually, I constantly run with 4000lbs in my box on singles with no problems, and I've been to the scales and I'm O. K. for wieght. Just my two cents..... now back to lifts?????????

slightly over exaggerating?