Low and Tow or NO
 

I'm thinking of putting a flip kit on my truck but I want to tow with it maybe once a month or so. Are there issues with ubolts braking or any other considerations I need to make?

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Depends how low you want to go, but I would consider helper air bags in the rear to maintain a safe ride height to prevent bottoming out.

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My truck came with the heavy duty rear spring so if I flip it I thought I would remove the large leaf to bring it back up just a touch and then add the helper bags. I guess around a 3/5 is the ride I'm looking for, I want to tow a car every now and then so I don't want to go to low.

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Helper bags are the answer. They will do exactly what you want.

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But are there strength issues with the springs hanging from the rearend as opposed to setting on it? And let me throw this in to, frame strength with a western chassis c-notch. Thanks for the replys, I have been lurking around this site for a few years but never really posted anything. You may have awakened a sleeping monster. I would like to post a few pics but will have to learn how, giant four times screen size pics ya know.
Thanks Chris

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From my previous experience with a similiar set up I had no issue with the C-notch. If at all posssible I suggest that you weld it in rather than bolt it in.

If you don't already know, if you are cutting the frame with a saw make sure you drill holes at the upper corners of your cut so you don't have a potential location for a stress crack.

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Anyone else?

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you can go as low as you want just like this guy did.
http://home.comcast.net/~furrsam/101...0220PM3941.jpg
its one of my favorite pictures. Sad thing is i dont know is name in these forums (at least it think hes in this forum some were)

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I have towed a dual Axel trailer with a Volvo 850 wagon on it and a engine and sub frame in the bed of my truck on a 4+ hr trip. My truck is lowered about 6" in the rear with helper air bags and 5" in the front. I've also towed a couple of 21' Malibu ski boats around town. No issues what so ever
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Jesse:

What helper airbags are you using? I'm interested in running something similar with my 4" drop leaf springs.

Slonaker

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I've had the same bags for over 9 years and I just blew one this year. Here are the replacement bags I bought
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-S...mZ270110473286

I also bought this from suicide doors
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...t/DSCF2777.jpg