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Originally Posted by ksbrktracer
If you are set on doing the five lug setup .... I would just go with the stock truck parts , 12-bolt etc.
You can upgrade thru the aftermarket to 13" or even 14" rotors , Put good quality brakes on the rear , it probably already has hydra-boost , make use of that. And then make sure the trailer brakes are working properly. You may want to at least run heper bags on the rear unless you are going air-ride all around.
I have a 96 1-ton crew cab longbed dually that I cut down to a shortbed and then put 1/2 ton suspension on it. I tow a 24ft enclosed race car trailer with it and have had no problems what so ever.
I understand what everybody is saying about sticking with the 8-lug stuff and I have no disagreements with it ..... I was just after a different look and it seems to work good for me.
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I can't lie, I have to many parts to go back now. I was just curious to know exactly what issues I could possibly run into. I bought this truck for the sole purpose of having a crew cab laying frame on big hoops. It will probably tow once or twice a month and that's usually going to be local.
It's pretty obvious I know that what I'm breaking a few of the rules that's why I started this thread. Then again for years I've watch guys pull huge toy trailers with those 73-91 suburbans that usually have the 1/2 ton suspension and never heard of a wheel popping of while towing. My trailer isn't over 5000lbs and has electric braking system. I'm not saying it's right but isn't there a famous Nacho truck that pulls the Poncho truck on a trailer and he's bagged.