Towing/hauling with a lowered 67 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bighead · 01-11-2006, 11:37 PM

I'd like to instal a 4/6 ECE drop kit on my pickup but am concerned about it's affect on towing. I'd like to be able to pull my boat or carry a load of parts to he swapmeet. Should I forget about lowering it or maybe just a slight drop instead? thanks, bighead

**N2TRUX** · 01-11-2006, 11:47 PM

Go ahead and drop it. If you have trouble with it bottoming out get a set of helper bags for the rear. Unlike airshocks, the bags can be aired down so they do not affect the ride when not in use. I have a couple trucks with them as well as a slammed 84 Z28 that I pulled a small trailer with....

boundstaffpress · 01-11-2006, 11:49 PM

If you go this route, remember to keep some air in them all the time. If not, they will get caught in the springs and be torn up. They will also significantly affect ride. Had some in my sagged out chevelle.

carl609 · 01-12-2006, 03:49 AM

classic performance procucts makes a HD lowering spring for trucks that will be used for hauling and towing. helper air bags will definatly be a big help though

01-11-2006, 11:37 PM	#1
bighead Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: McKinney, Texas Posts: 465	Towing/hauling with a lowered 67 I'd like to instal a 4/6 ECE drop kit on my pickup but am concerned about it's affect on towing. I'd like to be able to pull my boat or carry a load of parts to he swapmeet. Should I forget about lowering it or maybe just a slight drop instead? thanks, bighead

01-11-2006, 11:47 PM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Towing/hauling with a lowered 67 Go ahead and drop it. If you have trouble with it bottoming out get a set of helper bags for the rear. Unlike airshocks, the bags can be aired down so they do not affect the ride when not in use. I have a couple trucks with them as well as a slammed 84 Z28 that I pulled a small trailer with.... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

01-11-2006, 11:49 PM	#3
boundstaffpress Jamie Hyneman is my twin Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: La Junta, Colorado Posts: 705	Re: Towing/hauling with a lowered 67 If you go this route, remember to keep some air in them all the time. If not, they will get caught in the springs and be torn up. They will also significantly affect ride. Had some in my sagged out chevelle. __________________ Justin SOLD 1967 K10 Fleetside, 283, Front and Rear Posi SOLD Color Wiring Diagrams Now in High Resolution V8 and Cab and Cab and Chassis

01-12-2006, 03:49 AM	#4
carl609 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lynnwood, WA Posts: 63	Re: Towing/hauling with a lowered 67 classic performance procucts makes a HD lowering spring for trucks that will be used for hauling and towing. helper air bags will definatly be a big help though

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