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coggonobrien · 07-21-2011, 06:58 AM

Just trying to decide between a 4 inch lift and 35's or a 6 inch and 37's with my 68 swb running 52 inch springs. we have a 24ft tilt bed trailer and will pull cars/ pallets of seed on occasion.

Thanks,
David

'63GENIII · 07-21-2011, 09:43 AM

Over the years I've had both 4" with 33-35's and 6 - 8" with 38's to 44's and have towed cars, boats and trailers full of rock ect. I will say that my tolerance for the "pucker factor" that the 6" and up lifts can produce while towing (and sometimes when not towing) has decreased. 4" and 35's are my limit now. It all depends on your limit and driving ability.

coggonobrien · 07-22-2011, 12:38 AM

gotcha, i figured geometry wise the 4/35 combo would be the absolute max but thought i would check.

THanks!

ghettoluxury · 07-22-2011, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coggonobrien

gotcha, i figured geometry wise the 4/35 combo would be the absolute max but thought i would check.

THanks!

4 with 35"s is a good setup for pulling a trailer. If you have a gooseneck it will still fit in there with no mods. My buddy pulls a gooseneck wit 39.5 pitbull rockers and we had to chop his trailer up so that he could do so.

maskale · 07-22-2011, 01:34 PM

depends on what ur pulling and the terrain.

Just because the truck will pull it dont mean u should. U have to consider emergency case senarios, lifted with a swaying trailer will never be good.

either way, stay short and light.

u wont find any writen specifications, all manufacturers are gonna say not to tow with a lift.

Redcap · 07-22-2011, 04:05 PM

I frequently tow a trailer, often with a total trailer weight of 8k+, with my K20, which is lifted 6" and runs on 35x12.5s. Tows and stops just fine (with trailer brake controller, of course).

Mr. 250r · 07-22-2011, 06:43 PM

I agree with maskale basically any truck can tow but you gotta set the limit on your weight also trailer sway is a nightmare I almost lost my first suburban because of it and we ended up across the road which was from how it was loaded and that can make the biggest difference towing and for lift kit towing depending on the lift and the weight and if the truck is 1/2 3/4 or 1 ton
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07-21-2011, 06:58 AM	#1
coggonobrien Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Coggon, IA Posts: 580	what is max lift and still successfully pull a loaded trailer? Just trying to decide between a 4 inch lift and 35's or a 6 inch and 37's with my 68 swb running 52 inch springs. we have a 24ft tilt bed trailer and will pull cars/ pallets of seed on occasion. Thanks, David

07-21-2011, 09:43 AM	#2
'63GENIII Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Carlos, Ca. Posts: 3,048	Re: what is max lift and still successfully pull a loaded trailer? Over the years I've had both 4" with 33-35's and 6 - 8" with 38's to 44's and have towed cars, boats and trailers full of rock ect. I will say that my tolerance for the "pucker factor" that the 6" and up lifts can produce while towing (and sometimes when not towing) has decreased. 4" and 35's are my limit now. It all depends on your limit and driving ability. __________________ Chris '63 k15 long step Vortec 7.4 - L29 Blackbear tune, Five 0 Motorsports injectors, Chris Straub Cam, NV4500, divorced 205 52" front and 63" rear spring swap D44 / 14bff - disc axles Milemarker 9K and 10.5K hydraulic winches 63" & B52 Spring Install http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ng+swap+thread NV4500 Reverse Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=reverse+build L29 - 7.4 Vortec Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&highlight=L29

07-22-2011, 12:38 AM	#3
coggonobrien Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Coggon, IA Posts: 580	Re: what is max lift and still successfully pull a loaded trailer? gotcha, i figured geometry wise the 4/35 combo would be the absolute max but thought i would check. THanks!

07-22-2011, 01:34 PM	#5
maskale Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 159	Re: what is max lift and still successfully pull a loaded trailer? depends on what ur pulling and the terrain. Just because the truck will pull it dont mean u should. U have to consider emergency case senarios, lifted with a swaying trailer will never be good. either way, stay short and light. u wont find any writen specifications, all manufacturers are gonna say not to tow with a lift.

07-22-2011, 04:05 PM	#6
Redcap Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lewis County, WA Posts: 1,523	Re: what is max lift and still successfully pull a loaded trailer? I frequently tow a trailer, often with a total trailer weight of 8k+, with my K20, which is lifted 6" and runs on 35x12.5s. Tows and stops just fine (with trailer brake controller, of course).

07-22-2011, 06:43 PM	#7
Mr. 250r Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: freeburg, illinois Posts: 885	Re: what is max lift and still successfully pull a loaded trailer? I agree with maskale basically any truck can tow but you gotta set the limit on your weight also trailer sway is a nightmare I almost lost my first suburban because of it and we ended up across the road which was from how it was loaded and that can make the biggest difference towing and for lift kit towing depending on the lift and the weight and if the truck is 1/2 3/4 or 1 ton Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1987 Chevy V30 - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=573854 1988 IROC-Z Camaro - 305/T5 T-Top 1989 GMC V35 - Marbolo Express http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596850 1991 V2500 Suburban Silverado - Sold 1991 V2500 Suburban Scottsdale - Big Nasty http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=497423 2001 Ram 3500 5.9 H.O NV56 EC DRW - Sold 2003 1500 Silverado 2004 Ram 3500 5.9 H.O NV56 CC DRW - Sold 2005 Silverado 2500HD 6.6/ZF6 CC LWB



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