towing questions

tfelt · 11-02-2008, 04:27 PM

I just bought a 2005 4 door chevy 2500hd with a 6.0 gas engine. It has a 14 inch suspension lift and 39 inch tires. I was just wondering if anybody know how well it would tow. I will pull a 26ft toyhauler that weighs about 8000 pound wet.

Also wondering if anyone know where to get a 14 in drop hitch for the weight distribution hitch on the toyhauler?

bradrhale · 11-02-2008, 04:31 PM

unless it has had the gearing dropped in it, i wouldnt pull a wooden board. that is an extreme amount of lift but more over, it is alot larger tire to try and pull a bunch of weight with.
a 14" drop?? something like that, i might advise you on making it yourself or having a welding shop make it.

FaselZ71 · 11-02-2008, 04:36 PM

That thing is big! Way to big to be doing any real towing with in my opinion.

76silverado · 11-02-2008, 04:57 PM

Yeah that goes on the toy hauler that the diesel is pulling. IMO

leolkfrm · 11-02-2008, 05:35 PM

I agree once a truck is lifted it changes the handling characteristics of the truck for towing safely

stumpuller454 · 11-02-2008, 07:29 PM

that truck was probly made to pull 10-11000lbs?, the lift will definatley hurt handling, and having big tires does decrease you power abit, i think your biggest thing is getting a distrubution hitch! would probly be mandatory....

11-02-2008, 04:27 PM	#1
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FaselZ71 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Northern Michigan Posts: 1,158	That thing is big! Way to big to be doing any real towing with in my opinion. __________________ IT'S PEANUT BUTTER JELLY TIME!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8MDNFaGfT4

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76silverado Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 333	Yeah that goes on the toy hauler that the diesel is pulling. IMO __________________ http://s513.photobucket.com/albums/t...t=HPIM1105.jpg '76 Silverado10 Custom Deluxe, 350 4barrel, th350 auto FULL TIME FOUR WHEEL!

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leolkfrm Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N.Y. Posts: 1,456	I agree once a truck is lifted it changes the handling characteristics of the truck for towing safely __________________ 4 wheels move the body 2 wheels move the soul

11-02-2008, 07:29 PM	#6
stumpuller454 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Really FAR NORTH! Posts: 1,031	that truck was probly made to pull 10-11000lbs?, the lift will definatley hurt handling, and having big tires does decrease you power abit, i think your biggest thing is getting a distrubution hitch! would probly be mandatory.... __________________ Red seal certified Journeyman Automotive Mechanic *Supercharger comming soon!*

11-02-2008, 04:31 PM	#2
bradrhale Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 3,586	unless it has had the gearing dropped in it, i wouldnt pull a wooden board. that is an extreme amount of lift but more over, it is alot larger tire to try and pull a bunch of weight with. a 14" drop?? something like that, i might advise you on making it yourself or having a welding shop make it.

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