Towing
05-21-2007, 11:51 PM
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How do i prevent towing issues? I want to two a trailer w/ a car on it (lexus sc300 and a foxbody mustang not at same time). I want to make sure that the *** end of the truck is going to sink what can i do to prevent this? i am figuring the sc300 is the heaviest at 3300lbs-3600lbs and the trailer at 1800lbs.
05-22-2007, 09:02 AM
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Thats about all you can do to the truck short of upgrading your leaf springs.
*Just remember that when you load the car onto the trailer- don't pull it forward more than you need to. You want the load on the trailer to be centered over the axel of the trailer. People have a tendency to pull the car as far forward as they can- which adds a lot of uneeded tounge weight, which gives you saggy-*** on the truck. (Too far back on the trailer is also and unsafe)
05-23-2007, 07:04 AM
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Airbags- they mount inbetween the axle and frame.
Go to an RV or camper dealer. They should be able to give you a couple ideas. A few years back I got a quote for 6-700 dollars.
As far as your offroading- I wasn't suggesting a lift, just heavy duty springs. If you put too much of a lift towing will be an issue. Center of Gav. etc, etc......
Go to an RV or camper dealer. They should be able to give you a couple ideas. A few years back I got a quote for 6-700 dollars.
As far as your offroading- I wasn't suggesting a lift, just heavy duty springs. If you put too much of a lift towing will be an issue. Center of Gav. etc, etc......
05-25-2007, 08:42 AM
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The weight on the tongue should be 9-15 percent of the total load on a tandem axle trailer. Here is a good site on towing. http://www.sherline.com/lmbook.htm#refrn9
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06-02-2007, 04:05 PM
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I put the AirLift, Summit part number AIR-59501 on my '93 F150 2WD. The installation was 2-3 hours like was recommended and pretty straightforward. I haven't used them with the loaded trailer but I am guessing I will like the results. The firmness they add to everyday driving is pretty good too.
06-06-2007, 09:07 AM
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I took off the 4 lealf springs and replaced them with 5 leaf form a donar truck - same make and model but with extra leaf.
I would take out the blocks though for a more stock ride height.
I load a 4400 pound travel trailer and no sag AT ALL. in fact it doesnt even dip.
Cost me a hundred bucks for the springs and another 60 to have them put in.
Bill
I would take out the blocks though for a more stock ride height.
I load a 4400 pound travel trailer and no sag AT ALL. in fact it doesnt even dip.
Cost me a hundred bucks for the springs and another 60 to have them put in.
Bill