Anyone See Anything Wrong w/ this Combo?
11-12-2013, 07:43 PM
#11
I have a 2011 Scab with the 3.5 Eco and the factory trailer tow package with the 3.55 gear. I am looking at getting a 2" level kit from Hell Bent Steel and mounting a set of BFG's A/T KO LT305/65/R18's on my stock chrome clad wheels. This truck is used for towing our travel trailer that has a dry weight of 6800 lbs. Also plan on occasionally loading my Fat Boy in the bed while towing. New to the truck world and curious if those of you with more experience can tell me if this sounds like a good combo? Thanks
I imagine the fat boy weights at least 800#? What is the cargo capacity listed on the yellow sticker in your drivers door? You will be pushing cargo capacity.
The wider and taller tires will also affect your towing ability. If not a lot of hills you'll be ok, but if not it might be a bit of a strain.
Wider and taller tires will also make it a bit less stable when towing due to side to side wallow on the smaller than spec rims.
You need to do some math on your numbers and make sure you are comfortable with them.
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CNTLOSE (11-12-2013)
11-12-2013, 10:54 PM
#12
Thanks for all the imput guys. After reading your imput and some other threads I think I might be better off going with some 275/70/R18's. I only loose .5" of height and a little width, but still have 33" tall tire. I do have stabilizer bars and a sway bar for the trailer as we had been using my fathers '04 FX4 to tow until we bought our 2011.
I also got looking at some of the kits Auto Spring offers. The add a leaf kit says it increases your cargo weight by 980 lbs if I remember right. If that is the case that might be the best way to go on the suspension lift vs. just changing the rear blocks.
Thanks again for all the advice!
I also got looking at some of the kits Auto Spring offers. The add a leaf kit says it increases your cargo weight by 980 lbs if I remember right. If that is the case that might be the best way to go on the suspension lift vs. just changing the rear blocks.
Thanks again for all the advice!
12-01-2013, 10:19 PM
#13
Well I installed the kit (AS 2" spacers and 1.5" leafs.) with BFG Rugged Terrain T/A's and she rides like a dream. Actually raised the front 2.25" and the rear right at 2". Now just waiting for spring time so we can pull the toys out of storage and see how she does.
Thanks again for all the replies.
Thanks again for all the replies.
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12-02-2013, 12:27 AM
#14
Well I installed the kit (AS 2" spacers and 1.5" leafs.) with BFG Rugged Terrain T/A's and she rides like a dream. Actually raised the front 2.25" and the rear right at 2". Now just waiting for spring time so we can pull the toys out of storage and see how she does.
Thanks again for all the replies.
Thanks again for all the replies.
12-02-2013, 03:30 AM
#15
Senior Member
I have 2012 XTR 5.0 3:55 145" screw
added Pro comp 3" leveling kit & rear 2.5" blocks
and firestoine rear air bags keeps it nice and level......
have 275/65/20= 34.1" BFG rugged terrain T/A's LT M&S, best tires I ever owned!!
added Pro comp 3" leveling kit & rear 2.5" blocks
and firestoine rear air bags keeps it nice and level......
have 275/65/20= 34.1" BFG rugged terrain T/A's LT M&S, best tires I ever owned!!
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12-02-2013, 07:56 AM
#17
airbags
12-03-2013, 07:44 PM
#18
Here are the only pics I have so far...some of you may have seen them in another thread.
Like I said I am very happy with this set up, but I do think I will need a longer drop down for towing season. Also I had thought about airbags, but I am hoping that since I did the add-a-leaf I won't need them. I also increased my cargo capacity 950 lbs according to AS.
Like I said I am very happy with this set up, but I do think I will need a longer drop down for towing season. Also I had thought about airbags, but I am hoping that since I did the add-a-leaf I won't need them. I also increased my cargo capacity 950 lbs according to AS.