Lift And Towing

[mc7719]

Technical question for those of you that tow out there.

 

I'm looking at a RC level in front, and then a 2" block replacement in the back (I believe the OEM blocks are 1.25"). The reason to maintain the rake is I tow a 6500lb travel trailer (with full distribution hitch, proper sway equip, etc.) and so when I'm hitched up, the truck would still sit level (as it does with the stock setup without the leveling and blocks), but just be 2" higher (I would lower the hitch receiver a notch to compensate)

 

Is this all right to do? Will it effect handling? Is it wiser to leave it the factory setup for towing?

 

Thanks in advance

[Stevens03]

Won't be a problem. Just make sure you use new u-bolts when replacing the blocks.

 

I had the leveling kit on my 07 without the rear the extra 2" blocks (stock blocks) and with the load levelers, the truck sat pretty level with the trailer loaded. But when I threw some weight in the back like extra firewood for an extended stay, it did sag a little. So you could go either way.

 

With the extra lift, just make sure your hitch is setup at the right height so your trailer pulls level

[mc7719]

Won't be a problem. Just make sure you use new u-bolts when replacing the blocks.

 

I had the leveling kit on my 07 without the rear the extra 2" blocks (stock blocks) and with the load levelers, the truck sat pretty level with the trailer loaded. But when I threw some weight in the back like extra firewood for an extended stay, it did sag a little. So you could go either way.

 

With the extra lift, just make sure your hitch is setup at the right height so your trailer pulls level

 

Load levelers?

[Stevens03]

Helper springs for the rear leafs.

[mc7719]

Ohhh like an added leaf? Is there any height increase? Or just strengthening of the springs?

 

So the extra .75 (diff between stock block and new one) in height on the back end should counter the sagging, without the added spring? Or would 2.5 be more appropriate (and then I believe I'd have to replace the shocks too) which is a better route?

 

I hate all this 'what if' but I really have no way of measuring before I install it all...

 

Thanks for your help