towing with 35 inch tires
Jul 8, 2005 | 06:58 PM
#11
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towing with 35 inch tires
Even at the SEMA show last year, all the Dodges on display with 6" lifts and 37" tires rubbed. A lot of it is the offset on the wheels, which is hard to find. Mine were recommended by Eagle as the best fit for my truck with the proper weight rating, but I still want the 37's. Let me know if yours rub. When I was over at Fabtech, they had a 3500 there with 37's that didn't rub. Don't know what wheels he had though.
Your lift sounds pretty cool. Be sure to post some pics when you're done.
BTW: Did you know that ProComp is offering an upgrade on their standard shocks to resevoir shocks for $200 with purchase of lift kit?
HERE'S a copy of the ad in case you're interested.
Your lift sounds pretty cool. Be sure to post some pics when you're done.
BTW: Did you know that ProComp is offering an upgrade on their standard shocks to resevoir shocks for $200 with purchase of lift kit?
HERE'S a copy of the ad in case you're interested.
Jul 8, 2005 | 08:17 PM
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towing with 35 inch tires
HA ha, yeah tell me about it!! Also thanks for the info on the shocks. I called my lift guy and he checked into it for me and the rezzi shocks aren't available for our trucks because the shocks sit in a "bucket" and there is noway for them to route the line to the rezzi. The Bilstiens that I wanted are a pain in the a$$ to locate right now so I'm going with the ProComp MX6 9 way adjustables for the same price. Thanks!!!
Jul 8, 2005 | 08:29 PM
#17
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towing with 35 inch tires
That sucks. I followed up with ProComp Tech and they said the same thing. I guess the shock still mounts inside the coil.
The 6-way adjustable shocks look pretty nice though. I wish mine were adjustable. I also added airbags to the rear of the truck for towing.
On the front of my truck, I have the dual shock hoop, with the limiting strap inside the coil. So I can run the rezzies, which they're fabbing as we speak.
You can see a picture of the shocks HERE.
The 6-way adjustable shocks look pretty nice though. I wish mine were adjustable. I also added airbags to the rear of the truck for towing.
On the front of my truck, I have the dual shock hoop, with the limiting strap inside the coil. So I can run the rezzies, which they're fabbing as we speak.
You can see a picture of the shocks HERE.
Jul 10, 2005 | 09:47 PM
#18
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towing with 35 inch tires
I have an 89 gmc 1500 with a 350, 35's, and a tow package in the tranny and I have absolutely no problems towing. I had 10,000 pounds of firewood in my 2000 lb trailer/ my 8 foot bed and i was towing all this going down the highway doing 45mph at about 2300 rpm. I wouldn't tow anymore then that though because while i was backing the truck down my sideyard I was trying to stop and my whole front end was lifted off the ground and my front tires were in the air lol.
Jul 14, 2005 | 08:31 PM
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towing with 35 inch tires
Originally posted by: diirk
I'm pulling my 30' TH with my Dodge CTD. I have 35" tires and 4.10 gears. No sweat.
But it is a diesel, with a chip upgrade. I'm pushing about 400hp and 725 ft/lbs torque.
If nothing else, get rid of the 16.5" wheels. The bead doesn't lock in those, so you can't air them down as much.
I'm pulling my 30' TH with my Dodge CTD. I have 35" tires and 4.10 gears. No sweat.
But it is a diesel, with a chip upgrade. I'm pushing about 400hp and 725 ft/lbs torque.
If nothing else, get rid of the 16.5" wheels. The bead doesn't lock in those, so you can't air them down as much.