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Might sound like a stupid question but why are lifted trucks no bueno for towin? Even with helper bags?
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Might sound like a stupid question but why are lifted trucks no bueno for towin? Even with helper bags?
Tall (ie: flexy) sidewalls, the leverage big tires put on your brakes, drop hitch adapters and the leverage the difference in heights gives is not a good combo.
Can lead to big sway in the wrong conditions.
Think: tail wagging the dog.
Lighter loads you can get away with, heavy loads means you can be rolling the dice.
Where you tow also effects it. Mountainous terrain means even more demands on the braking system and possible fade. Plains might seems safe but you can be dealing with big side winds. Etc, etc....
Its different for every setup because every setup is different. If I were pressed to give a weight, I'd say once you are getting north of 5,000 lbs you're in the "risk" category....
Guess it all boils down to How tall and the tires. Friend had a Mega Cab Cummins that was Jacked way into the sky. (13" of lift) and towed his bobcat and landscaping equipment regularly, he also ran 22: semi wheels and tires though
Ive seen trucks on 38s pullin heavy loads, also seen trucks with 20"+ of lift on 49" and 54" tires pull heavy loads