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Old 06-17-2008, 05:04 AM   #1

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I have to remind myself sometimes I have the trailer hooked up...








Sooo,...I suppose everyone knows what my answer to the Gas vs Diesel poll was...
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  • Old 06-17-2008, 05:26 AM   #2
     
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    Good looking ride there! What are you running there, 35's or 37's?

    Any squat or fluctuation on the rear suspension when towing? I've always heard people say "don't tow with a lifted vehicle". I think if everything's balanced out, there shouldn't be any worries whatsoever. It's not like you're towing 10k lbs! I don't see any issues at all!
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    Old 06-17-2008, 03:36 PM   #3

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    37x12.50x17's

    The truck doesn't move with the trailer attached. Figuring the boat weighs in around 2800-2900, total weight isn't much at all. I have an all spring lift, and the springs in the Superlift kits are quite heavy duty. Never had a problem towing anything that I hooked up to it. Truck drives better when loaded.
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    Old 06-17-2008, 08:33 PM   #4
     
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    Two good looking rides you have there! Which one gets the best mileage?
    (It would be interesting to know just how much fuel we all on the forum use over the summer, all in the name of fun!)
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    The boat looks too small compared to that truck ! LOL

    Nice looking rides however!


    z275st: You know anyone with a 3.0L would win that fuel race. But then again, if someone uses their boat very little over the summer with a bigger engined boat, then it might even out.

    I will be keeping track of mine tho.
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