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Old 12-04-2013, 07:48 PM   #1
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Lowered and towing

Any body on here lowered and towing?im thinking about lowering my 12 cc 2wd with a 5 ,7 kit but I tow a car hauler for my race car and hot rod.i also have a 17 ft boat I tow .any body doin this?
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Old 01-07-2014, 06:21 PM   #2
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Re: Lowered and towing

It can be done. I don't know the specifics but I'm sure it depends on the kit. You could also install helper air bags to level the truck when a trailer is attached. A friend of mine tows with his bagged crew cab dually with no problems whatsoever.
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Old 01-16-2014, 08:04 AM   #3
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Re: Lowered and towing

^ helper bags and you'll be fine, seen it done plenty of times.
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Old 01-17-2014, 10:36 AM   #4
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Re: Lowered and towing

If you go with helper bags, you will find that there a lot of brake lines and other items attached to the rear axle that will have to be moved. I started with Air Lift brand bags and finally settled on the McGaughys bag kit for my 2011 GMC. They mount out where the lines are not an issue. I have my truck dropped 5/7
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Old 02-26-2014, 07:44 PM   #5
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Re: Lowered and towing

When i had my 08 crewcab i had a McGaughrys 4/7 drop w/Helpers on 24swith 275/30 and towed my car hauler with my 72 Camaro with no problems.
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