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04-17-2007, 10:34 PM
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Location: Baton Rouge, LA.
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Low and Tow or NO
I'm thinking of putting a flip kit on my truck but I want to tow with it maybe once a month or so. Are there issues with ubolts braking or any other considerations I need to make?
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04-17-2007, 10:36 PM
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Location: Austin, TX
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Re: Low and Tow or NO
Depends how low you want to go, but I would consider helper air bags in the rear to maintain a safe ride height to prevent bottoming out.
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04-17-2007, 10:59 PM
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Re: Low and Tow or NO
My truck came with the heavy duty rear spring so if I flip it I thought I would remove the large leaf to bring it back up just a touch and then add the helper bags. I guess around a 3/5 is the ride I'm looking for, I want to tow a car every now and then so I don't want to go to low.
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04-18-2007, 12:23 AM
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Re: Low and Tow or NO
Helper bags are the answer. They will do exactly what you want.
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04-18-2007, 12:39 AM
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Location: Baton Rouge, LA.
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Re: Low and Tow or NO
But are there strength issues with the springs hanging from the rearend as opposed to setting on it? And let me throw this in to, frame strength with a western chassis c-notch. Thanks for the replys, I have been lurking around this site for a few years but never really posted anything. You may have awakened a sleeping monster. I would like to post a few pics but will have to learn how, giant four times screen size pics ya know.
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04-18-2007, 01:33 AM
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Re: Low and Tow or NO
From my previous experience with a similiar set up I had no issue with the C-notch. If at all posssible I suggest that you weld it in rather than bolt it in.
If you don't already know, if you are cutting the frame with a saw make sure you drill holes at the upper corners of your cut so you don't have a potential location for a stress crack.
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04-18-2007, 08:24 PM
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Re: Low and Tow or NO
Anyone else?
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04-18-2007, 08:27 PM
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The Crazy Machanic
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Nokesville Va
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Re: Low and Tow or NO
you can go as low as you want just like this guy did.
 its one of my favorite pictures. Sad thing is i dont know is name in these forums (at least it think hes in this forum some were)
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04-18-2007, 08:54 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: LAKE PLACID FLORIDA
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Re: Low and Tow or NO
I have towed a dual Axel trailer with a Volvo 850 wagon on it and a engine and sub frame in the bed of my truck on a 4+ hr trip. My truck is lowered about 6" in the rear with helper air bags and 5" in the front. I've also towed a couple of 21' Malibu ski boats around town. No issues what so ever
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04-19-2007, 09:32 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: San Antonio, TX
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Re: Low and Tow or NO
Jesse:
What helper airbags are you using? I'm interested in running something similar with my 4" drop leaf springs. Slonaker |
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04-19-2007, 12:47 PM
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Re: Low and Tow or NO
Quote:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-S...mZ270110473286 I also bought this from suicide doors 
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