From the Inbox - Can Lifted Trucks Tow?
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- Can Lifted Trucks Tow? Do aftermarket wheels affect towing? On this week’s episode of From The Inbox we answer your questions about towing with your lifted truck. Have any questions you want answered? Drop a comment below or inbox us!
Additional footage from Dmaxryno and Eddies Life.
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I like this guy out of all of them, so cool and calm, he spits No BS!
Like the videos bro very informative. Specially when coming from y’all 🤙
I’m a pipeliner, I tow a large camper with a 2016 1500 with a 6” lift. Ride is tough but it gets the job done
A 1500 😢
@@blackairforces7074 that’s probably why the ride is rough...
Very helpful video! I'd completely overlooked load rating in my tire browsing. Thanks!
Always happy to help!
Can we help that one guy out with some new jeans?
I pull a 5th wheel with a 13 Chevy 2500HD DMax with 6inch Procomp lift on 35s. Had to raise trailer pin box to top level and hitch head to bottom slot. Tows like a champ with no issues.
Awesome!
Nose high?
@@TheRoger1205 truck no, the lift was real stiff. The 5th wheel, yes it was nose high even after pin box adjustment. Sold this truck and got an 18 2500HD not lifted.
Great video. I lifted my truck this spring I looked at many tires before and the guy I went to said those r good tires but toyo also has a 12 ply I went with the toyo mt I will get them again. I have a f150 right now I’m making a show truck and so far they r great tires I’ve towed another f150 once and it did fine just gotta b carful
I have 6 inch s on heavy duty shocks , 34 Mickey toms with 4.56 gears and just had the 4L65E with heavy duty Delco kit put in it so ill see what it be about G !
It’s important to know a factory 2500hd needs a 2” hitch drop. So if you have a 6” lift you need 8” hitch drop. I have bds 6.5” and I needed 8” drop hitch. I towed my hellcat and it was easy.
This is exactly what I was looking for. I i have the same truck, same lift, and was looking for a drop, but wasn't sure how big a of drop I needed. I'll buy an adjustable one with at least 8 in drop. Thanks
Great video, great information. I would add one more thing and that would be to look at upgrading your breaks. Especially with larger wheels and tires
maurice fluker we did mention it actually, brakes are really important!
My bad. Lol I must have missed it. Keep up the awesome work.
Good Advice Bud !!!!!
Can yall start doing videos on after market headlights and fog lights
My 6 inch Fabtech lift reduced body roll and increased stability. Should have done it on day one.
Going to tow a space shuttle 😎
Mike Molina *pull the space shuttle*
yes they can tow. you have to offset your lift with a drop hitch. also the size of the trailer and truck are at question too. a 2 inch increase on a 10ft trailer will cause the trailer to dance at 65 where as just putting in a 2 inch drop hitch levels the trailer back out with my explorer. it has a 2 inch spacer lift. found this out on my way from little rock to nashville. got 20 miles down the road and bought a drop hitch.
Imo along as you have a good breaking setup I find towing with a lifted truck that a 6 inch lift gives you amazing stability and still able to put the power down an that's worth 35x12.5x17
Can you do a Fox 2.0 vs a RC N2.0 shock video; which is better...
Great Job
Drop hitch is what I need thx for the vid
Hey Custom Offsets! Great video about towing with a lifted truck, but there’s one thing that I feel could be discussed better or be elaborated on more in depth. What drop hitches are the best for towing with a lifted truck and maintaining the stock towing capacity on a truck where the lift kit is sitting 10” high on 40” tires versed how that would work someone else’s truck being stock and another truck with say a 6” lift and 35s?
Thanks guys!
Best bet is to ask others! We use anything from Gen y to reese to Curt!
Use both my trucks to tow quite regularly ones lifted 10 inches on 22x 14 wrapped in 37s re geared to 4.56 tows like a monster the other is lifed 6inches on 24x16 on 375 45 that sucker wasn't even phased
Nice dmax shout out.
Shout out to DMAX at 3:46 🤙🤙🤙
2020 gmc at4 standard bed 4" BDS coilover on 35" tire 20" rims hauling a 25' powerboat 3900lb no problems
The 14 wide tires on a 16 wide wheel is also a max tow drop.
It's also stupid and stupid looking.
Any recommendations for lifting a 2020 Denali 2500? I ran a RC 7” on my 1500 High Country. I got the upgraded struts and fox shocks in the rear.
I wish I could lift my truck but all this that he’s saying is the reason why I’m not doing anything but tint stock rim size tail lights etc
Just settle stuff so I don’t blow my truck up on the way to the track
You didn’t talk about add a leafs and and leafpacks for lifts that can increase your hauling capacity.
My friends 7.3 was 8” lifted and 20s on 37s and and has 4:56 gears and towed a 36’ toy hauler full with 6 quads and we live in california there are huge long hills he towed from simi valley to pismo beach like 2 times per month a lot and he got stuck in the sand and damn he towed it reliable a lot
So what you’re saying is keep your truck stock if you’re gonna use it for what it’s intended to do!? Lol
Basically if you plan on using your truck as a truck do not lift it
Angelo Martinez or just do it right? And you will be completely fine?
You should do a video similar to this can a. GMC Envoy / Chevy Trailblazer Tow i get the question a lot its a mid size Suv 1/2 ton truck.
Gary Burbank88 yes but not much. I had 02 trailblazer with the 4.2 stock height with oversized mud tires. I have pulled small trailers with house hold goods in them but really nothing over 5k lbs The trailblazer was a monster in the mud for how short it was though
@@ryanmarcellin9453 i tow with mine every day 20ft Flatbed cars fraight you name it
What hitch should I use on my 2019 Tundra Crewmax with 4.5" bds lift w/coilovers on 35s? Im going to haul a 6x12 enclosed uhaul trailer.
How much lift, when added do air bags or any other assistant product become obsolete? 2" 4"?
So If I have a 7 inch lift on my Silverado can I use a 6inch drop?
I'm guessing any dealership that lifts a truck doesn't do the gears or change out the brakes let alone add better tires that could handle the weigh it can tow
I have a hard time even find people who can balance 37s correctly. Towing scares the crap out of me.
Question, what’s the lowest you can drop a truck that’s lifted? I believe the front differential has been cut so stock is out of the question
It really depends on A LOT of thongs man! Search forums and see what you can find!
You just don't want to tow anywhere close to capacity with bigger rims or lifted trucks or you may have trouble in certain areas such as stopping or climbing.
2021 chevy 2500hd with 24x14 with 33 12.5 22 will still be able to tow????
I hear Carolina squat is great for towing 😆
Does this stuff apply to leveled trucks
Hello, I’m looking to buy a 3500 Denali dually that has a 9” lift on 37” tires. However I’m worried now from this video about getting it because we are buying it to tow a 40-43’ Toyhauler weight is around 20k lbs. would this be ok? Will the 5th wheel have any issues locking up or even able to with this height? What are your thoughts?
Thanks👊🏽
Phillip Nazario should be doing good
So how big of a lift would u recommend for towing a gooseneck without the end of the trailer scraping the ground?
Depends on the vehicle you would be hauling it with!
How are the nitto ridge grapplers in snow and on ice towing a trailer?
Great! they do really well all around!
Can you tell me what wheel and tire setup Justin is running on his super duty
Check out Justins Super Duty spotlight here!
th-cam.com/video/evUxlk5HCP0/w-d-xo.html
I run the 3.5 knuckle kit from rough country and tow quiet a bit I run 33s on 18s I’m considering throwing air bags any thoughts
I put the air lift kit on my 08 silverado. Its lifted 6" on 33x12.50x20. I bought the 2000lb bags and they are great for towing trailers or in the bed. Reduced the sway and keeps truck from sagging big time.
Eric Woodzell nice ya that way I was looking at was air lift
I think mine is called ride control. Well worth the money. I just installed the schrader valve in the bumper and split it with a union so the bags balance air. No need to pump the bags up individually that way. Didnt go for the compressor
I have a 2006 F250 6.0 super duty with a 8" suspension Fab tech lift on 40x13.50x17 -24 offset Mickey Thompson mkz e rated with stock gearing I have a 5,500 to 6,000lb camper is this to much for the truck by the way it is set up? I go camping maybe 4 times a year and one of the 4 times I drive over a mountain, sorry I'm new at towing just want to be safe. Any help would be much appreciated.
It should be fine as long as you are using a big enough drop hitch and even weight distribution.
Make a video on the gsxr
I'll try to feature it in a video next week! - Fuller
My ? is wat can i do stop the rear sag in my lifted truck hauling my toyhauler camper trailer
add a helper spring or an air bag helper Gman!~
I've got a 2017 silverado double cab (2wd) I don't want to lift it but I do want 33's on it. What would I have to do with as little trimming as possible?
Garret, check our gallery out for what would work best on your Silverado here! bit.ly/2DgLW0N
Garrett 3.5" level
Technically, 275/60/20s are 33s and can fit with stock suspension on 2017s. If your're talking about 33 x 12.50 R20s then definitely lift it
Wow, I’m pretty fucking early.
What’s up @CustomOffsets?
Lol my spedo is off by 5 rn
Where do I find a picture of the 350z burnout and the big booty lexus gs thats on the wall behind you?
Are they in the custom offsets/Fitment industries gallery?
That is a Pontiac solstice drift car, and my old Lexus! We've done videos of them on Fitment industries! As well as in the gallery!
@@CustomOffsetsTV Lol yeah I realized it was a solstice after I commented. I do not remember it in any of the fitment industries but I will have to look for it. I deffiitely remember that big booty lexus! The lexus is sooo nice props on the build, I have always loved those really been contemplating a rwd build but I think I'm gonna go with a manual is300 if I can find one that's not a crackhead price. I wanna try rwd maybe drift eventually and the is300 would be a good build that can be the extra family car/weekend track/maybe some light drifting. If not may just keep with the hondas and pickup a fa5 civic or tsx.
The lift won't affect towing... Big wheels and tires will.
For towing with big tires, re-gearing the diffs to compensate is EVERYTHING. I run 4.56 gears front and rear in my 7.3 super duty pushing 38s and it pulls trailers like factory.
I have 40’s on mine what would u recommend I do
@@THESLOTTOMAN 4.56 or 4.88s. Depends how much you tow and what truck/transmission you have. I'm assuming you have a 7.3 like me lol
Is that Silverado in the lower right corner at 2:15 on the gallery?
Midget_Cannon I believe that it is Brad at the shops personal truck
MRZS is correct! www.customwheeloffset.com/wheel-offset-gallery/274700/2006-chevrolet-silverado-2500-hd-xd-xd795-zone-suspension-lift-3in
Custom Offsets sweet thanks.
Anybody knows what wheels are those at 8:04
Do you recommend a specific speed calibrator? Also, does a programmer such as the Edge CTS2 re-calibrate speedometers? I have a GMC 1500 with a 2.5" level and a 2" rear block and I need to re-calibrate my speedometer. Thanks!!
Don't need to for a lift Nelson!
Okay, I was just wondering because I noticed a difference after I put a 285 tire on. I haul a couple horses and ATV's on the wknds and was looking to re-calibrate.
or just get a Dodge Cummins and you can pull whatever you want .. my 6.7 is on 38S on 22s .. compound turbo meth injection Hardway tuner giant exhaust open air .. it's a f****** beast .. I still get 27 miles per gallon regular and pulling a semi with a loaded trailer or not
Does a wider wheel affect mpg?
Yes
Run A 7 inch Lift On My 15 Silverado With Some 20x12 On 33s Starts shaking a little around 65mph Is It Normal Anyone Know?
Giovanni Balcazar rebalance and rotate your tires
Carrier bearing drop kit
Make sure your wheels/tire are in balance, and, check to see if you need hub centric rings - th-cam.com/video/AxPuxXCEvV4/w-d-xo.html
7 in lift with 33s?
Custom Offsets yes & thank you very much!! 👍🏻
I lifted my F-350 Crew Cab, short bed, Power stroke 3.5-inch, Ready Lift 3.5 SST, and no issue pulling. I did put leveling bags on the rear for when towing but a proper hitch takes care of most of that.
Wheels and tires are a variable gearing device but if you are cutting it that close you are a fool - BTW your towing capacity is calculated based on your breaking ability not your pulling ability.
My 3.5-inch really isn't even lifting it; only raised it one inch in the rear and removed the rake but it will take 38x13.5 Ridge Grapplers on stock platty wheels.
I am a licensed Mechanical Engineer. I will keep my own advice but this is a good video.
A lift kit is designed to provide more ground clearance when off-roading. They weren't designed for towing. Plus those low profile tires on a truck really look stupid.
What are the rims on the f150 around min 5:20
They appear to be 20x12s unsure of brand and model though unfortunately. Check out our 20x12 wheels here!
bit.ly/2VZdFwc
Custom Offsets thanks
What’s a good 3-4 inch lift
For the LMM duramax
Depends on what youo want to use your truck for! Check out our video of best 4" kit here!
th-cam.com/video/CjS2CmIg9Oo/w-d-xo.html
What if I have a f-450 platinum and wanting to lift it?!
It depends on high you lift it, you'll have to compensate for the height 🤙 to help find the right suspension hit up our website: customoffsets.com/suspension and then enter your F-450 specs! 🔥
@@CustomOffsetsTV ok so on the website the 350 the same as the 450??
Why do they say on "the" youtube??
I'm confused how doesn't a lift affect towing? When you add an off road suspension to your truck you typically get softer springs. Wouldn't the softer springs squat more than your factory springs and be more unstable under load? I would also assume changing the factory springs would negatively affect payload on the truck.
Its possible to tow, you just need the right combination to make it work. The higher the lift you have, the bigger the drop on your hitch. The bigger drop the less tow rating you have.
Can lower truck lift cam squat truck lift.
Where there's a will, there's a way. .....I think.
Ok 5ft Johnny bravo..
3:54 613 TRUCKS
A note, your speech is wrong bigger tires are less rpms not more. Your in a nutshell gearing your truck higher the taller tire you go to.
What the hell is the point of lifting the trucks?
Damn, lifting your truck sounds like a massive pain in the ass!
But its usually worth it in the end!🤙
Personally i really feel like lifted trucks are slowly going out of style , they look ok but i think leveled trucks are becoming way more popular , also it is dumb how expensive lifts /rims can be why do we do so much and spend so much just to create us more headaches? Yeah it’s for looks and looks good but idk anymore
River Ware You are correct 👍
Well if this is true this is sad. Must be all you cuckservatives. I like 6"-12" lifts. For the most part very white culture. So of course we are losing it due to squats and level kits. Young kids listening to rap in their pickups. Psssshhhhh
Ill keep it going. I also like The 35"-40" tires you cant pit 37s or 40s on a leveled. Down here in VA to FL and over to TX, we'll keep it going
taylor SC fourteeneightyeight shut up dork
That was DMAXRYNO!! LOL
Thats why u build a moter when u lift ur truck
First
D.ScottBlacktopChanel congratulations we are all so proud of you.
I give 2 shits about subs
Thats why i am only gonna level my truck and put 20x14s under it
BroDozer Towing a Lambo do't give a F*** about stop signs......
This is why lifted trucks are WORSE than stock. (In utility and capability terms)
it loses half of its towing. capabilities. yes you can tow. but now you need to re gear the truck just to get it back. the higher you lift it the steeper the gear you need to counteract it. now you drive around a lifted truck with the same type of gears a drag racing car or a rock crawler would have. neither of those types of cars are daily drivers due to gear ratio. so don't do it
Guy lol lambo Ducati really ?
OK, so using a truck for towing..... if I lift it, bling out the wheels and tires, swap the gears and basically turn it into a mall crawler.... I defeat the purpose of the TOWING truck and make it more dangerous to tow with many different ways.... GOT IT! Thanks! =] I'm guessing that's why it doesn't come will all that flashy peacocking nonsense from the factory? Those ridiculous monstrosities have terrible off road capability as well as the huge hit to their intended purpose, towing. I'd take a stock 1st gen cheroke or yota for a few thousand bucks and crush them off road. What a joke and horrible waste of time and money. Buy hey... I look cool right?.... right?.....