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Can I still tow with a 3" PA BD?

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Can I still tow with a 3" PA BD?
Hey guys well I just picked up 2001 ford ranger stepside with 4 wheel drive and I was reading up on body lifts and deceded I want one, except can I still pull trailers and stuuf with the hitch? Also 33's will fit with it right? Thanks
 
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33s are perfect with a 3" lift and you shouldn't have any problems towing.
 
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Ok thanks I wasn't worryeid about the weight just if the hitch and stuff is still usable? Thanks
 
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the hitch won tbe affected by the body lift, it stays in the same place.
 
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The hitch is attached to the frame and you are using a "body" lift.
 
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mines body lifted and i tow a 20 foot pontoon it will bog down on hills with 33s unless you re gear your diff(s)
 
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Ok thanks guys I'm going to get one then, Thanks
 
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I hope you have a real hitch, not the ball on the bumper people call a hitch. If its on the bumper say goodbye to it lol
 
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Nope I have a real hitch not one of those Afro ingeneered ones hah thanks guys
 
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