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Old Feb 1, 2011
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2wd double lifted/ towing

Hey folks, could anyone tell me if being lifted effects towing, In other words, I have put on a bodylift/SPL with 35's tires, Would I be able to still tow my boat and trailer without any modifications, Thanks
 
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as long as you don't lift the hitch up, or you get like an outargues 5 inch drop if you do lift it. i think you'll be fine.
 
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Prob just need a drop hitch so your boat won't be pointing into the sky and depending on your gears you might have a hard time turning 35's and a boat.
 
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Thanks and I have 4.56 gears, just finished it. a drop hitch? never seen one or would i BE ONE OF THOSE GUYS GOING AROUND WITH A LIFTED TRUCK AND THE HITCH LOOKS ODD BECAUSE IT IS very low? ummmmm gotta figure this one out.
 
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Old Feb 1, 2011
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you can get a 5 inch drop hitch at any part's store.
 
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are they mechanical? may have to google this. thanks
 
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Old Feb 1, 2011
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This is what you need


That and a class 3 reciever that bolts to the truck and this just slides in and out as you need it.

This bolts under the back of your truck.


and if you need to pull out a Buddy you can plug in this.
 

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Okay cool, I have a class 3 hitch, I actually just order one, I went out and measured and called these great folks, expensive but they are nice. Thanks!

http://www.trailerhitchsource.com/
 
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I bought my 5 inch drop chrome one from Princess Auto in Kelowna BC for $35.00.
 
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