I suppose that could be an option, but I do like it up as high as it is. I bought the truck used and it had already been lifted when I got it. Sure didn't realize it would be a problem. I'm not sure if my plow mount was modified for the lift when it was put on. I'd hate to mess that up too BigT Reg. Oct I could be wrong, but I think when they do a lift, it is done with the suspension. If the box was lifted 3" then the cab and the nose would also have to be lifted 3".
Many of the newer 4x4's are too high especially Dodge for the trailer to be towed level that the trailer has to be blocked up. As someone already mentioned that the box may be too close to the gooseneck platform, that you will crush the box.
Measure the height of the box, ground to floor, and find out from the factory of dealer height of the gooseneck fully retracted with the trailer level. If the box is too high it will cause the trailer to put more force on the rear axle, which would accelerate tire and axle wear. You only mentioned only a 3" lift, have the size of the tires been increased? Painted Horse Reg. May Expert Posts: Location: Northern Utah.
Edited by AraSport PM. Apr The body lift is the cheap way to get tire clearance. Also the easiest to install. It doesn't affect the suspension geometry. Also it doesn't help with offroad clearance like a lifted suspension does. It is fairly easy to remove except I believe some of the bolts are longer and you would need the shorter stock ones to bolt it back up correctly.
Ryan, your initial post only questions 'driving down the freeway and being able to get it around in tight areas'. Obviously raising the COG isn't anyone's direct goal but doing those two things you mentioned is where i had the least concerns. I became more aware when i was offroad, either getting the rig a little squirrely while in loose uneven sand unpredictable results or when going thru forest type fields going over unseen logs and dips unpredictable results.
That is where the higher COG made me brows furrow. I did exactly what you are talking about raising a 30' toyhauler. Axles are bowed so they provide correct camber when loaded, so they need to stay right side up. Anyway, I did that on my 30' Patio Hauler toyhauler. On some 5th wheels you can end up with a "baby buggy" effect that doesn't look right. I don't think mine is too bad that way. I bought new spring perches, and brought the axles to a professional welder to have them welded to the top.
I left the stock spring perches in place, so if it handled poorly or if the next owner wanted it low it would be simple to put back. It was also handy to not cut off the stock perches, so I could line up and square the new perches using the stock ones as a point of reference. The results tow just fine.
It is stable and tracks fine, lots of clearance above the bed stock Ram 4x4 when set to tow level. If you relocate the axle to below the spring pack, you will gain the thickness of the spring pack plus the diameter of the axle and twice the height of the spring perch. I don't know if that would clear a truck as tall as yours probably is, though.
Yesterday I brought home a 40' Patio Hauler, but it has enough clearance I hopefully won't have to lift it. Today is going to be spent getting the ATV's and camping gear moved into the 40, so I can get the 30 footer ready to sell.
I have to back around a 90 degree blind side corner while going through a gate to get into my back yard. With that 40 foot thing getting through the gate is hard enough without having to worry about missing the 30 footer that is also parked in my back yard.
I see 4 problems. In no particular order First there's the significant effect on the over all gear ratio of the 35" tires.
Those tires effectively change your axle ratio from 3. Second, a 5ver has clearance issues between the bed and the nose of the coach. A 6" lift might make those issues a real problem. Third, any time you raise the center of gravity of a vehicle, you reduce its stability. I lifted a K Suburban a few years ago for serious off-road work. It worked well off road, but the 'burb was clearly much less stable than our other K 'burb at stock height. Going from one to the other on a daily basis made the difference quite clear.
Fourth, is the issue of braking. This has a significant impact on the TV's braking ability. The last thing I want to do with a TV is to reduce it's braking ability. Granted, it isn't the ideal combination I didn't really notice any change in stability when I raised my 5th wheel, but then I tend to drive and corner very conservatively.
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It may not display this or other websites correctly. You should upgrade or use an alternative browser. Gooseneck on lifted truck. Thread starter ABrown Start date Nov 25, ABrown Jimmy Smith Chassis- 90 proof. Any of yall pullin goosenecks with lifted trucks.
Ive got a 6" lift on 35's and it measures 44 " from the ground to the bed. I havent bought a hitch or trailer yet but id rather pullpull my buggy on a gooseneck than onon a bimper pull.
Just wondering if anybody else is doin it Heres the truck in question. Joined Apr 8, Messages
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