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Old 06-08-2019, 10:00 AM   #9
wingnut60
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Anytime you raise the center of gravity, you put more stress on the suspension components in turns, expecially sharp backing turns. Internet has many mentions of factory spring mounts failing--most towables are built to minimum specs needed, with little margin for increase in stress, that is why I suggest if adding height, you reinforce/rebuild the spring hangers.
Also, if the GVWR of the trailer at 13000, you could have as much as 2600lbs of pin weight. With a 100 gals of fuel in the tank, the trailer loaded for camping, you will probably be over the RAWR and over the rear tire capacity--tho, with a lift, the tires MAY have more carrying capacity than normal. Check it all out--towing with a lifted truck can be hazardous to your health and that of others....
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