22.5 rims and tires and towing
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22.5 rims and tires and towing
Do any of you guys with the 22.5 tire set-ups have any trouble towing since doing the swap? I have 38ft fiver weighing in at roughly 16k. Also what about the additional height. What height increases are you guys seeing at the bed rails?
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I can't tell that big of a difference in the towing. Mine has the manual like yours and that helps a lot. It takes a little more to get them going, but it's nothing that the truck can't handle. I can't tell any difference when pulling out from a dead stop.
Don't know about bed rail height, but my setup lifted the truck almost 3" measuring from the ground to center of the fender wells.
Hope I answered your question some. You will get more feedback from some of the other guys too.
Don't know about bed rail height, but my setup lifted the truck almost 3" measuring from the ground to center of the fender wells.
Hope I answered your question some. You will get more feedback from some of the other guys too.
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I love it for towing and my trailer grosses at 15.5K (tag). The height will be 2.95" taller. Hope this helps.
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Pulling a 38ft fiver you will be ok. If you were taliking a 28 or shorter it wouldn't work. If you have bed rails I would recomend taking them off.
I have over 10,000 miles of 40,000 pound 5th wheel towing on the 22.5 and love them.
Just so you know I had to add airbags to the rear because if the truck squats to much they will rub in the rear.
I have over 10,000 miles of 40,000 pound 5th wheel towing on the 22.5 and love them.
Just so you know I had to add airbags to the rear because if the truck squats to much they will rub in the rear.
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