I tow a 24 foot GN trailer and was thinking about a lift kit but I don't know how it would be. Any experience would be great, what size and what brand do you guys have? I think I would probably lean toward a 4" because I will probably stay with a 35" tire and 37's would probably look better with 6 inches. What do you think?

 

if you tow alot i think it would be a huge pain to mess with coupling and uncoupling but the lifted trucks sure look nice

brett

 

Got a buddy with 6" lift and 37" tires and he has towed with it. Not long or far but it can be done. I woundnt recomend it though

 

Hi Big Horn,

I run a KORE lift w/35" tires and tow a 25' GN regularly. I have only had a slight rub on the bed rail at the very most rear corner once which was completely my fault and the slope/drop off was overly steep. Really no worries with a mild lift IMO.

 

I was a little worried about the clearance but all the towing I have done I have only had to back down one hill that was questionable. I like the lifted look but I think I would have to keep it around 4". how big is your kore lift?

 

I forget the exact numbers, but it is not a huge lift (KORE Race kit). For reference (in case your GN may have different specs), I am pulling a PJ trailer.

In my case, the "hill" is a portion of our property that we built up a pad to have parties on. After a get together, I pulled off the pad (slope is probably a bit greater than 3 to 1 where I pulled off) and was not paying attention. Had I been paying attention, it would not have happened - operator error all the way IMO and should not be a concern...

 

This is about all I tow, i have plenty of power but i would highly advise building up the tranny if you would haul every day

 

It helps to have a GN made to fit:

 

You can see what I am running in my sig. I pull flatbeds goosenecks (20' and 24') loaded with hay and equipment (tractors, JD 6200, 5205, etc.). Goosneck cattle trailers (24' Wilson or Stoll). I have never had any problems with the lift and larger tires when towing. I was worried about this too, but it is not a problem at all. I would think that if you went 6" and 37" tires, it might start to be a problem with the angle of the trailer in relation to the bed sides, especially in an offroad situation.

It is no harder than a stock truck.

 

I pull all the time with my 30' GN and 37's rolling on 4.5" of lift. It is about all that is practical with most standard "new" GN's....

 

thanks for the replies and the pics. I think when i do it it will be a 4", right now i am looking at the fab tech or the tough country. Anyone have experience with these?

 

its a bigger jump to get into the bed to lock the coupler! thats what i was talking about! or a higher fall off the tire if you try the over the bed method

brett