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Old Sep 25, 2007 | 10:34 AM
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Can I tow a 5th wheel with a 6in lift?

My father's 5th wheel trailer's Neck can raise and lower, I have a 2005 2500 4x4 with the superlift 6in lift kit with 20's on 37's.
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Old Sep 25, 2007 | 10:41 AM
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I Could not tow with my 04 with a 6inch superlift but that was a gear box fifth wheel not adjustable thats why the max im going now on my 06 is 4
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Old Sep 25, 2007 | 10:45 AM
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So if my fathers is adjustable do you think i might be able to tow it? with the 6in lift?
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Old Sep 25, 2007 | 10:54 AM
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With the combined height increase from the lift and tires, I would not think so.
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Old Sep 25, 2007 | 11:16 AM
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anyone esle have any clue?
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Old Sep 25, 2007 | 11:29 AM
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Just remember that you will need at least 6 inches (8 is better) from the bed rails to the bottom of the 5th wheel frame. You might have to adjust both the pin box on the 5ver and the hitch in the truck to get the needed clearance. My truck height is stock and with 35" tires, I have about 6-1/2" of clearance.
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Old Sep 25, 2007 | 12:21 PM
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I'd say no, you can't do it, unless you lift the trailer 6" also.
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Old Sep 25, 2007 | 12:26 PM
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I'd say no, you can't do it, unless you lift the trailer 6" also.

darn, you eat me to it! trailer would look good with some 35" boggers
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Old Sep 25, 2007 | 12:33 PM
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flipping the axles upside down is another option i have seen it done on older trailers just a thought cut the boggers would be SWEET
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Old Sep 25, 2007 | 01:27 PM
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I pull a 26' gooseneck with my truck all the time but it has an extended neck. Just have to be careful in a field here in the mountains.
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Old Sep 25, 2007 | 01:55 PM
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Tow Buddy

Have you guys and gals seen the tow buddy. This should work with the 6 inches of lift- no problem...
http://www.hitch-buddy.com/

Last edited by AkitaSumo; Sep 25, 2007 at 02:42 PM. Reason: added pictures
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Old Sep 25, 2007 | 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by AkitaSumo
Have you guys and gals seen the tow buddy. This should work with the 6 inches of lift- no problem...
http://www.hitch-buddy.com/

That thing scares me.
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Old Sep 25, 2007 | 04:49 PM
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THat tow buddy makes baby jesus cry!!!
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Old Sep 25, 2007 | 08:07 PM
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How much is that thing?
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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 07:56 AM
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Originally Posted by BlackSunShyne
That thing scares me.

Originally Posted by BamaTJ
THat tow buddy makes baby jesus cry!!!

Originally Posted by 6 is better tha
How much is that thing?
Ohhhsssss Nooooeeeeesssss
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