Anyone tow anything heavy with a lowered tahoe on big wheels?

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Thanks for the responses guys! Kinda surprised, I expected this to go the other way! One question though, are you guys 2wd or 4wd drive? For those who are 2wd, any issue on boat ramps? My truck will have a 150-200lbs sound system right over the rear axle soon, which should help with traction, but I am still a bit worried about spinning on the ramp...
Thanks again,
Evan
PS- I would for sure get the McG helper bags, I knew I would at least need those...
 

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Looks sick.. Do you have helpers

yep McGaughys (firestone) helper bags

what do you use for a Hitch? Standard 2 drop with a 2 ball? If i was to tow another car do i need a different type of Hitch?

When i use my car trailer I just use a standard, 2" drop? stinger with a 2" ball. I have other stingers for different trailers to make sure the the trailer is parallel with the ground.

Thanks for the responses guys! Kinda surprised, I expected this to go the other way! One question though, are you guys 2wd or 4wd drive? For those who are 2wd, any issue on boat ramps? My truck will have a 150-200lbs sound system right over the rear axle soon, which should help with traction, but I am still a bit worried about spinning on the ramp...
Thanks again,
Evan
PS- I would for sure get the McG helper bags, I knew I would at least need those...

I am 2wd but I don't be fishin so I can't help you with that.
 

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I tow a 21' boat and I'm dropped on 24s...I love my air bag Helpers u may want to look into those!
 

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I have an 01 suburban and weekly tow a 17ft 4 horse trailer fully loaded with 4-6 adults. I have a full time ART air ride though. The helper bags I had, I didn't like. They raised my truck with out weight(no trailer) and I didn't like that. I have never had it on a boat ramp so I'm no help there, I'm guessing if you drop to 3-2 gear and just go slow you'll be fine. My sub actually rides better with a trailer but my hitch is a 6" drop reversed to be a 6" lift. I can't wait to bag the front and be able to roll up fully loaded and still be low!!
 
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Thanks for the info guys! Sounds like its doable especially for my short distance. The boat ramp is still my biggest concern, guess I'll just have to watch the tide and not pull out at low tide...
 

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I also tow my 21 footer and car trailer and enclosed trailer no problem on 24's
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sick stingray. just got a 2007 180rx

what do you use for a Hitch? Standard 2 drop with a 2 ball? If i was to tow another car do i need a different type of Hitch?

im on 4s now, 3/5 drop sitting in a box right here that will be on soon. i have a 2 inch drop hitch. when i drop this can i just flip the hitch and ball, or do i need to buy a 3 or 5 inch drop hitch and flip?

Thanks for the info guys! Sounds like its doable especially for my short distance. The boat ramp is still my biggest concern, guess I'll just have to watch the tide and not pull out at low tide...
my 4s have never ever once had a problem pulling from a wet ramp. then again i never let the tires hit the water, but you shouldnt have to in most cases
 

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towing

towed almost 100 miles from ct to long island no problems
just the same rubbing i had before loading boat slight in rear
 

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sick stingray. just got a 2007 180rx



im on 4s now, 3/5 drop sitting in a box right here that will be on soon. i have a 2 inch drop hitch. when i drop this can i just flip the hitch and ball, or do i need to buy a 3 or 5 inch drop hitch and flip?


my 4s have never ever once had a problem pulling from a wet ramp. then again i never let the tires hit the water, but you shouldnt have to in most cases


actually its a Crownline 202BR:cool:
 

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