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

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AMG ETR

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Hey Guys,
So I bought my 2WD Tahoe, Lowered it and Put 24's on it not at all expecting to tow, but now I am looking at buying a boat and want to see if I can even tow the thing... Its a 23 Contender center console that weights 4500 dry and 6300lbs ready to fish (wet). I know that is within the limits of a 2wd tahoe, but with my suspension and tires can I still do it safely? I will be towing a VERY short distance (5 miles each way a best) on all flat roads... Worried about 2WD and Nitto NT420S's on the ramp tho...

So is anyone as dumb as me? :)
Thanks,
Evan
 

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I towed several cars now, and JKMotorsports towed my truck a while back...i did have rubbing issues on the upper control arm over big long hwy bumps at 60mph before buying a Spohn PH bar. I was traveling 200miles tho, 5miles aint nothin for ya. If you're really worried about it, just get a Spohn adjustable panhard bar and helper bags.

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I have an 03 suburban dropped 3/5 with helpers in the rear coils on 24's... Haul a 24" boat and a 28" enclosed car hauler with usually a chevelle or similar weight in it. Hauls great and have been on many 5+ hour trips one way. Now its getting fully bagged to lay frame and should haul even better... BTW never got stuck on a ramp or at all for that reason... I have the g80 which i just replaced with an eaton posi since i had to narrow the rear anyways... so anyways you will be fine but if you don't have helpers I would recommend them highly
 

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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?
 

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