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Towing with Lift

01-01-2006, 03:41 PM

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KMerritt

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Towing with Lift

Hey all. Happy New Year!

I am looking at getting a 20-25' travel trailer and am also wanting to lift my truck. I am leaning towards a 4.5" Skyjacker kit with some Fox Shocks and custom pieces by Thuren Fabrication. I am willing to put airbags in the rear, but am also wanting to be able to safely and easily pull this trailer. It will be taken all over the country and will see all types of weather and roads.

Let me know what you think, opinions welcome. I am looking for advice on the quality of this setup. How will the lift affect my towing capability? I am also looking at the KORE setup, but am wanting to explore all other options before I go and spend any money. When I bought this truck I drove all the other guys diesels. I hate Chevy, to cheesy, Ford was ok, but when I drove the Cummins/Dodge, I put my money on the table and walked away smiling. I believe I have the best truck made, and I am only looking for ways to improve it. THanks guys and best wishes for 2006.

Kevin Merritt

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