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Thread: Level 5th wheel when towing?
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09-03-2022, 12:27 PM #51
Your truck is indeed raised by the tires, 34" tires on the truck is why it is a problem now. Stock size is 31.6" So you raised the truck 2.4". Simplest and best solution for many reasons is to put stock sized tires on it.
I am sure this is not what you want to hear. But it is the truth. Oversized tires are for show, and sometimes offroad performance.But it makes for poor tow vehicle performance. Wrong tool for the job.2021 398M Full Body Paint 8k axles. LRH tires. Disc brakes.
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09-03-2022, 01:26 PM #52
Ah, there's your issue... Your truck is, if fact, raised... It's your aftermarket wheel and tire combination. Return to stock for towing or have a proper subframe fabricated to raise the trailer suspension and not blocks. Blocks are a bad idea for trailer axles hung from the narrowest spring packs, which your 5er has and unfortunately no one ever bothers to thing about the implications of the lateral forces going down the road through curves and turns. Having a tube steel subframe fabricated will not only allow for superior spring hangers, but allow you to tie the frame rails together for strength and the exact height needed can be accommodated. Just remember, your jacks will need to be lowered or more blocking under them needed.
A good trailer frame shop can have it fitted, fabricated and installed in two days given time for primer and paint to dry and pull the underbelly out of the way for welding.Rob & Nikki + Cloverfield
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09-03-2022, 02:18 PM #53
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When we were at MorRyde getting the IS suspension put on, they talked me into getting the MorRyde pin box. I'm so glad we did that upgrade. With all that MorRyde did; our clearance is better and we are within 1/4" of being perfectly level (front high).
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Recently installed for free and finishing up the Independent Suspension
NO suspension (all the old removed)
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09-03-2022, 06:46 PM #54
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Last edited by Second Chance; 09-03-2022 at 06:55 PM. Reason: Removed "1/2"
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09-04-2022, 06:38 AM #55
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My problem was my Silverado was high in the rear causing a nose high trailer. Instead of raising the 5th wheel to get level, I lowered the back of the truck using adjustable shackles. This leveled the trailer and gave me about 5" of clearance with the side rails. Using this with the Reese Sidewinder hitch, I can turn 90 degrees without bed or cab contact.
https://www.amazon.com/Lowering-Shac...2s9dHJ1ZQ&th=1Tim
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09-04-2022, 07:05 AM #56
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With the MorRyde pin box what is the advantage ? Has anyone ever installed one if you are using a Pullright super glide hitch?
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