truck squat question

[stockboro]

I have a half ton Silverado that I lifted 2" in the front so it's high enough for my snowplow in the winter. When I pull the RV @ 7,500lbs and a very heavy tongue weight, my Equalizer 4way hitch takes out most all of the rear squat, but the truck's nose still looks a bit high because of the front lift. If I was going to keep this truck longer term, I would definately add air bags for both the additional leveling and better rear-end support. I believe that Firestone makes a bag with internal bumpers so you don't have to keep much or any air in them when unloaded. That would give you a good ride loaded and unloaded.

[NevadaRich]

I have a 43ft Tow Hauler Trailer and carry about 25k pounds of toys, my Tow Vehicle is a 2019 GMC 3500HD, CC LB when towing the trailer, it didn't need any air shocks, but I also have a large truck camper we use for the snow, so I added airbags this year, Air bags would be the way to go, if you put them on yourself the cost is not bad, if you have to have them put on, in the long run the cost is not bad... I used to have a raised 2013 Chev 3500 and after seeing a few trucks and campers on their side, I don't raise my trucks, the last one I saw was on You Tube..."5th wheel Truck/Trailer flip over" New Truck, New trailer....

[danimal]

Lowering the pin box will raise the front of your trailer at no cost.

[blubuckaroo]

Hopefully the OP didn't increase the tire diameter too. That really hurts your towing and braking performance.
All for vanity.

[Todd727]

Levelling kits are for people that should've bought cars. There is a reason trucks look the way they do. Anyone that doesn't get that doesn't deserve a truck. As the OP has found out, a leveled truck looks extremely stupid when you actually use it for what it was intended for.

[flybouy]

It's like that beautiful cake setting on the table under glass. Do you eat it before company arrives or do you just look at the "pretty cake"?

[BrooksFam]

Originally Posted by Todd727

Levelling kits are for people that should've bought cars. There is a reason trucks look the way they do. Anyone that doesn't get that doesn't deserve a truck. As the OP has found out, a leveled truck looks extremely stupid when you actually use it for what it was intended for.

Wow, tough crowd ...… I like my leveled truck

Oh, BTW, I lower my cars also. Anybody can drive a stock vehicle...…..

[77cruiser]

I like a personalized rig myself.

[sourdough]

I used to always "personalize" my rig as well. I didn't make changes for looks or show, I made them to enhance whatever it is that it was supposed to be doing, ie; new ring and pinion ratio, HD shocks/springs, lifts (off road), bigger brakes - that kind of thing. Trying to make a vehicle look "showy" at the expense of being able to do its job (work) correctly seems counterproductive - but that is strictly my opinion and is worth just about as much as the ink used on this post you're reading....nothing!

[Javi]

Originally Posted by blubuckaroo

Hopefully the OP didn't increase the tire diameter too. That really hurts your towing and braking performance.
All for vanity.

And fuel mileage

[Javi]

Originally Posted by sourdough

I used to always "personalize" my rig as well. I didn't make changes for looks or show, I made them to enhance whatever it is that it was supposed to be doing, ie; new ring and pinion ratio, HD shocks/springs, lifts (off road), bigger brakes - that kind of thing. Trying to make a vehicle look "showy" at the expense of being able to do its job (work) correctly seems counterproductive - but that is strictly my opinion and is worth just about as much as the ink used on this post you're reading....nothing!

Yeah.. I personalize mine too... As soon as I've signed the papers and they've handed me the keys... I take the key and scratch the front fender with it.. that way it's mine

Kind of like licking all the cookies on the tray... they're yours..

[flybouy]

Originally Posted by Javi

Yeah.. I personalize mine too... As soon as I've signed the papers and they've handed me the keys... I take the key and scratch the front fender with it.. that way it's mine

Kind of like licking all the cookies on the tray... they're yours..

With the "road shrapnel around here I say take a handful of rocks and throw it at the windshield. A good chip in the windshield and ding in the hood to "christen" it.

[BrooksFam]

Form does not always compromise function, many times you can have both.

[JRTJH]

Originally Posted by BrooksFam

Form does not always compromise function, many times you can have both.

I've found that when using a truck for "heavy towing" it's anywhere from extremely difficult to "damned impossible" to have form AND function.... YMMV

[Skillet92]

Originally Posted by gwilkrrs

I have a leveled 2017 f350 cclb. with the rv hooked the truck sags maybe 2"
I think the trailer is a bit nose low also- (I need to hook and measure on a level surface to document)
I am contemplating adding a taller rear block to add some rake back into the truck or air bags, but I have no history of bags. if I choose bags will the ride be harsher when aired up to level? the truck has a 3" block and I can add a 4" or 5" block easily......

Add the airbags and be done with it. I have a Ram 2500 that I pull my 5th wheel with. I added a leveling kit for the look I wanted. I air mine up when I you're the camper and let the air out when I unhook. I bought a ryobi 18 volt air pump that I keep in the camper. Takes no time..