โSep-17-2019 05:49 AM
โSep-23-2019 09:30 AM
Bud
USAF Retired
Pace Arrow
โSep-23-2019 07:09 AM
machunt wrote:
Because ian not real familiar with what you guys are talking about i will take pictures and post.
as to my curt hitch it is adjusted to the heighest point. i have some adjustment on the pin box but not much. what if i lowered the pin head ?
โSep-23-2019 05:50 AM
โSep-23-2019 05:13 AM
โSep-22-2019 06:50 PM
jaycocamprs wrote:Cummins12V98 wrote:
"I have my B&W set to the rear on this truck, helps a lot."
Curious why you are setting your pin behind the center of axle instead of in front?
Because I had the same problem the OP has. Entering or exiting my driveway with the 05 truck I had 1/4 to a 1/8 of inch between the bed corners and the underside of the overhang. The driveway slopes up to the road, the road is banked to the other side That truck set the hitch head 2โ ahead of the axle. I had 7.5โ over the bed rails. Now with the hitch moved back 3โ, higher bed sides, and 6.5โ over the rails, I have more than an inch. It takes more of an angle to close the vertical distance when the horizontal distance is less. Trailer tows very close to level, takes a tape to tell itโs not. Plus extra inches with the tailgate down. Whatโs not to like?
Nice!
Does it take some weight off the front? Probably does. But Iโll bet I still have more weight on the front axle than a gas truck. And Iโm a long long way from RGAWR. The benefit of having lots more truck than needed.
โSep-22-2019 04:14 PM
Cummins12V98 wrote:
"I have my B&W set to the rear on this truck, helps a lot."
Curious why you are setting your pin behind the center of axle instead of in front?
โSep-22-2019 09:00 AM
โSep-21-2019 03:44 PM
machunt wrote:
as mentioned in other post 2011 outback, 2013 chevy 1 ton dually. ive only had issues on this trip. i am only looking for a couple inches. and yes trailer sits very level as is. not really wanting to get into axle flipping and all that
โSep-21-2019 02:24 PM
โSep-17-2019 04:32 PM
machunt wrote:
as mentioned in other post 2011 outback, 2013 chevy 1 ton dually. ive only had issues on this trip. i am only looking for a couple inches. and yes trailer sits very level as is. not really wanting to get into axle flipping and all that
โSep-17-2019 02:56 PM
โSep-17-2019 02:44 PM
Me Again wrote:Cummins12V98 wrote:
Need more info!
One option is lower pin box.
A little poking around shows he has a dually(newer?) with LT235/80R17 tires and an Outback 5th wheel 2011. So a subframe lift would be good route to go, as he most likely does not need the full 5.5-6" that "flipping" the axles creates.
When I raised my Cardinal I had Smiley's flip the axles and lower the jack plates for a 3.5" increase. the old spring perches made a great jacking spots on the axles.
To bad axles do not come with perches welded on both top and bottom of axles. Of course they would need a "This side up labels"!
Chris
โSep-17-2019 12:04 PM
โSep-17-2019 10:24 AM
enblethen wrote:
Is the trailer sitting level when loaded for the road?
What pin box is the trailer equipped with?
Waht hitch is installed on the truck?
How much des the truck sink when trailer is connected and loaded for the road?