Anyone towing with a 2/3 kit?

[Ezzzzy]

Im considering lowering my Denali a bit and going to 22" wheels.

The main reason that I purchased this vehicle was to pull a camper so I dont want to mess with things too much. Who all is towing and what are the limits to work within?

Thanks!

 

[Rocket Man]

Mine's an '02 but that shouldn't matter. I'm lowered 2/3 and running on 26's with minimal fender clearance, around 1". I maintained my autoride for this reason. I just hauled 1.5 tons of debris in my trailer with no problems at all. I believe that as long as your autoride is functioning, you'll have no problem. There is also the option to supplement it with helper air bags.

 

[M3kanic]

Norcalss (Tony) tows with his. He sell airlift bags with his kit for towing.

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[NORCAL SS]

lowered with airlift bags you can tow fine

 

[sumo]

I do. lowered on 22. Tow enclosed trailers with motorcycles, Use to haul wood or whatever. Highly recommend airbags because with out bags on mine and just trailer weight, It looks like i have blown rear struts

 

[Rocket Man]

I do. lowered on 22. Tow enclosed trailers with motorcycles, Use to haul wood or whatever. Highly recommend airbags because with out bags on mine and just trailer weight, It looks like i have blown rear struts

You must not have autoride or else it's not working then. Keep in mind the op has a Denali.

 

[sumo]

Yea that too. ha

 

[Ezzzzy]

At what point does one need the airbags for assist? As in, is there a trailer weight that things start to change at and then bags are required?

 

[NORCAL SS]

More then 450 tongue emwwught get helpers

 

[Rocket Man]

At what point does one need the airbags for assist? As in, is there a trailer weight that things start to change at and then bags are required?

That depends on if you have Autoride or not, since if you do you already have airbags. Im running 26" rims with a 2/3 drop and have very little fender clearance so it's critical that the rear doesn't drop or I'll be tearing up tires. Last month I made a yard debris run that weighed 2.5 tons plus trailer weight. My Autoride adjusted and the fender clearance was maintained so there was no rubbing whatsoever. Some members run assist bags along with Autoride though but I don't see the need; towing heavy loads is what it's designed for. If you don't have Autoride I would think you need airbags for most any drop it you want to tow.

 

[OneTwo]

Here's my '07 Denali with a 3/4 drop kit and 22s towing a 3,500-4,000 lb boat.

Either my autoride is blown/ineffective (VERY likely) or the weight of the boat is the point where you need air bags. I haven't done Tony's free travel mod yet, so I'm basically sitting on the Belltech bump stops in this photo. Not recommended for long distances or really bumpy roads, it's pretty uncomfortable...

 

[NORCAL SS]

My esky towing ctsv. With the 5305 rear coils/endlinks/free travel mod and 5 jugs of race gas in back of truck

 

[ONE LOVE]

My esky towing ctsv. With the 5305 rear coils/endlinks/free travel mod and 5 jugs of race gas in back of truck

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This looks great!!!

 

[NORCAL SS]

This looks great!!!

You should see my 16 towing my z06 lol