Towing 6k lbs

[The 'ER]

Just some of the hitch and you hooked up. We have a ton of guys coming in with heavy iron lifted and they are all scared of the towing with weight and sway. No rush but when you get a chance.

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Here is me on the 4th 7,000 lb 33' travel trailer in tow. I knew she was back there but pulled it like a dream.

 

[ktmhans]

I think I'm going to go with BB, thank you. Do you have the 5.3 or 6.0?
As far as the bags, is that because you do not have auto leveling or you wanted the extra support? Thanks

Ive got the 5.3. I really think it pulls good. I keep 10lbs in the bags for daily use. 04 things are saggin! I would also pop a vette servo in there abd although i didnt do it i would add the 4th gear servo upgrade as well.

As for brakes a recently did the R1 drilled/slotted rotors and ceramic pads on all 4 and have had good luck thus far. Especially when they heat up.

 

[4cdndctn]

Got my Black Bear tune and will be upgrading brakes in 2 weeks before towing to Watkins Glen.
The tune really seemed to wake up the performance, thanks for the recommendation.

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[4cdndctn]

Did the GMT900 upgrade, piece of cake and feels and works great.

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[jdpber]

What rotors did you go with? Rotors can make a huge difference in stop performance.

 

[4cdndctn]

Carquest fleet pads and roots

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Rotors that is

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[jdpber]

So smooth rotors. Not drilled or slotted.

Drilled will vent more heat on hard stops towing.

Slotted will grabb harder BUT remember BUT they will chew pads faster. But what's $60 a year in pads to stop in time. That right nothing.

 

[The 'ER]

So smooth rotors. Not drilled or slotted.

Drilled will vent more heat on hard stops towing.

Slotted will grabb harder BUT remember BUT they will chew pads faster. But what's $60 a year in pads to stop in time. That right nothing.

X2 best money I ever spent on my Mustang. Needed with the Tahoe with my big meets. Cross drilled and slotted only.

 

[jdpber]

X2 best money I ever spent on my Mustang. Needed with the Tahoe with my big meets. Cross drilled and slotted only.

We you should put the PP 14" rotors, caliper spacers. And nice pads on. And a good slotted drilled. And add a set pads annually.

 

[4cdndctn]

I prefer one piece blanks on my tow vehicles and open slot two piece on my race cars.

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[BCRacing24]

I'd recommend the bb tune with autocal. I town 7k lbs with mine all the time and its a night and day difference especially on shifting pulling hills.

Does the BB Tune really help that much with towing ?? I have used "other" tuners before with little effect. We tow a 5,500k all aluminum toy hauler which does good in the plaines of IL & IN. Get down to KY & TN by the smokey mountains and it will hardly get out if its own way, hate how it down shifts 2 gears to maintain speed while screaming @ 4k rpm. Wouldn't mind having a "economical" tune for daily driving, maybe a tune that holds 4cyl mode longer ?? Not expecting a Diesel or Supercharged ride, just a more manageable tow.



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[4cdndctn]

The double downshift is a pain, happens with cruise control often. Yes it helps as there is a little more torque and hp, but it's still the same transmission.

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[Jewel or Jalopy]

I upgraded my pads to Centric Fleet semi-mettalic before towing our 6000 lb trailer 2900 miles through the Rockies this summer. The brakes felt great and we had no fade whatsoever.

 

[Rivieraracing]

I upgraded my pads to Centric Fleet semi-mettalic before towing our 6000 lb trailer 2900 miles through the Rockies this summer. The brakes felt great and we had no fade whatsoever.

Where did you find those brake pads?

 

[4cdndctn]

^ those were my choice had I not gone with Carquest. With good rotors they are certainly heavy duty.

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[a4edwin]

Just some of the hitch and you hooked up. We have a ton of guys coming in with heavy iron lifted and they are all scared of the towing with weight and sway. No rush but when you get a chance.

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Here is me on the 4th 7,000 lb 33' travel trailer in tow. I knew she was back there but pulled it like a dream.

You using helper bags in that shot?

 

[The 'ER]

You using helper bags in that shot?

Nope all just lifted coils and spacers. Didn't squat her to bad. I have big boy Monomax shocks. It pulled heavy but it was a toy hauler with no toys in it so heavy tongue weight. Plus it is not very talk so couldn't even tell she tipped out at about 7900#.

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Dropping parts off (again). 5,000# haul mark.

 

[Jewel or Jalopy]

Where did you find those brake pads?

Got them from a vendor here, http://www.r1concepts.com/

Quick delivery from LA as well. No issues with fit. But they are definitely dusty.