Upgrades for Towing with DII
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Upgrades for Towing with DII
I have an '03 DII, all std equipt at this time. I'm getting ready to replace shocks and springs. Are the standard springs and shocks sufficient for towing a 4000# travel trailer long distances or should I go with HD? Front? Rear? I also tow a 3500# boat trailer. Both trailers have brakes. I do some off-roading but no Moab-type stuff.
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Some folks may yell at me, but if you normally need regular springs except for occasional towing, I'd consider these spring inserts:
SPC Coil Spring Spacers / Stabilizers - Import Replacement Parts, LLC
They won't pop out like some of the twist in one's, and you don't have to remove the spring to install them. Easy to put them in while towing/remove while not. I used something similar on a Jeep Cherokee that worked great.
SPC Coil Spring Spacers / Stabilizers - Import Replacement Parts, LLC
They won't pop out like some of the twist in one's, and you don't have to remove the spring to install them. Easy to put them in while towing/remove while not. I used something similar on a Jeep Cherokee that worked great.
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So, I won't laugh at you, but I have to say that is the worst possible thing you can do to a set of collapsed coils and warn out shocks.
Shark, a medium duty lift from OME would handle what your needs are. Buy their Sport Shocks and steering stabilizer and you'll be set.
By the way, when was the last time you services your diffs, t/case and tranny, might want to consider this prior to your hauling. Also, have you ever rebuilt or replaced your front drive shaft, so it won't fail and take your tranny with it?
Shark, a medium duty lift from OME would handle what your needs are. Buy their Sport Shocks and steering stabilizer and you'll be set.
By the way, when was the last time you services your diffs, t/case and tranny, might want to consider this prior to your hauling. Also, have you ever rebuilt or replaced your front drive shaft, so it won't fail and take your tranny with it?
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Thanks for the feedback, guys.
Mike- I had the diffs, t/case and tranny all serviced last year so they're good. I haven't done anything w/ the front drive shaft.
Dan7- Tongue wt for the travel trailer is 369 and I'm not sure about the boat...trailer and boat are about 2700#. The trailer has a weight distribution hitch.
Mike- I had the diffs, t/case and tranny all serviced last year so they're good. I haven't done anything w/ the front drive shaft.
Dan7- Tongue wt for the travel trailer is 369 and I'm not sure about the boat...trailer and boat are about 2700#. The trailer has a weight distribution hitch.
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