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10-05-2018, 02:34 PM
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Name: BWC
Title: Too Much Time
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Ecodiesel towing
Whats been everyones experience with towing? Whats the most you've hauled etc.
Any upgrades to the rear suspension?
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2003 triple turbo, dual pumps, coil overs (sold)
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10-05-2018, 05:54 PM
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Name: Yotadzl
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It seems that air bags are almost a must. I've installed several sets. My brothers Ecodiesel sagged with a canopy and a storage drawer setup in the bed with some tools. Seem to tow well up to 8000 lbs or so, the most hes done.
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10-05-2018, 07:46 PM
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Name: Mooner1
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I put 2” McGaughy’s drop springs on mine with Super-Ride air bags in the middle to reverse level my ‘14 1500 ED. It was a super easy install and I really liked the way it handled and towed before, but much more so after that. I rented a all steel car trailer and John Deere hydrostatic tractor with a loader and bush-hog on it several times. Don’t know exactly how much it weighed but the truck handled it like a champ. I was really pleased.
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10-06-2018, 01:01 AM
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Name: BWC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Yotadzl
It seems that air bags are almost a must. I've installed several sets. My brothers Ecodiesel sagged with a canopy and a storage drawer setup in the bed with some tools. Seem to tow well up to 8000 lbs or so, the most hes done.
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How much is a set? Yeah I put some weight in mine the other day and it snagged a lot haha
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2003 triple turbo, dual pumps, coil overs (sold)
2004 built garmon 48, dual pumps, compounds (sold)
2002 90k on the clock, 22" Forces on 35" toyos (sold)
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10-06-2018, 01:02 AM
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Name: BWC
Title: Too Much Time
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mooner1
I put 2” McGaughy’s drop springs on mine with Super-Ride air bags in the middle to reverse level my ‘14 1500 ED. It was a super easy install and I really liked the way it handled and towed before, but much more so after that. I rented a all steel car trailer and John Deere hydrostatic tractor with a loader and bush-hog on it several times. Don’t know exactly how much it weighed but the truck handled it like a champ. I was really pleased.
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Did you happen to get a pic of the setup?
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2003 triple turbo, dual pumps, coil overs (sold)
2004 built garmon 48, dual pumps, compounds (sold)
2002 90k on the clock, 22" Forces on 35" toyos (sold)
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10-06-2018, 11:01 AM
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Name: Mooner1
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I did get some pics of the install and setup. Unfortunately I lost them along with all the other pics and Vids I had of my old 1500 E.D. when my I-Phone met an untimely demise at work before I got it backed it up. Sorry man.
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'79 Power Wagon, '83 D-350 crew, '89 Ram Charger, '99 2500 ECLB 5spd, '15 Golf SportWagen TDI
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10-08-2018, 05:34 AM
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Name: 06 DIESEL
Title: Dead Eye Firearms LLC
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I put a set of these on my 2014
Amazon.com: AIR LIFT 60818 1000 Series Rear Air Spring Kit: Automotive
I have had 3300# of sand, as well as stone, millings, etc in the bed and never had an issue since adding these bags. I have also towed a bobcat, weight around 8500# and could maintain highway speeds, but it did not like pulling hills, I would lose speed on them.
If you are pushing its limits all the time be ready to change trans fluid often, but so far with what I have done with mine it still shifts fine. I have 144k on it as of this morning and have no issues hooking to a trailer and getting stuff if needed.
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