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Q: Towing without the rear sway bar??

Positive Vibes

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The boat weighs around 3,500 lbs. Not a lot of weight on the tongue. Towing up hill not alot of curves. Will have the truck loaded with camping stuff. What do guys think? Just take my time and becarful or install the sway. I'm planning on leaving right after work and didn't want to install it but some feed back would be great.
Thanks, people!
 



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Just take your time and be careful.

I'd be more worried as to whether you could tow it at all. 3500 pounds is alot when going uphill.
 






Thanks for the input Jason. The 4.10 gears help out alot along with the engine mods. But yes fully loaded with a boat and a gal in the passanger seat, it's floored and cuising around 55 mph.
 






Originally posted by Positive Vibes
Thanks for the input Jason. The 4.10 gears help out alot along with the engine mods. But yes fully loaded with a boat and a gal in the passanger seat, it's floored and cuising around 55 mph.

:eek:
 






i would put it back on...... but if you are leaving right after work... forget ti.... just no changing lanes on the freeway...... right lane all the way ;)
 






Thanks Jim, I will do that. I have a caravan of friends so I will have them follow me for a while and see how it's handling. But yes right lane all the way! Thanks again! I'm also gonna set the rear shocks at 5 so they will be as stiff as possible.
 






derrick have you gotten a locker yet? or are you still fully open... and happy bday! have a great weekend and holiday
 






Jim your a stud! Thanks!!! Dam 33 now! No I got bumpers from the Kennesaw, front and rear. So that took a bite out of my account. Just got them today. they look beefy! Lockers are next! Still haven't figured out which one to get. Any suggestions.
 






Originally posted by Positive Vibes
Jim your a stud!

Ahhhh, I wish the girls thought that ;)
 






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