Towing with TT/Shackles

[EK98]

Well I'm thinking about doing the TT mod with some shackles on the rear, and I was just wondering how this would effect towing. I have an 18' boat that I tow in the summers and occasionally a medium sized utility trailer. Would this be too much stress for these mods? Would it be better to go with AAL or does it matter? I am only thinking of lifting 2-3". Thanks for any help.

 

[Exploderpilot]

you will be fine, as long as it's nothing too much heavier than that.....

 

[EK98]

How about if the boat is loaded with a few extra 100 lbs of camping gear? Don't want a shackle or anything to break on the road...

 

[Exploderpilot]

You won't break a shackle, but the more weight you put on there, the more braking becomes a liability. I towed a 17 foot boat PACKED full of stuff, probably an extra 500 pounds worth of crap, when i moved, and i had long deaver springs with no rear sway bar, and she did fine. it was a little waggy on the highway, but overall fine. just drive nice....

 

[EK98]

Okay thanks. Yeah its towed fine before with the boat loaded and I just installed new brakes so it sounds like I should be good to go.

 

[Exploderpilot]

Yeah. just be responsible, and you'll be fine....