Was wondering if there is a good system to beef up towing capacity to 6000 lb?
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The 80 will tow that without any problems but Stopping can be an issue. I would ad a trailer brake controller(steal it out of the RAM) and call it good. Run 265s on stock suspension if you are towing in the hills, if you run anything much biggger, and plan on towing a lot, I would regear.
Good luck
Dan
BTW there are differing opinions about the two different trannys and towing but a SEARCH might help you out with that
. Welcome
Good luck
Dan
BTW there are differing opinions about the two different trannys and towing but a SEARCH might help you out with that
. Welcome
Repeat after me (once again):
The rated towing capacity of an 80 series is 5000 lbs trailer/500 lbs tongue. It is rated for dead-weight only, no load distributing hitches recommended or endorsed.
A dead horse, well beaten...............
The rated towing capacity of an 80 series is 5000 lbs trailer/500 lbs tongue. It is rated for dead-weight only, no load distributing hitches recommended or endorsed.
A dead horse, well beaten...............
As you command....
The rated towing capacity of an 80 series is 5000 lbs trailer/500 lbs tongue. It is rated for dead-weight only, no load distributing hitches recommended or endorsed.
The horse has reportedly been whipped I think the issue is how best to drag it now...
The rated towing capacity of an 80 series is 5000 lbs trailer/500 lbs tongue. It is rated for dead-weight only, no load distributing hitches recommended or endorsed.
The horse has reportedly been whipped I think the issue is how best to drag it now...
stayalert said:The horse has reportedly been whipped I think the issue is how best to drag it now...
That's easy..............With a dead-weight hitch.....
Stay within the Manufactuere's Limit, or Pay the Price...
I would imagine the 80 could tug a 6,000 lbs trailer, and that you could probably make upgrades to make it do so more safely and with reduced wear and tear. I use to exceed the rated tow capacity of an older truck regularly when I was younger, but would never risk it anymore. Keep in mind though, even if you are able to modify the vehicle to safely tow that weight (and I am not saying you can, but even if you could), figure on loosing everything you own in the ensuing lawsuit should you be involved in an accident while towing a trailer that exceeds the manufacturer’s recommended limit, whether the accident was your fault or not. It’s just the way of our legal system. Hell, I worry about having an ARB bumper because of the ridiculous lawsuits that people not only bring but win.
I would imagine the 80 could tug a 6,000 lbs trailer, and that you could probably make upgrades to make it do so more safely and with reduced wear and tear. I use to exceed the rated tow capacity of an older truck regularly when I was younger, but would never risk it anymore. Keep in mind though, even if you are able to modify the vehicle to safely tow that weight (and I am not saying you can, but even if you could), figure on loosing everything you own in the ensuing lawsuit should you be involved in an accident while towing a trailer that exceeds the manufacturer’s recommended limit, whether the accident was your fault or not. It’s just the way of our legal system. Hell, I worry about having an ARB bumper because of the ridiculous lawsuits that people not only bring but win.
best4x4xfar said:
BINGO, WE HAVE A WINNER FOLKS!
THE NUMBER ONE REASON NOT TO DO IT, PERIOD.
D-
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The Trailer Wieghs only 5k dry, I was just accounting for cargo & Water etc. The Taco can haul it so i figured if the suspension was beefy & Upgraded brakes
& The Proper hitch set up (There are some bumper systems for the rig that have 7k plus hitches) & the brakecontroleer /anti sway load leveling hitch that it might not be a stretch. The Airstream has great breaks and tows like its not even there.
& The Proper hitch set up (There are some bumper systems for the rig that have 7k plus hitches) & the brakecontroleer /anti sway load leveling hitch that it might not be a stretch. The Airstream has great breaks and tows like its not even there.
semlin
curmudgeon
you could try getting your particular vehicle re-rated by your state based on the modifications. Otherwise, I agree with everyone. The vehicle can probably safely tow 6,000 lbs if truck and trailer are properly set up but for legal reasons you'd be insane to exceed the vehicles rated towing capacity of 5,000 lbs.
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New hampshire is paradise for that sort of thing, They routinly ask what I wnt to register my trks cgvwr as when i register so i could beef up the suspension like people do on their pick ups (from half ton to heavy half/three quater . They also did not have the s2000 in their list so they just registered it as an accord because it was the closest thing price wise. I could probably even register an imported diesel 80 and they wouldnt blink?!?!?!
weissbrewer said:
Yes come over to the UK or the EU as tey are rated to 3.5KG, 7700lbs (Imperial) over here.
Buy Airlift rear coil airbags ($100), toss on a set of 265/75 D or E rated tires, slap in new LandCruiser factory shocks ($100), go over your brakes, cooling system, transmission, and tow 6000lbs safely. Do have a comprehensive insurance policy that covers such inane activity, however...
We routinely tow our 6000lb trailer, and I keep things in perfect working order, adjust brakes regularly, etc. Never run hard, install quality lights and anything that will help you drive well under the stress of towing.
DougM
We routinely tow our 6000lb trailer, and I keep things in perfect working order, adjust brakes regularly, etc. Never run hard, install quality lights and anything that will help you drive well under the stress of towing.
DougM
weissbrewer said:
Have you actually weighed the trailer with full tanks and gear? My "6000 pound" travel trailer was 7400 pounds rolling down the highway. The specified weight of an RV is usually for the basic stripped unit, completely dry. Add an extra battery, air conditioner, full tanks, canned goods and personal stuff and the weight shoots waay up.
Personally I would never tow anything big with my LX - the engine is too anemic in stock form. I do haul an itty bitty 4x6 trailer that weighs 700 pounds fully loaded.
John
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The trailer is only 5k dry & only holds 40 gal of water(280#), any ways not looking to go cross country just an hour to two down the road to go skiing when the ram needs to stay at work with the plow on. Idaho doug , do you think a super charger would help? The real issue seems to be hp, cooling, suspension/tire ratings, axle strength & braking ability....the 80 frame should be plenty strong enough (most manufacturers under rate towing capacity by 20% any ways .
