Lifting my Truck but still pulling a gooseneck issues?

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Anonymous-0

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• May 15, 2011

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I have a 2008 Ford F-350, I would like to lift it someday possibly 4 to 6 inches, but I also have to have it be functional for pulling my 32" dually trailer that is sometimes fully loaded with tractors, has anyone done this, or have a lifted truck they still tow with, any issues I would or wouldnt have with doing this?

 

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mudcat49

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• May 15, 2011

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Don't forget to leave room in the back for a 1oo gallon fuel tank if it's a '08 Ford diesel, you will need all the fuel you can carry!

 

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Rick(MN)

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• May 15, 2011

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I'm very fussy about my trailer pulling level. Depending on the trailer, you may or may not have issues.

 

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Super Steve

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• May 15, 2011

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lift the trailer? does your trailer have an adjustable hitch that will slide up and down?

 

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Ludwig

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• May 15, 2011

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If its a working truck how is 4-6" extra height gonna be when you've got to heft something up there?

Yeah I think you're going to find you've got troubles towing with all that height too.

If you try it let us know how it works out, I'm curious.

 

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Rich Iowa

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• May 15, 2011

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I've seen some older (1999-2005) super duties that had lifts pulling goosenecks and even campers. I would think you may have more stability issues the higher you lift the truck. If you get a lift kit from a reputable manufacturer, they should be able to handle anything the truck can legally haul. Some gooseneck hitches are adjustable, may have to raise it up on your trailer so it will ride level.

 

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toolz

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• May 15, 2011

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My '08 Ford 4x4 dually gets 22 mpg highway- what's the issue?

 

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toolz

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• May 15, 2011

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It would be a little harder to jump up into the bed to hook up the trailer, and I've come real close to hitting the tailgate with the trailer when going over a sharp hill. Depends on the hitch on your trailer.

 

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Anonymous-0

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• May 15, 2011

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toolz, did you delete the dpf on your truck? im getting 14 driving around empty, 10 loaded, ive heard with deleted the dpf you can get high teens low 20s for mpg.

 

showcrop

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• May 15, 2011

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I have a 2006 F-350, I would like to lower it.

 

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Pat-CT

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• May 15, 2011

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My firends father does emissions for the state of mass. A DPF delete truck came in and he had no choice but to report him. Got a 27000 fine.

 

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Ken Macfarlane

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• May 15, 2011

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Why? The superduties site high from the factory, and you can fit something like 38" tires with bushwacker fenders and no lift.

Lifted truck is never as nice towing as a lower truck. Despite the comment, most lift manufacturers won't give you any seal of approval for towing.

Are you have trouble getting around off-road? Just like the big truck look? I'd put arb's in it front and rear for off-roading before spending money on a lift.

 

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Wilson

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• May 15, 2011

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What is dpf

 

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Pat-CT

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• May 15, 2011

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data particulate filter. For emissions

 

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CNKS

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• May 15, 2011

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If you lift it and are driving in the wind (ALWAYS wind in Kansas), your vehicle is constantly going to be fighting the wind that blows underneath. Unless you are going rock crawling or somewhere that requires the clearance, you are wasting your money and safety. Most if not all lifted trucks around here never leave the pavement, and look silly at the same time.

 

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Jason the Red

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• May 15, 2011

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Be prepared to take your time. Increasing tire size adds more rotating mass and ultimately makes the truck work harder (engine, transmission, brakes, suspension, etc). Add to that the weight of the trailer and whatever you are pulling on it. Without changing gear ratios in the differential(s), you will probably hate driving it while pulling. I have a 2000 Silverado lifted 11 inches. I will pull my trailer with it only if I may need 4 wheel drive. One other problem is backing up. You may not be able to see the back of the trailer through the back glass.

 

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Eldon (WA)

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• May 15, 2011

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I think you mean "diesel particulate filter"

 

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toolz

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• May 16, 2011

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Yup- deleted the DPF and the CAT, tuner is on the lowest setting. Would get even better milage if I cranked up the tuner, but I still tow with it some. Still want to do the EGR. It's a whole different truck now- just plain runs better. Probably cost me $5000 for all that crap when I bought the truck new, and another $800 to get rid of it to get a truck that works. The technology is there to get great milage and power, if the EPA would get reasonable (like that's ever going to happen).

 

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36 Coupe

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• May 16, 2011

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Lifted trucks look goofy.Not many around here.First time you forget how high up you are you will fall out of the fool thing and break a leg.I have enough trouble keeping my truck running.You cant get an inspection sticker if you have oversize tires here.If you have a Ford the spring hangers are rusted away.