2015 Towing 8000-9000lb Boat

[Bill2014]

https://www.weigh-safe.com/product/weig ... rop-hitch/

I run this on my truck - it's exceptionally well made, here in America.

A little pricey - but is super adjustable and looks Stout!

[agpilot]

https://www.weigh-safe.com/product/weig ... rop-hitch/

I run this on my truck - it's exceptionally well made, here in America.

A little pricey - but is super adjustable and looks Stout!

I got mine from Summit I think it's a little cheaper there. But the entire thing is CNC milled from billet aluminum or stainless and is *very* stout. It's really awesome when loading a flat trailer as it gives you a display of the tongue weight so you know where to position the load.

[NickTF]

Very nice I considered that version but between needing the two balls frequently and the cost went w the other weigh safe option

[gone2]

https://www.weigh-safe.com/product/weig ... rop-hitch/

I run this on my truck - it's exceptionally well made, here in America.

Which version did you get?

[agpilot]

https://www.weigh-safe.com/product/weig ... rop-hitch/

I run this on my truck - it's exceptionally well made, here in America.

Which version did you get?

I got the WS10-2.5 - comes with both 2" and 2 5/16" balls. 2.5" shank rated to 14,500#. I haven't had a single problem with it and it's built like a tank.

[NickTF]

As it sits right now I may hold off on raising the front of my truck. That is more of a want than a need and with the impending frequent towing of 7000-10000lbs not really sure it's worth it.

Edit: I finally received the same ball mount as the poster above. This thing is super overbuilt! I wish the locking pins would get here though as I'm worried about leaving the mount on the truck without everything secured, it's awful shiny and eye catching to would be 5 finger discounters....

[agpilot]

I keep mine in the rambox unless I'm using it. It actually fits perfectly in the forward space ball side down.

[NickTF]

Yes, mine goes under my rear seat when not attached to one of my trailers.

[TwinStick]

We were stuck on the NY State Thruway for more than an hour, because of a distracted driver, on Thursday. People are awesome !

http://www.wgrz.com/news/local/ub-belov ... /446912265

[chrisjameswagner]

Last year I towed a Yamaha sx210 weighing maybe 4500 pounds from Vegas to Parker AZ, middle of July plus 100 degrees
and promptly fried my rear locker. Maybe coincidence who knows. At least covered under warranty.

[RustyPW]

You guys need one of these. A diff cooler. I'm installing this one in my Nismo and the diff temp gauge.

[Colibri]

Nice! Is that a setrab pump you're using? If so I'd love to get your impression of it once you've had a chance to try it out. Been thinking of using one for a while now

[RustyPW]

No, it's a Tilton continuous duty pump, with a Spal fan

[Colibri]

Ah! Tilton makes great stuff, I have their master cylinder/balance bar setup on my track toy with the remote bias adjuster. I'd still love to get your feedback on it as that's the only other game in town as far as I know. Really need to drop temps in the rear diff on my track car. I'm open to tilton or setrab, just no first hand experience with either gear oil pump. Looks like a really slick well engineered setup you've got there sir

[NickTF]

So an AAM 11.5" axle needs a differential cooler to tow 9000lbs? Color me skeptical.....

[RustyPW]

Ah! Tilton makes great stuff, I have their master cylinder/balance bar setup on my track toy with the remote bias adjuster. I'd still love to get your feedback on it as that's the only other game in town as far as I know. Really need to drop temps in the rear diff on my track car. I'm open to tilton or setrab, just no first hand experience with either gear oil pump. Looks like a really slick well engineered setup you've got there sir

MA Motorsports makes the set-up for the 370Z. Think all they use is Tilton pumps.

[NickTF]

Decided to save some cash and just order a set of timbrens. For only $214 shipped they were too hard to pass up. Going to leave them on the truck full time and see how it goes. I will run them without the spacer to give me more space before contact with the axle to impact the empty ride less. Considering i'm leaving the front suspension stock truck should still be well within level range with a load. I loved the timbrens on my previous 97 2500 but just didn't want to give up articulation. But after doing some thinking and being realistic my suspension isn't articulating too much these days.

[NickTF]

Timbrens took all of 30 minutes to install taking my time. I like this kit better than the Timbrens I had on my 97 2500 as the kit for the 97 had a universal pad which needed to be ubolted to the axle and could move around. The OEM axle of my 2015 has large bump stop pads which act as the pad for the Timbrens to contact. Hard to beat for $214 to your door and the ease of installation and effectiveness. Not the best option for a guy articulating the hell out of his suspension i'm sure but as stated that's not just me these days. Have about 1.5" before the pads and the timbrens so no abnormal stiffness/bounciness in the suspension noticed during normal driving. I'm sure i'll note the difference when I get offroad and if it's an issue unbolted they will be for that use.

[NickTF]

Well we are with boat now (2015 Defiance 250 Admiral) with a total weight of around 7000-7300lbs the truck despite it's 37" tires pulls the trailer effortlessly. Stops the trailer very well also but the trailer does have surge brakes on both axles. The timbrens work perfect and with the trailer on the rear settles in around .5-1" higher than the front (stock front suspension). Very happy!

[olyelr]

Looooooking goooooood!