Need some advice or a solution

Don Kennedy · 08-14-2023, 01:58 PM

Need some advice or a solution I have a 1997 39 ft Fifth wheel gold Rush .so I am kind of in the market for a new Dually but as I look at them they all sit up higher than my 2005 dually to me it looks like the trailer will hit the bed . Now on My old Dually, we took off the overloads, and that worked great all these Years > As anyone ran into this situation and how did you solve the issue?
Thanks in advance

Willyracer · 08-14-2023, 02:11 PM

I have the same problem I have a 37’ S &S trailer and had a 89 Chevy dually Now with my 08 gmc the bed rail clearance is tight so I have to raise the trailer The trailer weight is now not on the truck. This winter I am lowering the truck There are several kits on the market My truck is a
2 wheel drive also
David

Don Kennedy · 08-14-2023, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Willyracer

I have the same problem I have a 37’ S &S trailer and had a 89 Chevy dually Now with my 08 gmc the bed rail clearance is tight so I have to raise the trailer The trailer weight is now not on the truck. This winter I am lowering the truck There are several kits on the market My truck is a
2 wheel drive also
David

Does taking off the overloads lower the truck any??

What are the kits ?

Willyracer · 08-14-2023, 08:04 PM

There are several brands. Don’t know if I am allowed to “promote” any 1 brand. But do a search for drop hangers for duallies Get about a 3” drop on rear. Gm type has replacement Torsion keys get about a 2” drop on front
This is not the slam look

Drop Hangers, 2002-2010 GM 2500/3500 Trucks, 2wd/4wd, 3″ Drop

I will be doing mine this fall

David

Don Kennedy · 08-14-2023, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Willyracer

There are several brands. Don’t know if I am allowed to “promote” any 1 brand. But do a search for drop hangers for duallies Get about a 3” drop on rear. Gm type has replacement Torsion keys get about a 2” drop on front
This is not the slam look

Drop Hangers, 2002-2010 GM 2500/3500 Trucks, 2wd/4wd, 3″ Drop

I will be doing mine this fall

David

Can you email me the information you have on those
1donkennedy@gmail.com

joe176 · 08-14-2023, 11:32 PM

Don ... is yours 2 or 4wd ? I bought a 2021 Ford Dually 2WD ... sits much lower than a 4wd

08-14-2023, 01:58 PM	#1
Don Kennedy VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Near Portland TN Posts: 1,590 Likes: 3,876 Liked 902 Times in 237 Posts	Need some advice or a solution Need some advice or a solution I have a 1997 39 ft Fifth wheel gold Rush .so I am kind of in the market for a new Dually but as I look at them they all sit up higher than my 2005 dually to me it looks like the trailer will hit the bed . Now on My old Dually, we took off the overloads, and that worked great all these Years > As anyone ran into this situation and how did you solve the issue? Thanks in advance __________________ Don Kennedy 7701 SS

08-14-2023, 02:11 PM	#2
Willyracer Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Posts: 88 Likes: 8 Liked 57 Times in 24 Posts	Re: Need some advice or a solution I have the same problem I have a 37’ S &S trailer and had a 89 Chevy dually Now with my 08 gmc the bed rail clearance is tight so I have to raise the trailer The trailer weight is now not on the truck. This winter I am lowering the truck There are several kits on the market My truck is a 2 wheel drive also David

08-14-2023, 08:04 PM	#4
Willyracer Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Posts: 88 Likes: 8 Liked 57 Times in 24 Posts	Re: Need some advice or a solution There are several brands. Don’t know if I am allowed to “promote” any 1 brand. But do a search for drop hangers for duallies Get about a 3” drop on rear. Gm type has replacement Torsion keys get about a 2” drop on front This is not the slam look Drop Hangers, 2002-2010 GM 2500/3500 Trucks, 2wd/4wd, 3″ Drop I will be doing mine this fall David

08-14-2023, 11:32 PM	#6
joe176 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NY Posts: 601 Likes: 36 Liked 41 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Need some advice or a solution Don ... is yours 2 or 4wd ? I bought a 2021 Ford Dually 2WD ... sits much lower than a 4wd __________________ Joe Franco SS176