FINALLY got a TRUE, removable towing solution..(see pics)

[GM3SF]

@GM3SF were you in spicewood TX last weekend? i saw an avalanche 2017 pulling an airstream, but it didn't have any kayaks on board. looked awesome.

Hey sorry for the delayed response.

Wasn’t me. We sold the airstream and started a 4wd sprinter van build so likely won’t be towing any time soon.


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[juice]

I live in Virginia where we need to do to get this on my truck

 

[GM3SF]

I live in Virginia where we need to do to get this on my truck

They're in Southern California

 

[TXRaptor]

Wow, this is a really old thread that keeps on going! I remember reading the entire thread several years ago and I was really impressed with the quality. I did not want to drive to SoCal, so I never followed up on it, but it is good to hear it is still an option.

 

[juice]

They're in Southern California

Sure but there are welders everywhere, has this changed?


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[TXRaptor]

Sure but there are welders everywhere, has this changed?


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From what I recall, they spent a lot of time perfecting the setup and he would not sell you just the parts / instructions for someone else to do it in your own city. The OP was very careful about letting out too much information to avoid copycats, but things might be different now.

 

[juice]

From what I recall, they spent a lot of time perfecting the setup and he would not sell you just the parts / instructions for someone else to do it in your own city. The OP was very careful about letting out too much information to avoid copycats, but things might be different now.

That’s what NDA is for


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[GM3SF]

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Wow, this is a really old thread that keeps on going! I remember reading the entire thread several years ago and I was really impressed with the quality. I did not want to drive to SoCal, so I never followed up on it, but it is good to hear it is still an option.

Yeah he'll still do it. Totally worth it if you ask me

Sure but there are welders everywhere, has this changed?

No, there are still welders everywhere ;-) If you can find one that has expertises in Offroad racing and suspension maybe they can do it?

From what I recall, they spent a lot of time perfecting the setup and he would not sell you just the parts / instructions for someone else to do it in your own city. The OP was very careful about letting out too much information to avoid copycats, but things might be different now.

Thaty's correct. I know I wouldn't want someone taking all the time I invested in figuring something out only just hand it over to someone else

That’s what NDA is for

Well, if I had signed an NDA, then yes that's what it would be for.

 

[Denvertaco07]

What was the cost for this solution?

 

[ToMountaineering]

My first post, but thought I would chime in on the thread. Another success story here.

I purchased a Raptor to get me closer to the back country for technical hiking and adventure. Furthermore, I needed a truck for pulling my camp trailer. I didn't do my research before my purchase, as I quickly realized the truck was poor at pulling trailers. The suspension and design was more for off road vs. towing. Stock, I lost > 4" on a 820 lb. tongue weight. In addition, I hit the bumps continually while loaded. In essence, it didn't work.




I then explored the various options. I spent hours researching. I was not happy with anything I found, as I didn't want to loose 1-2" with an airbag kit for example. Then I came across this thread...

I was able to get with Izzy in California to install the kit. You are looking > $3k for install, the nitrogen fill kit and tank. When I put the shocks in at 280 psi I drop about 1" now as compared to 4" without, at 820 lb. tongue weight. At 400 psi, perhaps a 1/4" drop. I take the shocks out most of the time to leave the truck as "stock". I happily put them in when hauling heavy loads.

Best upgrade...well the only upgrade, I've made. Given how much I spent on this truck for all the capabilities, it was worth the extra investment. At least for me.