Shocks and trailering

[PARAGON]

Originally Posted by raptor2ride

First, are you using a weight distribution hitch? Second, I too do not have the factory air system but I installed an aftermarket air bag system. It was cheap and works great for what it is.
Sorry ,but I dont have any experience with the rancho shocks.

No, he's not.

Shocks are not your first concern. You need to consider how you are going to handle the tongue weight of the trailer. Since you do not have air there are a few options. A weight distributing hitch is an option as it will (if properly set) keep the vehicle ride height even. Second you could do some secondary or even primary air bag systems that replace the coils such as the ones Firestone make. Thirdly you could add air shocks that work off a compressor to add additonal carrying capacity on an as needed basis but operate as a normal shock.

Aside from option 3, the shocks will just change your vehicle ride characteristics. They may change the height at which your truck will sit when sitting still but that's simply an aesthetic concern if you're accomodating the functional concerns.

Lastly, if you going to pull much, dump the H2 and buy one with rear air. Truly makes all the difference in the world.

[Big Z]

First Off!....Need to know the LOADED Weight (full tank also) of the Boat And Trailer....Then You need to know the "Actual " Tongue weight--

If your not, OVER the Towing Capacity of the H2, I'd suggest moving the Boat...Back on the Trailer....until the correct Tongue weight is achieved....(lighter side of the Range--2,3,4oo#) J an O ...Well, something I've done anyway

Get the 9000's! Their a great shock.....and not you problem!

[wingnut2u]

Ok, I am getting some ideas and possible options

The boat weighs 4,000lbs with a 87 gal tank, that would be roughly 4,700lbs with full tank.

I have no clue how to figure out the actual tongue weight (any suggestions) and I would have thought that the triple axle trailer would eleviate some of the tongue weight.

As far as moving the boat back on the trailer, Get Real

[KenP]

Originally Posted by wingnut2u

As far as moving the boat back on the trailer, Get Real

I thought that reference would been seen as a clear joke.

Check out the weight distributing hitch or air bags.

Going back to my drag racing days, we had air bags in the rear coils that could be inflated to any pressure we needed to limit launch squat. That type of very inexpensive system should work for you.

Maybe this:
http://www.globalintersection.com/au...&idRef=Froogle

[wingnut2u]

Thanks Ken and btw I did get the joke about moving it back

Also if you notice, the graphics on the boat make it appear as though the boat is leaning forward, just an optical illusion.

I will check into the airbags as you mentioned. Where would I look into get some of those?

[KenP]

Originally Posted by wingnut2u

Thanks Ken and btw I did get the joke about moving it back

Also if you notice, the graphics on the boat make it appear as though the boat is leaning forward, just an optical illusion.

I will check into the airbags as you mentioned. Where would I look into get some of those?

You can buy them from the website I linked to, but that's just the first one that came up. I'm sure there's others, but I didn't look any deeper.

BTW, roll the boat back so the transom is about 6" off the ground. I promise that'll work.

[Big Z]

Originally Posted by wingnut2u

Ok, I am getting some ideas and possible options

The boat weighs 4,000lbs with a 87 gal tank, that would be roughly 4,700lbs with full tank.

I have no clue how to figure out the actual tongue weight (any suggestions) and I would have thought that the triple axle trailer would eleviate some of the tongue weight.

As far as moving the boat back on the trailer, Get Real

I am Real! ...How Do you think the Tongue is Adjusted!...Sheesh! Take your outfit by an RV dealer...They should have a Ball Scale!..They really have such things!....Or Buy One!

I Never Joke about Towing! And Safety!

[KenP]

Originally Posted by Big Z

I am Real! ...How Do you think the Tongue is Adjusted!...Sheesh! Take your outfit by an RV dealer...They should have a Ball Scale!..They really have such things!....Or Buy One!

I Never Joke about Towing! And Safety!

You obviously know your towing shiz. Damn, look at all that crap you pull around!!!!!

[KenP]

BALL SCALE!!!

[wingnut2u]

Hmmmm, I've never weighed my balls before

[Big Z]

Originally Posted by wingnut2u

The boat weighs 4,000lbs with a 87 gal tank, that would be roughly 4,700lbs with full tank.

Fill the Boat up with fuel, gear and cooler(s), Then DRAG IT across a set of scales! ...Ya need REAL #'s!, Not Guesstamats!...From the looks of it..I'd say your outfit is close if not OVER the Tow Cap Of the 2 Anyway!.....Would be cool to know for sure!

http://www.sherline.com/lmbook.htm