lifted_xj Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 I'm just curious how many people tow with there lifted comanches. I'm in the process of buying a lift kit and got thinking about towing the boat this summer its only a 14' aluminum bass boat but it and the truck will be loaded for a weekend camping trip. Looking into the 5.5" from RE, should i go a little smaller to be safe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvusse Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 My truck (6.25" front, maybe 2" higher in back) on 35" tires and stock gears, just driving sucks due to no torque. Until a few months ago I used to tow a 2000 pound pop-up camper behind it. That REALLY sucked, but I did it. Maybe 3000 miles total over the last two years. I used a stock MJ Class III receiver I originally got for my bicycle rack and a Harbor Freight adjustable drop ball mount. Glad I have upgraded to a camper van and a car trailer, so now the MJ gets towed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camjeep3 Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 My truck is a 4.0 5spd on 33-35s with 4.56s, whenever it is pulling something its either a utility trailer with a couple 4wheelers, or a 14' aluminum boat. You can't feel the boat at all. as long as its not a super heavy load and you regear you should be good :wrench: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirteatr717 Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 When I do tow it's a datsun pickup bed trailer with dirtbikes in it, don't really feel it. And since I'm on a flat island I don't really have to worry about hills :D although a re-gear would be nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifted_xj Posted January 15, 2012 Author Share Posted January 15, 2012 Well thats good to know, I plan on swapping in a 8.8 with 4.10s when I do the SOA in the spring just collecting parts now. I can't wait!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camjeep3 Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 is the boat a typical v hull/jon boat, or is it one of the ones with a console, etc. either way I think you would be fine.... I need another boat :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifted_xj Posted January 15, 2012 Author Share Posted January 15, 2012 Its a typical 14ft v bottom but its got decks and console and a 30 horse on the back I can't wait to get on the water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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