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snj8198 · 08-29-2017, 11:42 AM

I pull 10,000 lbs regularly with my pickup. I have 2" Tuff Country EZ rides with the LP 25 OL's in the pic. I have rolled across the scales at 19,890 with a fifth wheel. The truck weighs 6,200lbs. I hit the bolts with a ratchet when i want more preload and back them off when i dont. The only thing i recommend is keeping a bit of preload on those springs even when not loaded because if not they will bounce off the spring pack. This happened to me on back road/off road and over wash board. Other than that they have worked very well for the price.

08-29-2017, 11:42 AM	#18
snj8198 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Star Valley, WY Posts: 2,038	Re: 72 1/2 ton 4x4 ? I pull 10,000 lbs regularly with my pickup. I have 2" Tuff Country EZ rides with the LP 25 OL's in the pic. I have rolled across the scales at 19,890 with a fifth wheel. The truck weighs 6,200lbs. I hit the bolts with a ratchet when i want more preload and back them off when i dont. The only thing i recommend is keeping a bit of preload on those springs even when not loaded because if not they will bounce off the spring pack. This happened to me on back road/off road and over wash board. Other than that they have worked very well for the price. __________________ Steve 1971 GMC Longbox. Full Roller Stroker 489 w/ FiTech EFI, Chris Straub Cam/NV4500/205/D60/14B w. Grizzly Locker and 4.11's. 2" Lift on 33's Last edited by snj8198; 08-29-2017 at 12:11 PM.