All, I've got an EB w/ 38's that I normally drive to and from the trail. I'm getting sick of getting stranded because of too much fun on the trail and am considering flat towing with my 1/2 ton Silverado. I want to flat tow because it has the new aluminum 327 and I don't want to fawk up the motor pulling the extra weight of a trailer.

So does anybody flat tow w/ 38's? I don't want to carry 33's with me for towing so that isn't an option either. Thanks!

-Jack

You may find yourself with caster issues....depends on how well it tracks behind the truck, and only a test run will tell for sure. Another tip is to put MAX air pressure in the 38's....minimize the rolling resistance.

I don't know why it wouldn't work, but IMO you're gonna start going thru tires just that much faster, since the towbar will increase the scrub resistance on the front two...at $800+ per set of 4, it might be cheaper to buy a used trailer rather than replace tires every 2 years.

Plus, if you bust certain parts (rear ends, rear shafts, etc) yer still screwed. BTDT. It's why I only towbarred for 2 years...came home on a borrowed trailer almost as much as behind my truck. Trailer solved all that.

DEATH TOW,

LOL thats what i do, I had to make a 24' drop hitch and flip it to tow behind the f250. just bungee the steering wheel and go no faster then 55 and your golde, i have been like this for a while

So how many near death experiences have you had????

-Jack

Originally posted by welndmn
DEATH TOW,

LOL thats what i do, I had to make a 24' drop hitch and flip it to tow behind the f250. just bungee the steering wheel and go no faster then 55 and your golde, i have been like this for a while

Same thing for me on the hitch. Only I go 70+ :D When I had death wobble it was scary as hell, but with the Ram steering it tow perfect....better than it drives :laughing:

Originally posted by IronBenderII
So how many near death experiences have you had????

-Jack

A few, thats why i say go slow, coming down Ice house SUCKS!

If you flat tow enough you can get real good at it. I used to be good at 8 wheel drifts going around corners without losing too much speed. I also now have a trailer and a family so I wouldn't try it any more!!!

i flat towed with 38's for a distance one time and i can tell you i will never do it again, it was scary on the interstate and i didn't have to go up or down any mountains. i think you should get a trailer too, those new trucks are rated to tow 9200 lbs with the 5.3 and 4.10's so unless you are going to build a lead trailer i think it can handle it