What are upgrades to help a 1500 in towing aspect?

[Craw]

I am looking at between a P3 brake Controller and OEM one now but what else should I be looking at?

Year: 2013
model: 1500
Trim: Sport, Crew Cab
Trans: 4 x 4
Gear Ratio: 3.55
Tires: 275-55-20, XL Rated, 50 PSI

Elec Shift On Demand Transfer Case
215MM Front Axle
235MM REAR AXLE
Conventional Differential Frt Axle
Conventional Differential Rear Axle
Front Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers
Rear Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers
Front Stabilizer Bar
Rear Stabilizer Bar
7 Pin Wiring Harness
Trailer Tow w/4-Pin Connector Wiring
6-Spd Automatic 65RFE Transmission
Heavy Duty Transmission Oil Cooler
Heavy Duty Engine Cooling
Electronically Controlled Throttle
Class IV Receiver Hitch

 

[BlkZrx]

Transmission cooler..

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[MADDOG]

3.92's and airbags depending on trailer tongue weight.

 

[Craw]

Transmission cooler..

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Thank You, any suggestions, such as brand or model part number?

 

[Craw]

3.92's and airbags depending on trailer tongue weight.

Never thought of airbags, 3.92 I kinda figured. Thank you.

 

[MADDOG]

You could go with a WDH instead of airbags with respects to leveling with the trailer connected. But if you have a load in the bed, with or without the trailer, the WDH won't level you out. The bags can help in both conditions.

 

[Craw]

You could go with a WDH instead of airbags with respects to leveling with the trailer connected. But if you have a load in the bed, with or without the trailer, the WDH won't level you out. The bags can help in both conditions.

How much would air bags be? Approx and could I do it or have dealer do it to be safe. Would it be Load Lifter 5000, part
89365?

 

[MADDOG]

Haven't priced 'em recently. There are a lot of options, such as adding an onboard compressor, dash or cabin mounted controls, load carrying capacities, etc...which can affect the price.

You'll just have to go shopping online and pick a kit.

 

[Craw]

Haven't priced 'em recently. There are a lot of options, such as adding an onboard compressor, dash or cabin mounted controls, load carrying capacities, etc...which can affect the price.

You'll just have to go shopping online and pick a kit.

Hmm wonder what people generally get. Guess you are right, found load lift 5000, has 5k capacity lol and only 400 bucks.

https://www.airliftcompany.com/shop/89365/

 

[crash68]

How much would air bags be? Approx and could I do it or have dealer do it to be safe. Would it be Load Lifter 5000, part
89365?

Consider the Timber Grove airbags($355). They are a no cut installation (bolt on) unlike the Airlift 5000. You can manually inflate them or buy a WirelessOne air compressor setup


https://timbergroveenterprises.com/...-rear-axle-asam-for-factory-height-suspension

 

[Craw]

Consider the Timber Grove airbags($355). They are a no cut installation (bolt on) unlike the Airlift 5000. You can manually inflate them or buy a WirelessOne air compressor setup


https://timbergroveenterprises.com/...-rear-axle-asam-for-factory-height-suspension

Thank you will check these out!

 

[14hemiexpress]

What are you looking to tow? Are you sure you have the 6 spd 3.21 combo it's kind of a rarity but if you do I would look into gears if your towing heavy and often. Like 6k+ air bags are good alot of people use the air lift 1000. Tuff truck makes a replacement coil for the back that is stiffer also.

 

[Craw]

What are you looking to tow? Are you sure you have the 6 spd 3.21 combo it's kind of a rarity but if you do I would look into gears if your towing heavy and often. Like 6k+ air bags are good alot of people use the air lift 1000. Tuff truck makes a replacement coil for the back that is stiffer also.

According to vin check it is 3.21 and 6 speed. I was looking at 5k bags at this time, thinking that would be good? Looking to pull in a few years a travel trailer. Just enough to go camping and rather be too strong and not risk a issue when I am in the middle of the woods.

 

[14hemiexpress]

According to vin check it is 3.21 and 6 speed. I was looking at 5k bags at this time, thinking that would be good? Looking to pull in a few years a travel trailer. Just enough to go camping and rather be too strong and not risk a issue when I am in the middle of the woods.

Mechanically your truck will be find just don't go to big of travel trailer. The only true way yo find your rear axle gear is by checking the tag on the axle. If you truly have the 6spd 3.21 axle witch are out there the tow rating does take a hit. It's down to like 6500lbs instead of 8500

 

[Craw]

Mechanically your truck will be find just don't go to big of travel trailer. The only true way yo find your rear axle gear is by checking the tag on the axle. If you truly have the 6spd 3.21 axle witch are out there the tow rating does take a hit. It's down to like 6500lbs instead of 8500

Just crawl under the truck and there should be a tag of some kind by the rear axle?

 

[Craw]

Time to investigate

 

[Craw]

All I Could find. Mind you everything is linex or por15. Including all other shots if anyone was curious what I did to protect the under belly.

 

[Craw]

more pix

 

[Craw]

In the last shot, my underside does not look like the ones I see in the air suspension installation videos, never seen that yellow thing ... yes I am mechanically stupid, lets talks computers, coding and networking hehehe.

 

[jawzs2]

I use these instead of airbags - install and forget them, no adjusting pressures. There are two camps and numerous posts on these vs. airbags, some guys like one way, some the other, for me, these do exactly what i wanted. I'd recommend a WDH and sway control unless your towing a pop-up, well worth the peace of mind, and like insurance, better to have and not need it, then to need it and not have it.

https://tuftruck.com/products/ttc-1223v/