ShadowsPapa
Well-Known Member
- First Name
- Bill
- Joined
- Oct 12, 2019
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- Location
- Runnells, Iowa
- Vehicle(s)
- '22 JTO, '23 JLU, '82 SX4, '73 P. Cardin Javelin
- Occupation
- Retired auto mechanic, frmr gov't ntwrk security admin
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Thanks for that pic and post. Gives me hope for my own Overland. I had CRAPPY experience hauling an EMPTY 1600 pound flat bed car hauler last winter. The truck STRUGGLED and the transmission hunted to no end. But you are pulling the same weight I'd expect with my trailer and a 3200 pound car on it. (and I'd have a lower profile with a car on an aluminum car hauler that sits pretty low)Maiden voyage. Pulled it around 170 miles in a 20+ mph crosswind. Pulled decent. Trailer is probably around 4900 pounds. May look into stiffer springs (Overland are soft) and LT rated tires.
I put Sport S max tow springs under the rear of my overland. Helps prevent the soft feel. Still rides very nice, but is more firm and you do have a bit more road feel - still, it's comfortable and it is a truck, afterall.
Your rig sure LOOKS NICE and sits so nice and level. Just a perfect straight line!
FCA should buy that photo from you for their marketing flyers.
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