I got around to cleaning up last night, Decided to install the bolt in stems and the correct lugs arrived. I figured I would post this as the last one to this thread. I actually do think they will fit just fine. Once I pull the truck out, I will flex it and see if that holds true. Pic of all 4 on the truck. I sure like the look, and really don't think its necessary to lift the truck at all. I'll get center caps in the future for this set of hoops too...by the time I pull it out it will be well into spring.

Lastly. Does PMF make an RSK that work with these trucks with a a 6.0 cooler in them? If they could provide the shackles and hangers I'm sure I could fab my own cross bracing.

 

I don't know about PMF, but I know SKY Manufacturing has one that is rated for use with an IC. Whether it's the 6.0 IC or not, I can't say, but it may be worth a call.

 

I'm pretty sure pmf's works as well. Give them a call. Can't hurt anything.

 

the 6.0 cooler is not that much bigger than the 7.3

Here is a pic with a 7.3 cooler and PMFs standard RSK. He makes each one for each person so he can customize if need be

 

Thanks Brad. I wasn't sure if it would fit or not. I plan on doing this next winter. I'm going to have to lift the trailer too in order to do an RSK, and will have to do both at the same time.

You wouldn't have ever lifted a torsion axle trailer?? I really don't think there is much to it besides welding a 2" or 3" square tubing down the I beam frame and brace above the axle between each beam for regidity. Raise the trailer and reweld/bolt the axle mounts to the new 2 or 3" square tubing. Esxtend it a foot or two past the orignial mount location... not necessary

Sort of like how this dude did it...50 ft enclosed gooseneck trailer forsale - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum



BUT NOT AS HALF AZZED!

I need to do it either way because with the 285s and the stock height I created that big azz dent clipping the rear of the bed on the goose... Right after I finished painting it. It rides excellent for going down the highway, but the trailer tail drags to easily anywhere else and the trailer does not sit flat as I'd like it too...loading the rear axle quite a bit.

Just pulling it up our slight drive way gouges the chit out of the ground with the rear casters. Simply not enough clearance anywhere off the highway. Stuck myself into multiple fuel stations before too.

Trailer is dove tailed and jacking the front way up it will still easily load a car without centering the vehicle pan just past the drop gate. I am not worried about gaining a few more inches...

 

Actually I have lifted a Torsion axle trailer. But I did it with the axles. They come in different degrees for different ride heights.

But I am sure with the 1/4" tubing like in the photo, that would do fine. I think I would plate it as well

 

Yeah I wish I could do it that way, not buying new axles though. I agree with plating, simply going to brace in between with a horizontal beam above each axle to keep it rigid.

Thanks again Brad, and GLWS on the CC!