And Bar Hopping- lol.

Any brand that is recommended?

exactly!!!! Lol

I have a 2019 2500HD with 6.6 Duramax and 6 speed with 60k on it. I get about 12mpg towing my AT (11k ish) and about 20mpg empty running about 80mph on the highway. The MPG has increased by about 2mpg since what it was when it was new.

I prefer the Air Lift Loadlifter bags with the jounce block inside and the Air Lift Wireless One compressor with the EZ mount. Just add the settings you prefer on the remote or you can fine tune the air with the remote as well.

Mark had NO sense of Humor when I pulled Right up front at the Cig run a few yrs ago w all lights on and siren going right before fireworks.

:evilb::party-smiley-020:
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Thanks Looking for a setup to use when I get a slide in.

They want 3k installed for that set up at the shop I'm using. Seems a bit steep.

LOL...Love your set up![/color]

You can install everything in your driveway in just a few hours and that's taking your time working slowly. Amazon is the cheapest place to buy this setup, a friend is a dealer for air lift, and he buys all his air lift stuff on amazon. Looks like almost 2k in labor charge there.

I put the same bag kit for my 1/2 ton Sierra but did not get the compressor kit. I do not tow that often, so I just bought a hand held compressor off Amazon and use that when needing to air it up. The work great.

Anyone use one of these? It doesn't have the jounce block though.

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Rough country uses the air lift bags with their RC logo, but they designed their own similar mounts. The quality is very good and the only thing I would change over to is stainless nuts, bolts and washers. This would only be due to the supplied hardware getting rusty over time and if you have a lifted truck you want the hardware to stay looking nice. I have friends who work there, and they say they have had no complaints out of these.

I am in FL, SS is a must.

And Don't forget the Train Horn! when doing bags. You will already have the compressor. :ernaehrung004:

And when some Fuker gets in the way while Towing it ALways comes in handy.

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Going boating tomorrow!
new truck tows amazing. That 10 speed Allison is like magic.

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decided to launch first thing in the morning. Fired er up, fuels up with 100LL, ready to rock and roll in the am.

Tank,

Don't know what year you have, but a buddy has a ‘23 2500 gas, with the Allison 10sp, and they are issuing recalls for the transmission. Something about shifter valves ceasing up. Not sure if it’s the Sam transmission you have. Just an FYI. Look into it.

Thanks. Brad.

Ours is a late year model 2024 3500 (newer grille and dash). But I will definitely look into it. I freakin love the thing so far. Can’t believe how nice it tows. And minimal ass sag too. I was worried o was gonna have to put bags on but it seems to be fine and rides great!


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I just googled it and it does say the recall extends into 2024 models but I plugged my vin into the GM recall website and it doesn’t list any pending recalls. Shows a couple recalls that were addressed last year (computer issue and a trailer brake controller issue).

How much hitch drop did you have to use to level out the Devil in tow?

I used my same hitch I’ve always had but put it in the lowest setting. Thought I may have to get a different drop hitch but it’s pretty level. I think it’s a 6” drop. I’m still going to bring the truck down 3.5” and just do a leveling kit on the 35’s over this 6.5” lift. It’s still too big for my wife to drive. Difficult to see out the front, etc. and since she drives the truck daily, gotta have her comfortable in it.you can’t really tell in pics but the hood right now sits probably 5’6” tall.

To tell you the truth with those tires I think it has to much clearance anyway, would look better with taller tires or drop the truck a little.

Lookin killer!

oh yeah, it had 37’s on it at first and looked proportional. But it was too high. I had to swap out the tires to 35’s quick to get toyos satisfaction guarantee deal. They were awesome and swapped out for free. But I’m waiting for the stock knuckles from the shop and then they’ll put the other 3” / levelong lift on it. I’ll list the 6.5” BDS lift for sale on Craigslist and market place for $500 off since it has 400 total miles on it.

this is will be how it’ll sit. Same lift on 35’s. Goes in next week.

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That makes sense, it will look good. Great price on the 6" lift I am sure you will not have a issue selling.

Tank,

It may have a completely different transmission than the 2500. From a MFG standpoint, I wouldn't think so. From a usage standpoint, I could definitely see the 3500 having a more robust transmission. I really don't know.

Thanks. Brad.

I’ll do more research, maybe drop by the dealership. I can tell you the 3500 over 2500 tows night and day better (of course our 2500 was also 20 years older). Seriously can barely tell I’m towing the boat with the 3500. Drives and rides insanely nice. Really happy with the truck. I joke that the inside is as nice as our S63! lol

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havasu bound.

That setup is beyond badass, I cant wait to see it in person someday. Have a great trip Tank!!!

thanks Duane!


made it! New truck tows like a freakin DREAM. 11mpg? Better than I thought. Buddy snapped a pic of us driving down the freeway out in the desert. :D


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Got to have the truck match the boat! Nice looking setup.

SHHHHHHH!!!

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I think the truck looks better with the lower stance..

thanks. yeah, I dig it!

Did you Bag it also? Looks nice and level. Nice set up. Even if its Not the LBZ :evilb: yea yea I know NOT a Cig but its about 2-3K heavier also :ernaehrung004:
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Ive always been a boobs man, but your gals got a fine ass!!!

yeah, baby got back.

but yeah, I’ve seen your wife boob man indeed. lol 😂

Did a little swap at the storage warehouse with Dan (H20 toie) top gun and mine earlier today.

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nope, no bags. It’s level, doesn’t sag. Tows like a dream. Seriously, thing tows so nice, night and day difference from our 05. I guess with that extra beef from the 3500 it makes a difference. Our place to havasu is about 330 miles or something. Theres some hills to climb, not mountains but long gradual grades. Boat was 100% full of fuel and loaded. Saw flashes of low 6 mpg up hills and 16mpg down hill. Think it settled in somewhere around 11/12 mpg. Better than I thought it would do. When pulling though, if you keep it under 65 the fuel mileage is way better. Get up to 75plus and it’s low mpg. Up the hills thing has gobs of power, 65mph up the grades without pushing it hard at all 2k - 2200 rpm. The exhaust brake thing is pretty freakin awesome too. Keeps you nice and controlled speed while going down hill with out reving the sh*t out of the engine. Also, cruise control while towing was awesome, interactive so it keeps you from following too close. Whole set up was dialed. Super super happy with it. And coming home unloaded, saw 20 mpg but averaged 16/17 and ran about 80-85 whole way.


My kid actually filmed the truck towing the boat down the highway and put it on TikTok and Instagram under finnsears36 I don’t know how to post it on OSO.

I know super weird but I barely got any photos this week. lol.

sent a pic to Philly, my kid and I representing Lipship. And I meant to get a photo of my older son and I because we were both wearing CPR (Central Power & Rigging shirts one day, but you can see my youngest is wearing his at lunch :D

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Great looking family Tank, I’m glad the trip was successful, memorable and photogenic 😂😂