6 Essential Towing Upgrades for Your Truck

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Are you looking at all of the used trucks Boise has and wondering if they’ll be up to the task of hauling trailers or towing your boat? They might not be, but that’s where modifications and upgrades come in. Once you buy your used truck, you can make it better for towing with upgrades that will make it easier to tow heavier loads. From more horsepower to having the right hitch, here’s what you need to know.

Know Your Hookup

The first thing you need to look at is the hookup. Is the hitch up to the task? A Class III hitch will top out at 5,000 pounds, for example, so you may need to upgrade to a Class IV with a 10,000-pound weight limit. You also need to attach the hitch receiver to the chassis properly. Do your research, as this is the most important part. You might want an adjustable drop hitch with multiple balls if you tow different trailers.

Take Control With Brake Controllers

Brake controllers are in charge of sending power to the trailer’s brake system. Most trailers a car can haul have brakes on at least one axle, but possibly both. The brake controllers can create a dragging effect with the trailer, helping to relieve pressure on your truck’s brakes.

Axles Upgrade Gear Ratios

Upgrading the axles on the Boise used trucks you find also means an enhanced gear ratio. This helps you tow heavier loads. If you’re using your work truck for towing, you might want a straight axle under the front end of your truck. You can add weight to the front of the truck to increase the balance, assuring the front tires stay on the road with heavy loads. You might want to consider which axle ratio is best for your needs. You’ll get great power amplification from 4.10:1, but with the power you’re probably getting already, you might want to save fuel with lower ratios.

Increase Suspension to Lower Strain

Put less strain on your truck with a better suspension. It will improve how your truck handles while stabilizing the load, reducing how much your truck sways side-to-side. This means you can haul heavier loads without putting as much pressure on your truck.

Get More Horsepower

Half the fun of looking at Boise used cars is imagining how you could mod them to have more horsepower. If you’re going to haul a trailer from Boise to McCall, you’ll want more horsepower to do it with, so it’s time to put your imagination to work. A high-flow intake and an engine computer unit (ECU) programmer can easily take diesel engines up between 100 and 200 horsepower. For gas-powered trucks, consider the cold air intake, ECU upgrades, a larger exhaust system, and aftermarket injectors. You’ll want to upgrade your transmission, especially the torque converter, to handle the higher horsepower.

 A Better Radiator to Help Your Transmission

Speaking of the transmission, you can help it out with a better radiator. It will help keep your engine and transmission cooler, even with the extra towing stress. Also, consider an intercooler to keep your engine cool from all the stress and new parts.

About DENNIS DILLON

 DENNIS DILLON has proven to be one of the most trusted names in Idaho’s Treasure Valley for buying new and used cars for more than half a century. Since the beginning, the auto group has offered a wide variety of vehicles. The family of dealerships caters to nearby communities with locations in Boise, Meridian, Eagle, Caldwell, and Nampa. The experienced DENNIS DILLON team’s goal is to offer customers high-quality new and used vehicles at a reasonable price, and they are committed to customer satisfaction. From a new GMC to a Mazda, a Jeep, or another Boise used car, the DENNIS DILLON team’s helpful, knowledgeable sales team can help you find the perfect car for you. With DENNIS DILLON, you get an easy, seamless car-buying experience.

 Find used trucks perfect for upgrading to tow heavier loads at https://www.dennisdillon.com/

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