Outfitted LR4 and Towing

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bdd123

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Are any of you running a fully outfitted LR4 and towing?

I wonder what will happen to my towing ability if I put on front (with winch) and rear bumpers, sliders and all underbody protection.

Usually, when I am out, I have a fridge in the rear, miscellaneous gear used for survival, and at least overnight capability. Probable 250lbs ish. I generally travel solo.

I can still tow a 5500 lb trailer pretty darned well. I am wondering how all this junk would jack my towing. I don't really want to shuffle stuff from trailer to LR4. What is in the LR4 needs to stay there.

Would probably end up with 265/65R18 tires as well.

Any practical experience?
 

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Not I.

I've read a lot of threads on it and found the 550# tongue weight can increase to 770 lbs with a proper hitch. I wouldn't do it with the aftermarket shocks though. It has a 4k rear end in it. Look at the F-150 and its a lot like that but far better with an IFS/IFRS, air shocks with shorter and narrower foot print.

I wouldn't go over the axle and tire weight ratings for very long. Maybe a few trips but not in a case where I buy an RV that is far over max and then expect to travel the country with no problems.
 

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GCVW - all the bolted on **** = your new GCVW.

Tongue weight is 550lbs max per the manual.
 

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Yeah, I will run those numbers when I get info from tactical. At this point not worried about tongue.

Also interested in experience. Without aftermarket gear whole setup works great.

Using weighsafe distribution hitch.
 

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