How to Tow Safely With a Lifted RAM — Our Proven Setup
Lifting Changes Everything (Especially When You Tow)
A lift kit and big tires make your RAM look tough and clear bigger trails — but they also change how your truck handles heavy trailers, tall campers, or car haulers. Many RAM owners find out the hard way: that lifted stance can mean sway, squat, and sketchy handling when towing.
At
Axleboy Offroad, we help RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 owners get back safe, stable towing after a lift — so you don’t have to choose between looking good and hauling heavy.
Why Lifts Can Ruin Safe Towing
When you lift your RAM, you:
- Raise its center of gravity — more body roll and sway.
- Change rear suspension geometry — more squat under tongue weight.
- Often add softer or taller springs — great for trails, not always great for a trailer tongue.
The result? Your once-solid tow rig feels wobbly, struggles to stay level, and can stress brakes and steering.
How to Know If Your RAM’s Towing Isn’t Dialed In
Watch for these red flags:
- Rear end squats noticeably under the trailer load.
- Front end lifts up, making steering feel light and vague.
- Trailer sway in crosswinds or passing semis.
- Braking distance feels longer than before.
- Frequent downshifting, transmission runs hotter.
✅ How Axleboy Fixes Lifted RAM Towing Issues
We see it every week: lifted trucks pulling boats, campers, or car haulers that feel downright scary at highway speeds. Here’s how we dial them in for safe, stable towing:
1️⃣ Add Helper Air Bags
Air bags are a game-changer for a lifted truck that still has to pull its weight. They:
- Support extra tongue weight.
- Keep your truck level front-to-back.
- Reduce rear-end squat that messes up steering and headlights.
We install trusted kits like Firestone Ride-Rite or Air Lift LoadLifter — reliable and adjustable.
2️⃣ Upgrade Sway Bars
A stiffer rear sway bar helps control body roll and trailer sway. It works with your lift and air bags to keep your RAM planted in turns and crosswinds.
3️⃣ Dial in the Suspension
We match your rear springs to your real load. Sometimes we add progressive leaf packs or tune coilovers so you get lift height and towing strength.
4️⃣ Weight-Distribution Hitch Setup
A properly matched weight-distribution hitch balances the trailer load across all four tires. It reduces front-end lift and keeps your steering responsive.
We help you:
- Pick the right hitch for your trailer.
- Adjust it to match your lift.
- Show you how to hook it up correctly every time.
5️⃣ Check Brakes & Cooling
More weight means more heat. We check your brake pads, rotors, and transmission cooler to handle real towing demands — especially important if you’ve upgraded tires that add rolling resistance.
Why RAM Owners Trust Axleboy
✔️ Real towing experience — not just lift kits.
✔️ Parts that work together — bags, bars, hitches, brakes.
✔️ Proper alignment for lifted trucks to keep steering tight.
✔️ Local St. Louis shop with honest, custom advice.
Tow Confidently — Even with a Lifted Rig
Your RAM should pull your boat, camper, or car hauler without drama — no sway, no squat, no white knuckles.
Request a RAM Truck Tow Setup Consultation at Axleboy Offroad >
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