Cooper Discoverer A/T 3

[tanman_2006]

I haul on gravel roads a lot (oversized loads on black top causes traffic issues). Also do a lot of pasture hauling loaded with hay.

I'd guess I'm running 3-4k pin weight usually. Maybe more at times.

 

[RI Chevy Silveradoman]

Maybe you are overworking your 2500/3500 pickup? Maybe a 5500 setup would do you better?

 

[tanman_2006]

 

[tanman_2006]

Not saying I'm not over working it but 90% of the locals use 2500's and 3500's

 

[RI Chevy Silveradoman]

Yikes!

I bet you could lighten your pin weight if you could adjust the axles on that trailer and move them forward a bit. Balance the load a little bit better. Is that possible?

 

[tanman_2006]

Its probably possible but I haven't really had any issues with the set up. I have custom 2ton rear springs that rarely squat below level and if tire wear is the biggest concern then I can live with it.

Like I said, I might try a 3500hd 6.5l otherwise the newer F550 King ranch sure looks purdy

 

[tanman_2006]

http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/5143999900.html

 

[Will L.]

If the main thing your trying to fix is the tires, why not use those hd rims and tires with an adapter?

 

[RI Chevy Silveradoman]

http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/5143999900.html

That's what I'm talking about!
Looks like that would suit you much better than a 2500/3500 pickup. More user specific geared toward towing.

 

[tanman_2006]

I have a drw rear axle with 4.10's I always wanted to try but a custom short bed drw flat bed would be in order. If I did that I would want to run 19.5 or 22.5 wheels eventually.

I like the big truck but I hate the interiors, mainly the seats.

 

[RI Chevy Silveradoman]

Yup. Looks like a very basic, boring interior.
I wonder if the bigger rims would get you better tire wear?
On the downside, you would have less tire options.

 

[tanman_2006]

I'm sure the 14ply option would help with wear. I'd like to just keep building this truck but $$$ for those big wheels and tires plus the need for possibly a lift to help with the CV angles all gets pricey

 

[tanman_2006]

I'd be more inclined to try this to see how the tires wear and keep the 06 as a family/occasional heavy load truck. I about have the engine back together in my 93 after 4 years so it can be used for heavy off road loads being 4x4 drw.

http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/5105500582.html

 

[RI Chevy Silveradoman]

That looks good too. You may lack a little power, but the truck is probably better suited gor what you're towing. The DRWs should help too.

 

[tanman_2006]

This is a 6.5 based forum so power can be dealt with lol. I don't get in a hurry with those loads anyways so a 6.5 should be able to keep up with some minor mods.

 

[RI Chevy Silveradoman]

They are Dinosaurs!
LOL

 

[tanman_2006]

I liked Jurassic Park/World though! Lol

 

[RI Chevy Silveradoman]

They used Fords in their movies.

 

[tanman_2006]

True, they could have done better there.

 

[SnowDrift]

What's your gross with your loader tractor? More than the round bales, I assume.