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Mjv

Mjv

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I an selling my old silverado 4 x 4 since i got my tj. (Too many vehicles). I have a 2002 gmc sierra 2500hd 8.1 allison with 14 bolt full floater with 4:10 gears. It is an open differential. It tows awsome. The problem is when i get back from camping i dont think it will back the camper up a small incline into the garage. The driveway is gravel, thats where the problem starts. The 4 x 4 walks it right in. Do you guys think i could put a locker in. I love the truck.and would hate to sell it. I have looked in my area for a replacement axle but have not found one.
 
My driveway is paved and inclined. If I have to stop/start from halfway up, I have to put it in 4WD. Backing my camper up, I don't even try without putting in 4WD.

It seems going uphill there's less weight on the rear axle, I don't know of a locker will solve your problem.

Is there a problem using 4WD?
 
A locker will help some but you will still have problems with the rear axle unloading backing up hill. How heavy is your camper? 5th wheel or bumper pull? If it's a bumper pull, placing additional weight in the bed will help keep traction on the rear axle.
 
Mjv said:
I an selling my old silverado 4 x 4 since i got my tj. (Too many vehicles). I have a 2002 gmc sierra 2500hd 8.1 allison with 14 bolt full floater with 4:10 gears. It is an open differential. It tows awsome. The problem is when i get back from camping i dont think it will back the camper up a small incline into the garage. The driveway is gravel, thats where the problem starts. The 4 x 4 walks it right in. Do you guys think i could put a locker in. I love the truck.and would hate to sell it. I have looked in my area for a replacement axle but have not found one.
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If you have a TJ, use that to put the camper in the garage.
We do this twice a year, spring and fall.
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25ft. Bumper pull. Dry wt. 7000lbs. How much tongue wt. Do you have? I'd be scared to death without trailer brakes.
 
Mjv said:
25ft. Bumper pull. Dry wt. 7000lbs. How much tongue wt. Do you have? I'd be scared to death without trailer brakes.
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Do you run weight distribution bars? If so, couldn't you disconnect those, which would then shift more weight to the bumper/tongue and therefore rear wheels?
 
Yes i do. I've heard that before about the bars. I guess the only way to find out is give it a try the next time i hook it up. Thanks!
 
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