Bigger leaf springs or not???

GGattorr · 04-08-2008, 03:01 PM

Can anybody tell me if the BT comes with better leaf springs or not . I have the 04 SE CC w/o BT option. I have read almost every thread on this and there are several that say yes and some that say no. I called the dealer where I bought my truck and they don't know squat. I am trying to figure if the only diff in towing capacity it the better gear ratio or if the suspesion is actually stronger.

**Kronos1965** · 04-08-2008, 03:24 PM

BT in '04 did not come with upgraded springs.

Class IV hitch with wiring harness, extendable tow mirrors, heavy duty battery, lower final axle ratio, transmission temperature gauge and Vehicle Dynamic Control.

If you want springs, get the PRG upgrades or helpers from Hellwig...

**Carbeaux** · 04-08-2008, 03:27 PM

PRG upgrades. That would be my first choice. Second would be bags instead of the helper springs. More adjustability. Just my .02

GGattorr · 04-08-2008, 03:42 PM

So basically, the extra 2k of towing capacity comes from the gear ratio? So if I have load "E" rated tires and ride rite air bags, wouldn't that in reality give me the same towing capacity as the BT option, regardless of what the MFG specs say?

**HudsonValleyTitan** · 04-08-2008, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by GGattorr

So basically, the extra 2k of towing capacity comes from the gear ratio? So if I have load "E" rated tires and ride rite air bags, wouldn't that in reality give me the same towing capacity as the BT option, regardless of what the MFG specs say?

The only REAL difference would be the gearing. The other things ike heavy duty battery, tranny temp guage etc are great...but don't add to the towing abilities.

NorCal 4x4 · 04-08-2008, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by GGattorr

Can anybody tell me if the BT comes with better leaf springs or not . I have the 04 SE CC w/o BT option. I have read almost every thread on this and there are several that say yes and some that say no. I called the dealer where I bought my truck and they don't know squat. I am trying to figure if the only diff in towing capacity it the better gear ratio or if the suspesion is actually stronger.

They are different.
http://www.titantalk.com/forums/1216115-post6.html
http://www.titantalk.com/forums/1216148-post7.html

**HudsonValleyTitan** · 04-09-2008, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by NorCal 4x4

They are different.
http://www.titantalk.com/forums/1216115-post6.html
http://www.titantalk.com/forums/1216148-post7.html

Good to know. Thanks NorCal. So it looks like they not only differ from tow and non tow equipped trucks, but from 4X2 to 4X4 as well. Never knew that.

**loufish** · 04-10-2008, 05:32 AM

There's a difference between 2wd and 4wd springs, but the 2wd springs are the same tow/non tow...

GGattorr · 04-10-2008, 09:07 AM

Thanks Everybody, that's what I thought after checking everything I could find. I am not really looking to overload my vehicle but I am wanting to tow a travel trailer from 26 to 28 feet. I don't want to go any longer than that.