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#22 of 31 2006 armada LE sags when towing by legcne Jun 03, 2007 (7:02 pm)
I am towing a 35 ft travel trailer. Dry weight is 7350 lbs, hitch weight is 690 lbs. I am using a Blue Ox weight distributing hitch. Tows really well. I have put about 3,000 miles on it recently. But the rear sags. The rear fender well comes down to the top of the tire. Since the rear suspension is independent, the tires splay. Looks like a dog getting ready to take a dump.   This Armada does have the factory towing package with a hitch capacity of 910 lbs. I was told it has an auto leveling system but if it does it isn't working. I have no idea how to tell if this auto leveling system is installed.   Can you tell me how to verify this is installed? And how to determine if it is working as it is supposed to?   If it is not, what would be the best way to raise the rear end? Airbags??
#23 of 31 Armada Towing by jklein1 Jun 04, 2007 (5:45 am)
When you put weight on the Armada, you should here the Auto Leveling whine and see the rear end lifting ever so slowly. I never had a problem with the back end being to low...just a problem pulling up a mountain. Replies to this message: paisan (Jun 04, 2007 3:17 pm)
#24 of 31 Re: Armada Towing [jklein1] by paisan Jun 04, 2007 (3:17 pm)
Replying to: jklein1 (Jun 04, 2007 5:45 am) If you have the towing package, then you have the auto-leveling airbags. I have about 900lb tounge weight and it sit's perfectly level. As was posted above, let it idle for a few minutes on a level surface and you should hear the rear pump running and filling up the rear suspension. To verify it has the towing package, check for the ATF Temp gauge on your dash. You should have Coolant Temp, Oil Pressure, ATF Temp, Volts, and fuel.   -mike
#25 of 31 2008 Armada 4wd LE by andys2 Nov 18, 2007 (5:43 am)
I noticed the posts about the towing capacity on the prior years Armada's. I am looking to purchase a 2008 4wd LE and the towing package included a lower final gear ratio (3.36:1 I think). I could not find any data on the posts in carspace related to its affect on the mpg when you were driving without towing a trailer. I'm just curious to see if there is one. The mpg on the '08 is 12/17. I understand when you tow anything, fuel economy drops. I wasn't sure where to post this message but would really appreciate help. Thanks Replies to this message: shark715 (Nov 18, 2007 6:04 am) paisan (Nov 18, 2007 8:33 am) andys2 (Nov 18, 2007 6:46 pm) paisan (Nov 18, 2007 6:52 pm)
#26 of 31 Re: 2008 Armada 4wd LE [andys2] by shark715 Nov 18, 2007 (6:04 am)
Replying to: andys2 (Nov 18, 2007 5:43 am) Andy, one would expect that a change in the axle ratio would effect fuel mileage (a bit, but not to a huge extent), but from what I've seen the EPA does not publish fuel mileage estimates with optional axle gear ratios. However, they do publish mileage estimates with different transmissions (when more than one transmission is available). Interesting...
#27 of 31 Re: 2008 Armada 4wd LE [andys2] by paisan Nov 18, 2007 (8:33 am)
Replying to: andys2 (Nov 18, 2007 5:43 am) I believe that you will get the same milage as the older LEs because in prior years the LE's all had the towing package (with the lower gears)   I consistently get 13.5mpg in the city with my 04 LE w/towing package and I don't drive gently.   On the highway I'll pull about 17-18mpg doing 70-75mph.   Towing 10,000-11,000lb tri-axle boat trailer at 67mph with AC on I get 10.5mpg from NYC up to Lake George.   -mike Replies to this message: andys2 (Nov 18, 2007 6:46 pm) paisan (Nov 18, 2007 6:52 pm)
#28 of 31 Re: 2008 Armada 4wd LE [paisan] by andys2 Nov 18, 2007 (6:46 pm)
Replying to: paisan (Nov 18, 2007 8:33 am) Thanks for the information! -Andy Replies to this message: paisan (Nov 18, 2007 6:52 pm)
#29 of 31 Re: 2008 Armada 4wd LE [andys2] by paisan Nov 18, 2007 (6:52 pm)
Replying to: andys2 (Nov 18, 2007 6:46 pm) Here is a pic of my setup.
#30 of 31 boots1933 by boots1933 Feb 15, 2008 (12:30 pm)
i have a '07 armada with 4wd -- no hitch. i think it was a rental, so probably no tow package.? i have a 29' bayliner with 2 i/o engines, and guesstimate it about 8000#. i only need to tow the boat 10 miles from page to lake powell (downhill) and 10 miles back (uphill). do i need the "trailer package" (if you can even do that aftermarket, or can i get by alright with a heavy duty hitch alone -- perhaps wieght distribution type? thanks Replies to this message: paisan (Feb 15, 2008 4:24 pm)
#31 of 31 Re: boots1933 [boots1933] by paisan Feb 15, 2008 (4:24 pm)
Replying to: boots1933 (Feb 15, 2008 12:30 pm) 10 miles with a hitch and taking it real easy you should be fine. The trailer package can't be done aftermarket cause it's a different axle ratio and trans cooler, and trans temp gauge. But 10 miles would be ok if you asked me.   -mike Motorsports and Modifications Host

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