I'm towing a 5th wheel trailer with my 02 250SD, V10, auto...The truck squats a little when we load up the gear and trailer and hit the open road. My 5th wheel hitch (Pullrite -Superglide) is mounted to the outside of the truck frame under the bed, like most 5th wheel hitches. Has anybody invested in any systems to get rid of the squatting? (like Timbren' SES, etc) Looking for info on maunfacturer and pricing. Thanks.

 

Whats your pin weight ?
airbags ,custom springs in rear,maybe

F350 srw
F350 dually!!!!!!!!!! Ha ha

Just joking with ya!

Other guys will be along to help further
I don't have a 5ver

Rich

 

Most will cause the truck to squat.. that is why the fords have the nose down look. The best choice for you is like forty fords said, airbags. Another option you have is a helper spring.. thats a little cheaper.

 

I can't use the Air bag systems. My 5th wheeler hitch occupies the place where the normal Air bags supports would normally install. Could I put a set of 350 leaf Springs on my 250?

 

They already have the same springs. See if a Hellwig averload spring set-up will fit. Air bags won't fit , EH?

 

You up s#*t's creek!!!

The F-250 with the snow plow package always sits low in the rear!!!! I could pick one out from 200 yards in a heartbeat.

You need the standards springs in thr front or F-350 blocks in the rear.

Godo luck....

 

Odd...mine sat very level, matter of fact, I have never seen a nose high SD unless it was loaded.

 

oh in that case I guess I was wrong...

 

I would chk and verify that you have the correct springs (8800# or higher in the back).the reason I say higher is cause i don't rember what you get with the F250.I think the f350 had a 9750# or something.

Do you have 2" blocks in the back?

You may have to go custom springs!

Yeti Is correct ,Mine sits level.



Rich

 

You could always make some custom mounts for the air bags....

Another option which is a good one are the Hellwig overload spriongs like outpost said. My dad has some on his SD that he tows a 5th wheel with. He loves them

 

Here is a link to a air bag install with a fifth wheel hitch.

http://members.aol.com/MikeBrandn/Ca...stallation.htm

Don't know if this will work for you ! Good info on air bags install. I referenced it when I installed my Firstone Ride Rites.

Mark

 

OK - bellpr

The F250 and F350 rear springs are the SAME.

I'd start by going to your local dealer and picking up a set of the 4" (3.5" really) blocks that come standard on the F350 and replacing the 2" (1.5") blocks on your F250.

They're about $40, they'll give you 2", and should go a long way to solving your problem.

Short of that, custom air bags or springs are in order - $$$$$$$$

Waxy

 

Has anybody looked at www.Timbren.com products for suspension modifications?

 

My brand new (2003) F-250 sits low in back empty. It has the snowplow package. Are the F-350 blocks a drop in swap? No pinion angle adj needed? Thanks in advance. I'm new to this forum and the info you can get here is great.

 

My 03 F250SD 5.4L sits a bit low in the rear too, it would be a real reach to say it was even level. It does have the X springs in front (aka snow plow prep pkg).

Within 200 miles I promptly added a 1-1/2" superlift add-a-leaf and it sits so sweet now. I could post a picture from my work computer tomorrow. The F350 blocks would be a bit cheaper and easier, but I also did not mind the stiffer ride and little extra load capacity (not that it needs it - ha)

Just my $0.02