To the feller with the quad in the rear, mine was squated the same as that with a 33 ft goose neck, maybe all of them just go abed and squat, to get it over with?!?
Wife pulled 4 horses, and a full trailer Saturday, no problem!!
Climbed hills like a beast!!
Very pleased with our purchase so far

 

No load


With load!

 

In the past, the camper package included a slightly stiffer front spring and a rear sway bar. I'm not sure if that still holds true on the newer models.

 

Just looking at the trailer, it appears to be front end heavy based on the placement of its axle. By not having the pivot point of the trailer directly under its center of mass, the weight becomes unevenly dispersed creating a significantly larger amount of torque on your hitch which might result in the sagging. All speculation though based on the picture provided.

 

Has anyone just switched out to the F350 spacer block or added a 1 inch spacer to solve this leveling problem? I've noticed that once the truck squats down to hit the bottom spring it stops right there, so for a quick inexpensive fix that would not sacrifice ride but get the truck to level out under load be to just add a spacer?

 

There is a TSB addressing this particular issue. It lays out exactly what Ford thinks you have to do in order to correct it. It includes the larger blocks, new U-bolts, new, longer shocks, and a new drive shaft. This is why I went with air bags.

 

So they don't actually provide that for free? It's just something they recommend you pay to get done to address their issue?

 

Exactly.
I went through the parts list and tallied up prices. To perform the corrective action the way the Ford engineers say it should be done came up to about $2000.00 in parts alone IIRC.

 

ford is sounding like Chevrolet. when I was working at the Chevrolet dealer I cant tell you how many guys came in because their brand new 2500 HD 4x4 rode like a wagon and complained that the ride was to stiff. they didn't like my answer which was to go get a couple hundred pounds of sand in the bags and put it in the bed to help with the ride. to many people are buying the 3/4 and 1 ton trucks for the looks not the purpose of why the truck was built. its just like the jeep wranglers and jks people want the look but don't want the poor ride and wind noise. but don't seem to understand that when you buy something that was designed and built to go off road that will there will be things that you have to sacrifice like handling, noise and comfort. just like our 3/4 and 1 ton trucks they were built to work not drive and handle like a car they are what they are.

 

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4X4—REAR OF VEHICLE SITS LOWER THAN TSB 13-3-8

EXPECTED UNDER LIGHT LOADS


FORD:


2011-2013 F-250

ISSUE 6. If the vehicle is equipped with a one-piece



Some 2011-2013 F-250 Super Duty 4X4 vehicles driveshaft, replace the driveshaft. Refer WSM

may exhibit a customer concern of lower than Section 204-02 and proceed to Step 7.

expected rear suspension height under light loads. 7. If the vehicle is equipped with a camper


ACTION package with rear suspension stabilizer bar,



replace both rear stabilizer bar links. Refer

Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the

WSM, Section 204-02 and proceed to Step 8.

concern.


8. Adjust headlamp aim. Refer to WSM, Section SERVICE PROCEDURE



417-01.


Rear ride height may be increased by adding a 10 NOTE

cm (4²) spacer block, along with additional



components. Raising rear ride height could affect SEE APPLICATION CHART LOCATED AT THE

fifth wheel trailer compatibility. END OF THE ARTICLE.


1. Lower the rear axle and remove the original 5 PART NUMBER PART NAME

cm (2²) rear spring spacers. Discard spacer, F81Z-5598-FA Spacer Block (RH)

U-bolts, and nuts. Refer to Workshop Manual F81Z-5598-GA Spacer Block (LH)

(WSM), Section 204-02. 7C3Z-5598-HB Spacer Block



7C3Z-5598-JB Spacer Block


a. Refer to parts list chart for the correct part F81Z-5598-DA Spacer Block

and vehicle application(s). BC3Z-5705-C U-Bolts BC3Z-5705-G U-Bolts

2. Install 10 cm (4²) rear spring spacers, using BC3Z-18125-AK Rear Shock BC3Z-18125-U Rear Shock

new U-bolts and nuts. BC3Z-18125-AG Rear Shock



BC3Z-18125-V Rear Shock


3. Raise rear axle and torque U-bolt nuts in BC3Z-18125-AM Rear Shock

proper sequence. Refer to WSM, Section BC3Z-18125-AH Rear Shock

204-02. BC3Z-18125-AA Rear Shock



BC3Z-18125-AB Rear Shock


4. Replace the rear shock absorbers. Refer WSM, BC3Z-4602-T Driveshaft

Section 204-02. BC3Z-4602-V Driveshaft



BC3Z-4602-X Driveshaft


5. If the vehicle is equipped with a two-piece BC3Z-4R602-HL Driveshaft

driveshaft, replace the driveshaft and center BC3Z-4R602-LC Driveshaft BC3Z-4R602-MP Driveshaft

bearing bracket. Refer to WSM, Section 205-01 8C3Z-4831-D Carrier Plate

and proceed to Step 7. 7C3Z-4831-G Carrier Plate



DC3Z-5K484-B Bar Links


a. Check driveline angles, if required. Refer to

WSM, Section 205-00.


WARRANTY STATUS: Information Only



b. Failure to update the center bearing bracket,

if required, may result in driveline shudder.


NOTE: The information in Technical Service Bulletins is intended for use by trained, professional technicians with the knowledge, tools, and equipment to do



the job properly and safely. It informs these technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or provides information that could assist in proper

vehicle service. The procedures should not be performed by “do-it-yourselfers”. Do not assume that a condition described affects your car or truck. Contact a

Ford or Lincoln dealership to determine whether the Bulletin applies to your vehicle. Warranty Policy and Extended Service Plan documentation determine

Warranty and/or Extended Service Plan coverage unless stated otherwise in the TSB article.The information in this Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) was

current at the time of printing. Ford Motor Company reserves the right to supercede this information with updates.The most recent information is available

through Ford Motor Company’s on-line technical resources.


Copyright ã 2013 Ford Motor Company Online Publication Date March 13, 2013 PAGE 1

 

I just installed airbags. Level load every time and rides like a dream.

 

Me too, Air Lift 5000's with the integrated bump stop. No more squat.

 

Is it rumour that Ford might offer airbags as option on the 2017-'18s F-350's?? One can only dream! lol.

 

Factory airbags with built in read outs and settings in the control center? That would be awesome.