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Towing question
This is for the guys that tow quite a bit. I tow almost everyday about 6k lbs, I know its not much, but between my Dodge and Ford, the Ford sags a lot in the rear. What type of setup are you guys who tow running to get rid of this? Just rear airbags or what?
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I didn't see what kind of truck you have, but you might consider a weight distribution hitch if you don't have one.
Thats probably a pretty good amount of tongue weight on that trailer- 750 pounds or so?
Otherwise, you may have some tired springs.....
Thats probably a pretty good amount of tongue weight on that trailer- 750 pounds or so?
Otherwise, you may have some tired springs.....
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So im looking at these. Basically if I got it right, it will be like the air ride system I had on my GP. Ill need to towing airbags in the rear (roughly 300$) and then the compressor setup (roughly 600$). Right?
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An F250 should not be sagging if A) its properly hitched, and B) the springs are ok.
A weight distribution hitch is 1/3 the price of the road you are trying to go down, just fyi.
A weight distribution hitch is 1/3 the price of the road you are trying to go down, just fyi.
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Its going to have to be the springs then. The truck is new to me, but has 200k, so no telling when the springs were done last. It drops about an inch or two when I hook up. Its properly hooked, all drop hitch and trailers have been measured for the height im sitting at.
I mean my dodge drops a little but not like that.
I mean my dodge drops a little but not like that.
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Since we have got that pretty much figured out. Im seeing all the options to raise a truck front and rear by the leaf springs. Im also seeing some lifts for the rear that are heavy duty. Can I use these to raise my truck and also tow.
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I don't have a onboard compressor, The Toybox I pull has one and I use it.
Also carry a portable compressor that plugs into the lighter, works great.
The air bags are a easy install. I will see if I can find a pic of where I install the air valves in the bumper.
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I have a 02 F250 PSD and tow a Toy Hauler that when it is fully loaded is about 10,000 pounds and it don't really sag at all. I would say your springs are weak. I have air bags from firestone also for when I pull heavy loads like my buddys Tag trailer they are great but pay a little extra and get the onboard compresser it will make you life a lot better.
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