Bouncing with gooseneck.
Hotshot
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 17,791
Likes: 99
From: Ashland City, TN
Position of the hitch can make a huge difference in how it pushes around the truck. to far back and it will rock the truck, to far forward and your putting weigh on the front end and stressing the frame.
Thread Starter
|
Posting Guru
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 1,083
Likes: 0
From: Walla Walla, WA
Well made it to Washington a couple days ago. The truck did awesome pullin the trailer. Was a little nervous when I took the trailer around the block, it seemed REALLY HEAVY!! But the beast never dropped below 55mph and never had to shift down to third. 2700rpms and 28psi boost in 80hp tow egts got up to 1160 and no higher with my foot in the floor. Never weighed the trailer but I would say it was over 10k. I will post a pick of my Beverly hillbillies setup.
The only casualty of the trip was my powerstearing Rez cap fell off. Hmmmm
BUT… I unhooked the trailer and the truck still bounces between 35-40mph. The driveline has new u-joints carrier bearing and got balanced. What in the world could cause all the bouncing!!!!
The only casualty of the trip was my powerstearing Rez cap fell off. Hmmmm
BUT… I unhooked the trailer and the truck still bounces between 35-40mph. The driveline has new u-joints carrier bearing and got balanced. What in the world could cause all the bouncing!!!!
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026
Brett Foote
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time
Joe Kucinski
lost
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 290
Likes: 0
From: Worland, WY
I had one tire get a bulge in it and do the same things your saying. Couldn't see the bulge until it was facing up. Also one of the inner dual wheels, if the wheel is cracked or the lug holes are wollowed out a little it will cause the same thing.
Posting Guru
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,795
Likes: 1
From: Lubbock, Texas
I read that and thought of that old movie "uncle buck" where his car has no shocks....hahahahahahah
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post