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Not sure of the rating but I was thinking it was the E4 12k/1200 Equal-i-zer from Progress Mfg. I pulled their set-up instructions and will try to move some weight back to the front. I will attempt to post a picture of the whole set up tonight.
Thanks for your help so far. Pictures to follow...
Thanks for your help so far. Pictures to follow...
Take a close look at the WD hitch, it should have some sort of markings on it to indicate it's weight rating and the spring bars specifically.
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Here are some pictures of the EX hitched to the TT. I hope they do justice to the rear end sag I have been referencing.
I also looked at the WD hitch and it appears to be undersized. It is a Equal-i-zer 10k/1000 and the company recommends a 12k/1200 per my TT specs. I put in a call the the RV dealership and am waiting to hear back. Hope they will exchange without much of a problem.
I also looked at the WD hitch and it appears to be undersized. It is a Equal-i-zer 10k/1000 and the company recommends a 12k/1200 per my TT specs. I put in a call the the RV dealership and am waiting to hear back. Hope they will exchange without much of a problem.
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Here are some pictures of the EX hitched to the TT. I hope they do justice to the rear end sag I have been referencing.
I also looked at the WD hitch and it appears to be undersized. It is a Equal-i-zer 10k/1000 and the company recommends a 12k/1200 per my TT specs. I put in a call the the RV dealership and am waiting to hear back. Hope they will exchange without much of a problem.
I also looked at the WD hitch and it appears to be undersized. It is a Equal-i-zer 10k/1000 and the company recommends a 12k/1200 per my TT specs. I put in a call the the RV dealership and am waiting to hear back. Hope they will exchange without much of a problem.
I could be wrong (at least if you listen to my first life partner). I would seriously consider a ProPride or Hensley Arrow, if I were you.
Upon further review... where are you and where are you travelling?
I want to be sure I stay off the same roads.
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Just curious, why didn't you just go with the V/Modded B setup from the beginning? I have the V10 and did that...with no drawers/gear in the back, I had a slightly rear-high stance...once I put the drawers in and loaded my gear, I got a level stance.
With a 5.4, I would think the front would be lighter and you'd get a level stance with the V/Modded B...but then again I could be wrong. Anyone out there do that (5.4 with a V/Modded B setup)?
With a 5.4, I would think the front would be lighter and you'd get a level stance with the V/Modded B...but then again I could be wrong. Anyone out there do that (5.4 with a V/Modded B setup)?
As an update, I was able to source a set of rear springs from a 2006 F350 SRW. Also picked up 2.5 inch tapered blocks, but not sure if I will need to go that high.
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My travel trailer is about the same weight as yours. Here's a picture of mine how it sits ready to roll. The front I was able to get dead on the back to stock height with 1/2" of sage in the rear. I have a 1200# Resse Dual Cam hitch and RAS installed on the rear springs.
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Excellent, glad you are getting it straightened out.
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Just got back from the RV dealership. WD hitch has been adjusted and the back end is now just 1/4" lower in the loaded position. Looks much better but I forget to get a picture. 
I'll have to get one next time I'm hooked up.
Now I have too much research in my head and will have to figure out which upgrade I want to do.
I think the airbags would be the simplest as it would not affect ride height and would require the least amount of mechanical work. Springs would be pretty straight forward and give me some added height and, I believe, beefier suspension. But I'm not sure if the front end would line up well and from reading there isn't a good solution there. Lift kit would give me height and leave the ride unchanged (I think) but by far be the most costly.
Thanks in advance for the advise and help
I'll have to get one next time I'm hooked up.Now I have too much research in my head and will have to figure out which upgrade I want to do.
- Rear spring swap to mod B or C
- Airbag system
- ProComp 2WD lift
I think the airbags would be the simplest as it would not affect ride height and would require the least amount of mechanical work. Springs would be pretty straight forward and give me some added height and, I believe, beefier suspension. But I'm not sure if the front end would line up well and from reading there isn't a good solution there. Lift kit would give me height and leave the ride unchanged (I think) but by far be the most costly.
Thanks in advance for the advise and help
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Just got back from the RV dealership. WD hitch has been adjusted and the back end is now just 1/4" lower in the loaded position. Looks much better but I forget to get a picture. I'll have to get one next time I'm hooked up.
Now I have too much research in my head and will have to figure out which upgrade I want to do.
Thanks in advance for the advise and help
I'll have to get one next time I'm hooked up.Now I have too much research in my head and will have to figure out which upgrade I want to do.
- Rear spring swap to mod B or C
- Airbag system
- ProComp 2WD lift
Thanks in advance for the advise and help
Great! So did the RV dealership upgrade you to the heavier WD hitch setup?
Now with only 1/4" squat in the rear when hitched what are you aiming to accomplish with any of the mentioned suspension mods? It sounds like you have a pretty well setup combo presently.
If you are looking for a lift, then only a proper 2WD lift will give you that without any unwanted frontend issues. Swapping in one of the pickup truck rear spring packs will most likely give you more ride height and lots of tail high rake, might not look or ride so great unloaded. Air bags would allow for addition load handling without adding to the rake and ride height. Once you decide exactly where you want the EX to ride it will make the choice much easier.
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Now with only 1/4" squat in the rear when hitched what are you aiming to accomplish with any of the mentioned suspension mods? It sounds like you have a pretty well setup combo presently.
If you are looking for a lift, then only a proper 2WD lift will give you that without any unwanted frontend issues. Swapping in one of the pickup truck rear spring packs will most likely give you more ride height and lots of tail high rake, might not look or ride so great unloaded. Air bags would allow for addition load handling without adding to the rake and ride height. Once you decide exactly where you want the EX to ride it will make the choice much easier.
If you are looking for a lift, then only a proper 2WD lift will give you that without any unwanted frontend issues. Swapping in one of the pickup truck rear spring packs will most likely give you more ride height and lots of tail high rake, might not look or ride so great unloaded. Air bags would allow for addition load handling without adding to the rake and ride height. Once you decide exactly where you want the EX to ride it will make the choice much easier.
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Update:
I found a pair of "M code" (M for mystery) springs off a 2006 F350 SRW that I couldn't pass up ($75). Did "B mod" and installed them with shorter non-tapered bumpstop spacer/block and a tapered 2.5 inch block. under that. Install went pretty well and the only complication was the secondary muffler was in the way of getting the shackle bolt out.
Now With the X codes in front and modified mystery codes in the rear, I gained 3.25 inches in the front and 4.25 inches in the rear. Ride is stiffer but handling is very good.
I found a pair of "M code" (M for mystery) springs off a 2006 F350 SRW that I couldn't pass up ($75). Did "B mod" and installed them with shorter non-tapered bumpstop spacer/block and a tapered 2.5 inch block. under that. Install went pretty well and the only complication was the secondary muffler was in the way of getting the shackle bolt out.
Now With the X codes in front and modified mystery codes in the rear, I gained 3.25 inches in the front and 4.25 inches in the rear. Ride is stiffer but handling is very good.
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