1979 Bronco towing
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1979 Bronco towing
I pulled my 20' trailer today after I just installed my class 4 hitch and curt adjustable hitch.
The truck pulled it fine but i could feel some swaying but that could be due to the wind we had today and my steering feeling a tad loose.
Im planning to tow my John Deere 5205 MWFD tractor with harrows, etc sometime. Im trying to figure out how I could make it not sway so bad.
Im thinking I will add a weight distribution to my trailer, some trailer brakes, and trailer sway bars.
My bronco has no sway bar and is lifted 4" on 35s. It also has a detroit locker..probably why it feels weird towing sometimes since ive never ran a locker. I also have hydrboost brakes so my brakes are great.
Im going to get rid of the shackle flip and get 4" deaver superflex leaf pack. I was debating about adding an air ride but dont want to ruin my offroad capabilities....thus Im kind of not wanting to add sway bars back to my bronco.
Any opinions?
The truck pulled it fine but i could feel some swaying but that could be due to the wind we had today and my steering feeling a tad loose.
Im planning to tow my John Deere 5205 MWFD tractor with harrows, etc sometime. Im trying to figure out how I could make it not sway so bad.
Im thinking I will add a weight distribution to my trailer, some trailer brakes, and trailer sway bars.
My bronco has no sway bar and is lifted 4" on 35s. It also has a detroit locker..probably why it feels weird towing sometimes since ive never ran a locker. I also have hydrboost brakes so my brakes are great.
Im going to get rid of the shackle flip and get 4" deaver superflex leaf pack. I was debating about adding an air ride but dont want to ruin my offroad capabilities....thus Im kind of not wanting to add sway bars back to my bronco.
Any opinions?
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From: North Idaho
I think the Deaver springs would be an excellent idea as they are known for good flex off road and you could return the shackles to the normal orientation. I don't think auxiliary air bags would hurt a thing as long as you deflated them before off roading. Get yourself an equalizer hitch - best thing ever for towing... well... maybe behind trailer brakes!
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