Hauling question
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Hauling question
I'm a newbie here and would like to thank everyone for their help and input. I have a 2005 F250 powerstroke turbo diesel 4x4, I use it for work and regularly pull a bobcat with it, with no problems. However when the bed is loaded with heavy materials the rear end sits down somewhat. My question is what can I do to beef up the rear suspension? I'm looking for the biggest bang for my buck, any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Las Vegas
Hey Jagerbill
I'd weigh what your putting in the bed before jumping to mods - if your springs are sagging it usually means you have alot of weight in there, more than the GVW of the truck probably, especially if your towing a trailer.
If the weights are all OK then F350 blocks is a cheap popular option, followed by airbags. Just remember, its a F250, not a F750
I'd weigh what your putting in the bed before jumping to mods - if your springs are sagging it usually means you have alot of weight in there, more than the GVW of the truck probably, especially if your towing a trailer.
If the weights are all OK then F350 blocks is a cheap popular option, followed by airbags. Just remember, its a F250, not a F750
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Joined: Nov 2003
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From: West Cornwall, CT
If your F-250 already has the factory overload (auxiliary) springs installed, adding the F-350 blocks will put the truck to just about level when loaded up and with the Bobcat attached. To install the blocks you will need both the blocks and a set of longer u-bolts.
Airbags or Timbrens would work well if your truck does not have the overload springs. I ran airbags in my last F-250 and they worked well.
Lou Braun
Airbags or Timbrens would work well if your truck does not have the overload springs. I ran airbags in my last F-250 and they worked well.
Lou Braun
