Overload springs
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Overload springs
I have a 2002 4x4 Power Stroke extended cab,it has single overloads on it.I tow a 44ft box trailer,it comes down on them.I was thinking of stacking them and leaving a small space,enough to keep the truck up for towing and no change in the ride when not towing.Need opinion!
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Don't know about tacking the springs but why not air bag assisted lift? I have air bags on my truck and it helps a TON! If I get to much of a load I just blow the air bags up, lvl out the truck and I'm set. You can also get a compressor on the truck and blow them up and release the air on the fly.
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Yes, I run it on my 6" Icon lift towing about 10,000 lbs and it is great. Airbags or RAS will do what you need I think.
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Give me a PM if you want as I have a set of RAS that I took off my truck that I was going to throw on Craigslist. They are a great product but I had new overload packs built just because my camper is so heavy.
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Thanks for the idea,just went to look at a 2005 King Ranch dually.50,000 miles on it,$31,000.Has the same springs and overloads as my F250,will still need to modify the rear suspension.If things go good will see if it is still there in a couple of weeks.
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If you are on a budget, I would also recommend looking at Timbren. My father has them on his Chevy and really likes them. He regularly tows a 40' 14K 5er and his truck sits level even with a pinweight of around 2K or so.
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