Overload Springs, Air Bags, or Timbrens
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Overload Springs, Air Bags, or Timbrens
Need some help folks. When towing my boat (12,500lbs. with aprox.1,200lbs. tongue weight)the truck squats about 1 1/2" which doesn't seem to bad, but while rolling down the highway the truck wants to porpise in the rear. Considering an upgrade but not sure which one. Don't want to alter empty ride qualityof the truck.
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Thanks for the reply. Don't need much articulation, just didn't want to loose any of the stock ride.But want to get rid of the pogo effect when towing at freeway speed.
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i know the tires i have are terrible and really make towing zero fun. they take away the positive qualities of the airbags.
for those looking for tires, stay away from PRO COMP MTs of you do any towing. my size is 33/12.5/17 load range D
when going down the road the truck sways back and forth and its driving me nuts. i only have 12k on the tires and they wear good but they have got to go.
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for those looking for tires, stay away from PRO COMP MTs of you do any towing. my size is 33/12.5/17 load range D
when going down the road the truck sways back and forth and its driving me nuts. i only have 12k on the tires and they wear good but they have got to go.
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Airbags are the way to go and get the in cab gauge and adjuster. Ride is harsh when unloaded and empty but if you empty the air out of the bags when unloaded the ride returns to stock. They really helped in the corner lean when towing the 5er. have pics in my gallery
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I guess I'm one of the rare few who hate my air bags. They make the unloaded ride much harsher. Even with 0-5psi in the bags I can still tell a big difference in the ride quality.
When loaded they work great though.
When loaded they work great though.
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The other option is the new long-travel bags that Carli is getting ready to release, but they'll only work with a lift AFAIK.
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The extra weight from your trailer is probably the only reason you saw the articulation in that spot. When the truck is empty it will still have a couple inches of travel in the rear with bags, but they do limit the overall travel significantly.