Hi Guys,so I finally went to pick up my new KZ Durango yesterday and the first thing I noticed after I had it hooked up was how nose high it was. So I lowered the pin box to the lowest mounting points, it helped a fair bit but I still feel that 2" difference from front to back is too much. My Hitch is also on the lowest mounting setting. How nose high is too much and how much is acceptable.how it sits now:here's my question, my FW has built in adjustment like the one pictured below (mine are on the top holes right now - so the lowest height the FW can be) how much lift do I get going to the middle hole and how much to the bottom hole?

Do you have the jack plate adjustments at all three positions or only at each end? If in all three positions, then it will go up what ever the spacing is on the different hole position. Which is normally 2" between holes. If you are only moving one end of the spring, then it will be about 1/2 the distance. Which side is the TV steering wheel on???? :h:h:hDurango is not reversed.Chris

I had to add correct track to mine brought it up 2 inches.

Me Again wrote:Do you have the jack plate adjustments at all three positions or only at each end? If in all three positions, then it will go up what ever the spacing is on the different hole position. Which is normally 2" between holes. If you are only moving one end of the spring, then it will be about 1/2 the distance. Christhe Jack plates are only on each end, the center one has two holes and is already in the lower of the two now. So theoretically I can gain and inch of height by making this move then?

alexleblanc wrote:Me Again wrote:Do you have the jack plate adjustments at all three positions or only at each end? If in all three positions, then it will go up what ever the spacing is on the different hole position. Which is normally 2" between holes. If you are only moving one end of the spring, then it will be about 1/2 the distance. Christhe Jack plates are only on each end, the center one has two holes and is already in the lower of the two now. So theoretically I can gain and inch of height by making this move then?Correct!

alexleblanc wrote:Hi Guys,so I finally went to pick up my new KZ Durango yesterday and the first thing I noticed after I had it hooked up was how nose high it was. So I lowered the pin box to the lowest mounting points, it helped a fair bit but I still feel that 2" difference from front to back is too much. My Hitch is also on the lowest mounting setting. How nose high is too much and how much is acceptable.how it sits now:here's my question, my FW has built in adjustment like the one pictured below (mine are on the top holes right now - so the lowest height the FW can be) how much lift do I get going to the middle hole and how much to the bottom hole?How does it tow? Personally, I don't think 2" difference is a problem, providing it tows alright. Really, the nose is 1" high of level line and the tail is 1" low of level line. Correct??To me, that's absolutely fine. Nose low would be an issue. If it tows OK, I'd leave it be but it's your rig and your call. ;) Enjoy it!

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alboy
Explorer
Oct 06, 2015
I towed 5 inches nose high on a 35 ft,levelled it out ,tows good ,but not as good as it did in high winds prior..I would leave it.
MFL
Nomad II
Oct 06, 2015
I am towing my FW 1-2 inches nose high. I also have available spring adjustment of 2 inches, but only on the ends, so 1 inch of actual raise. I chose to just leave it alone, as it tows just fine. If I added weight to the truck bed, or FW front, it would be closer to level.

FWIW, I read on here, that a person making this small change was not happy after doing it. He said that just changing spring ends, made it not tow as good as it did prior to the change.

Jerry
Me_Again
Explorer III
Oct 06, 2015
Halmfamily wrote:
2 inches I wouldn't worry about. My old fiver was 4 inches nose high and never had an issue with towing, tire wear, suspension issues etc.

Go have fun with your new trailer. It looks awesome, where does that rear door go?

Right into the traffic lane! Chris
Halmfamily
Explorer
Oct 06, 2015
2 inches I wouldn't worry about. My old fiver was 4 inches nose high and never had an issue with towing, tire wear, suspension issues etc.

Go have fun with your new trailer. It looks awesome, where does that rear door go?
alexleblanc
Explorer
Oct 06, 2015
ZOSO wrote:

How does it tow? Personally, I don't think 2" difference is a problem, providing it tows alright. Really, the nose is 1" high of level line and the tail is 1" low of level line. Correct??
To me, that's absolutely fine. Nose low would be an issue. If it tows OK, I'd leave it be but it's your rig and your call. ;) Enjoy it!

I've just about loaded it up with all of our stuff, I
m going to hook it back up tonight and take exact measurements.
I'm going to Bar Harbour Maine this Thursday with it on our maiden voyage so i'll know more about how it tows shortly - never towed a FW so i'm not 100% sure if what i'll be feeling is bang on or not.
ZOSO
Explorer
Oct 06, 2015
alexleblanc wrote:
Hi Guys,

so I finally went to pick up my new KZ Durango yesterday and the first thing I noticed after I had it hooked up was how nose high it was. So I lowered the pin box to the lowest mounting points, it helped a fair bit but I still feel that 2" difference from front to back is too much. My Hitch is also on the lowest mounting setting. How nose high is too much and how much is acceptable.

how it sits now:

here's my question, my FW has built in adjustment like the one pictured below (mine are on the top holes right now - so the lowest height the FW can be) how much lift do I get going to the middle hole and how much to the bottom hole?

How does it tow? Personally, I don't think 2" difference is a problem, providing it tows alright. Really, the nose is 1" high of level line and the tail is 1" low of level line. Correct??
To me, that's absolutely fine. Nose low would be an issue. If it tows OK, I'd leave it be but it's your rig and your call. ;) Enjoy it!
Me_Again
Explorer III
Oct 06, 2015
alexleblanc wrote:
Me Again wrote:
Do you have the jack plate adjustments at all three positions or only at each end? If in all three positions, then it will go up what ever the spacing is on the different hole position. Which is normally 2" between holes. If you are only moving one end of the spring, then it will be about 1/2 the distance. Chris

the Jack plates are only on each end, the center one has two holes and is already in the lower of the two now. So theoretically I can gain and inch of height by making this move then?

Correct!
alexleblanc
Explorer
Oct 06, 2015
Me Again wrote:
Do you have the jack plate adjustments at all three positions or only at each end? If in all three positions, then it will go up what ever the spacing is on the different hole position. Which is normally 2" between holes. If you are only moving one end of the spring, then it will be about 1/2 the distance. Chris

the Jack plates are only on each end, the center one has two holes and is already in the lower of the two now. So theoretically I can gain and inch of height by making this move then?
lee_worsdell
Explorer
Oct 06, 2015
I had to add correct track to mine brought it up 2 inches.
Me_Again
Explorer III
Oct 06, 2015
Do you have the jack plate adjustments at all three positions or only at each end? If in all three positions, then it will go up what ever the spacing is on the different hole position. Which is normally 2" between holes. If you are only moving one end of the spring, then it will be about 1/2 the distance.

Which side is the TV steering wheel on???? :h:h:h
Durango is not reversed.

Chris

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