2WD Excursion fishtails
I recently purchased a 2002 Excursion 2WD with the 6.8. I have a 26' travel trailer @ approx. 5200 lbs loaded weight. I was driving a new asphalt patch of highway in a light rain and the Ex started fishtailing at times in a crosswind.
I have been researching forums and found this to be a typical problem.
I have used two other vehicles to tow the same rig using the same brake controller and anti-sway hitch and trailer loaded the same way and never encountered this before. One was a 1999 F150 2WD and the other was a 2001 GMC 2500 pickup (not the HD).
I am wondering if anyone here has any advice on mods to fix the problem.
I am leaning toward installing F250 rear springs and Gas Magnum Monroe shocks. I have also read much about using the Hellwig 7643 sway bar kit and heavier shocks.
A WD hitch is out of play as I can't really afford it right now plus it shouldn't be required if my suspension is up to the task.
Any help is useful. Thanks.
I have been researching forums and found this to be a typical problem.
I have used two other vehicles to tow the same rig using the same brake controller and anti-sway hitch and trailer loaded the same way and never encountered this before. One was a 1999 F150 2WD and the other was a 2001 GMC 2500 pickup (not the HD).
I am wondering if anyone here has any advice on mods to fix the problem.
I am leaning toward installing F250 rear springs and Gas Magnum Monroe shocks. I have also read much about using the Hellwig 7643 sway bar kit and heavier shocks.
A WD hitch is out of play as I can't really afford it right now plus it shouldn't be required if my suspension is up to the task.
Any help is useful. Thanks.
