Another WD Hitch Question
I think I have my hitch setup good now. Just one question. When driving down the interstate at 55 or 60 mph and we go over a joint or bridge that has a bump, the truck almost rocks back and fourth ...
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We added Bilsteins on our truck are they are a great improvement.
I would consider installing shocks on the trailer. I could be wrong, but I *think* porpoising (if that's what is actually happening) is affected by the spring rate in the truck and trailer springs, dampening by the shocks, the distance from the truck to the TT axles and spacing between steer and drive axles. The only variable you can easily change would be the shock rate, or lack of shocks.
We added shocks to our TT last year and they make a huge difference. We did not have porpoising issues, but it greatly improves handling and gives a much smoother ride in the truck. Our TT used to bounce up and down a LOT at the rear. What I hadn't expected is that with the shocks added, the coupler on the TT moves up & down a lot less which in turn doesn't transfer anywhere near as much motion to the truck. Doesn't matter how rough or bumpy roads are now, the truck and TT now stay very level.
We went with Monroe shocks, but if doing again, I would go with the LCI shock kit.
I would consider installing shocks on the trailer. I could be wrong, but I *think* porpoising (if that's what is actually happening) is affected by the spring rate in the truck and trailer springs, dampening by the shocks, the distance from the truck to the TT axles and spacing between steer and drive axles. The only variable you can easily change would be the shock rate, or lack of shocks.
We added shocks to our TT last year and they make a huge difference. We did not have porpoising issues, but it greatly improves handling and gives a much smoother ride in the truck. Our TT used to bounce up and down a LOT at the rear. What I hadn't expected is that with the shocks added, the coupler on the TT moves up & down a lot less which in turn doesn't transfer anywhere near as much motion to the truck. Doesn't matter how rough or bumpy roads are now, the truck and TT now stay very level.
We went with Monroe shocks, but if doing again, I would go with the LCI shock kit.
