At what point do I need a WD hitch?
I have a '13 Ford F150 "heavy half" I am having some issues when i tow and someone told me I should get a WD hitch. My question is, at what weight with a stock half ton do you need to think abou...
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BarneyS wrote:Campfire Time wrote:Bobbo wrote:
Measure the distance from the ground to the top point of the front wheel well, both before and after hooking up the trailer. If there is more than 1/2 inch difference, you need WD.
X2! Rear squat is not an indicator that a WDH is needed.
Even a fairly light trailer with a 150/1500 series truck can take enough weigh off the front to require a WDH.
He did not mention nor was he talking about rear squat. He was talking about the RISE of the front fender which would indicate weight being removed from the front axle.
Barney
Actually, I am not paying attention to what the front is doing. The back of the truck and the front of the trailer are bouncing madly. Thought it was shocks, changed them, and it still does it.
Sounds more and more like I may not *need* WD, but it would resolve the problem.
