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dlmckinney33
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Jan 27, 2016

EB towing 28BHSWE and needing WDH recommendations

I have a 2012 f150 ecoboost FX4 crew cab with max tow. It meets all payload and weight guidelines. I don't put anything in my bed and no family, so not going to turn this into a "you need a bigger pic...
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carringb
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Jan 27, 2016
2112 wrote:
A pair of Timbren's on the rear will help with the squat more than any WDH.



Yes, but they also won't distribute weight back to your front axle and prevent overloading your rear axle, and then you'll have a worse ride whenever you are not towing. Nowhere in your owner's manual will you ever find the phrase "when towing a trailer, install more springs".

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