Ford - Unhitched vs Hitched Fender Height
Just got a new F250, so I have to redo my WD. I'm going to split the difference between the two heights because that's what Ford says to do, but I'm a little curious why you would not want to return t...
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JBarca wrote:
........................................................In my case I found running the front about 75 to 100# lighter on the front created a more stable tow. This was not from the oversteer concern, but do to the F350 rear suspension. When I returned the front to unhitched height, the heavy TW camper rocked the back of the truck to a noticeable point.
When I backed off a little WD, the 1 ton helper springs (overloads) just kissed the frame brackets and created a global shift in left to right stability.
The F350 way up high in it's suspension when the truck is empty is fairly soft, when you load it, it then becomes more stiff.
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Same way with my Silverado 1500. My Silverado tows and drives much better with more compression on the rear springs than full restoration gave. I have Timbrens installed and they have little or no effect when all the weight is transferred back to the front axle, yet give a more solid feel when they are allowed to carry part of the rear axle load. This happens with about 50% restoration. I may be confusing some people, but I know what works for me.
