Ford - Unhitched vs Hitched Fender Height

ScottG wrote:
---What I meant by engineers being wrong is I've read directions for hitches and seen people report that their truck maker says both ends should drop to same amount.

Thanks for the clarification.

I would not assume that WDH adjustment instructions requiring equal drop were written by engineers. If they were, it probably was done back in the 70's when that was necessary for towing with the family sedan. It appears that some WDH manufacturers never have updated their instructions.

And, I've never read or heard of any truck manufacturer who specifies equal drop.
Ford, Chevrolet/GM, and Toyota all say return front to unitched or higher height.
Ram says a WDH "When used in accordance with the manufacturer’s directions, it provides for a more level ride, ---". However, "a more level ride" should not be taken to mean the front and rear will drop the same amount.

If you know of any specific truck manufacturer instructions which say the WDH should be adjusted to cause equal front and rear drop, I would be very interested in seeing it.

Ron