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 the same amount of weight to the front axle.

Which axle on an empty pickup is carrying more than its share of the load? Which axle is better designed for carrying heavy loads? They must figure the front can lose a little without doing any harm. I tend to agree with them since I have towed lots of construction equipment trailers without any WD with no problems. I remember when we towed with sedans and the goal with four hundred pounds of tongue weight was to put one hundred pounds on each tire.

I'm not arguing with them either. They are the engineers. I'm just curious why you wouldn't want all of the original weight transfered back to the front end for stability. Some manufacturers, like Toyota, tell you to do that..

I have a F250. If I bring the front back to level the rear wheels will spin easily. Just follow the manual.

Curious as to why you got a new truck.

Don't be surprised if you can't get enough weight transferred forward to lower the front of the truck very much - let alone dropping it as much as the back. And if you manage to do so, it may handle strangely - feeling like it's pivoting in the middle. If the front is stiff enough you may be transferring weight but not pushing the springs down much.The engineers are often wrong on this one.

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mkirsch
Nomad II
Mar 06, 2013
How it drives is totally subjective too. Some people are so "nerve dead" that they can't tell if there's any "swervyness" in their rig. I've gotten into friends' cars that were shaken to pieces because something was out of balance. Did they notice? Nope. Drives like a sports car to them. Skipping, sputtering... Did they notice? Nope. Purrs like a kitten to them. What, you mean I need to put GAS in it???
acadianbob
Explorer
Jun 21, 2013
I think it is about balance. Too much weight on the front; oversteer. Too LITTLE weight on the front; oversteer. The balance has to be right.
Ron_Gratz
Explorer
Jun 23, 2013
acadianbob wrote:
I think it is about balance. Too much weight on the front; oversteer. Too LITTLE weight on the front; oversteer. The balance has to be right.
Did you mean to type oversteer/oversteer?

Or, did you mean to type oversteer/understeer?

Ron

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