WDH question - needed or not

Tennessee_Nomad wrote:
I recently upgraded my TV... considerably... I went from a 2004 F150 stx 4x4 with a 4.6L engine, the one in my sig, to a 2008 F350 Lariat 4x4 Super Duty with 4.10 rear and 6.8L Triton V10. I used a WDH on my F150 because I was real close to my max weights. Now I am nowhere close. Do I need to use the weight distribution? Should I still use it for stability sake?

Thanks for your input...
-DH

I have your same engine,and rear axle. If you are still on the 5 speed Torque shift, then we have that as well. I'm on 18" tires. You have a real good puller there and the cracked spark plug fix the time new plugs come around. Seems it took them 3 tries to get it right. The first heads spit plugs, the next set broke plugs and yours are just about right...

By 2008, I believe yours has the 2 1/2" receiver from the factory. Odds are high it may well be rated for the dead weight of your camper. Check it as if not you need WD just to make the receiver work.

That said, 1 ton or not, I find towing with WD a whole lot more enjoyable and stable. Even on a 800# loaded TW as I have some trailers like this.

While your truck may not require WD, odds are high you will find it will tow smoother and less front end movement with it when towing a TT.

Good luck with the new ride.

John