Pacnwguy wrote:
APT wrote:
I had a 99 F-150 Supercab and then a 2003 Supercrew, both 5.4L/3.73. Loved those trucks! We towed our current TT at 6500-7000 pounds loaded with the Supercrew for 2 seasons. With a properly adjusted WDH, it was great. Performance was ok at best, but it was never unsafely slow. You have two acceleration gears and one cruising gear. 4.10 axle would have been a better match for that engine as it liked cruising at 70mph/2800rpm more than 62mph/2300rpm. So 6500-ish pounds assuming your dry weight is more like 5500 or less should be good. Change all the fluids, probably shocks, and get a WDH with integrated sway control.
Is the integrated sway control that much better than friction? I was reading that you can add dual cam sway control to an existing WDH for about $200.
You will hear people say YES... integrated sway control is better. My experience with running both is that they are about the same.
I have had both and I prefer the dual friction sway control over integrated sway control. Of course, with a properly set WD hitch.
I ran both Dual Cam sway control after I was sure it would be a massive improvement over 2 sway control bars. I didn't have any problems with my dual friction bars, I just found a smoking deal on add on dual cam and decided to give it a go.
properly set up they either will serve you well.... improperly set up and either will drive you crazy.
Anyway, nothing to fuss about... pick a hitch... set it up well.. if you go with add on sway bars, run two if your trailer is 24 plus ft long.
Thanks!
Jeremiah
