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SoCalDesertRid1
Jun 27, 2016Explorer II
When the truck is squatted down below level in the rear with the load, you get wallowy steering, poor braking and headlights blinding oncoming traffic.
If a truck is loaded under it's GVWR and RGAWR, the truck should not be squatting below level in the rear, if it's suspension has been properly spec'd by the manufacturer to carry it's full rated capacity. Therein lies the problem. They don't spec the springs to carry the full load properly (level).
Hopefully you're right and Ford's new 450 pickup springs won't be sagging anymore. Knowing Ford, I'm not holding my breath.
If a truck is loaded under it's GVWR and RGAWR, the truck should not be squatting below level in the rear, if it's suspension has been properly spec'd by the manufacturer to carry it's full rated capacity. Therein lies the problem. They don't spec the springs to carry the full load properly (level).
Hopefully you're right and Ford's new 450 pickup springs won't be sagging anymore. Knowing Ford, I'm not holding my breath.
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