Air bags and cat scale shock

Vinsil wrote:
Well in that case I'd be inclined to blame your shocks possibly not able to control your suspension. On top of that, I'd still be leary of spring rates. Yes, the truck could be everything the 89-98 3/4 ton trucks were but it's also a design that is nearing close to 30 years old. Those older trucks did carry weight and campers and you are heavier with the crew cab....you might just be close to taxing the thing. Tires can also contribute to the issues as well. Are you running full/correct pressure and are your tires rated for the weight?

I don't think your trying to do too much with your truck. I think you just need some work/parts to make it comfortable to YOU. Have you had a TC before? What you are experiencing might very well be what it is. Some need a F550 to carry what you are, others do it with a ford ranger. LOL...

Comfort is key, shocks, tires and then maybe some supersprings/timbrens. Should fix you right up.

I am running Michelin M/S Load range E, over 3000 lb. rating @ 80 psi. I am running my rear tires 75 psi., and my front 65 psi. Should I just go ahead and max 'em out? I am ignorant to spring rates, so the only thing I can tell you about mine is that I have one less leaf than a 2500 HD.

This is actually my first TC, so you could be right in that what I am experiencing is just normal. Heck if someone hooked to my boat without ever towing one before, it would probably feel odd to them. Getting my truck back to level may just be a quest for cosmetics:D.

On a side note regarding air bags, I just found out that Torklift recommends running NO MORE than 30 lbs. in air bags if you have Stabilloads installed. Since I do, would 30 lbs. even be worth having in my situation, even if I could custom build a set? I'm thinking not. Timbrens may be my best option.