airbags and stableloads
TC is a heavy one at approx 4750 lbs in a Host Everest TS. My TV is a 2012 F350 DRW crew cab 6.2L Lariat with the camper package. As of now, all I have are the upper stableloads. When the TC is loa...
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Bedlam wrote:
The lower StableLoad wedges act like a lower overload spring that has been re arched to match the profile of the rest of the spring pack and work well.
Except a reached spring has a greater contact point than the stable loads.
It seems odd to me that they would add a spring warranty with that item, when they don't make the spring. It tells me that spring damage is possible, but they are counting on it being a low failure rate.
Bedlam wrote:
In TC applications, you do not want the airbags to be the majority of support for your load due to the higher CG of a camper. This is why it is suggested to preload the existing springs or add additional ones for this purpose.
That is the first I have heard it put that way. What is the reasoning behind it?
I know on any application the ride and handling is best if the truck still supports a good amount of huge weight, but I haven't ever heard it in regards to CG. I always recommend letting the truck squat to level and holding it there with bags, but still see many "stink bug" truck and camper setups, they have to ride like a covered wagon.
