Energy Suspension Overload

Bedlam wrote:
Those are the same Energy Suspension I used on my F250. They had a better unloaded ride than the StableLoads but would compress too much before engaging. I started with only ES stops, then mixed in half SL's before going to fully to SL. I had another application for the ES stops or I would have tried filling the cavities like others had done on this forum. It's always a balance of ride comfort and load handling and sometimes you have try a couple different setups to find that "just right" feeling.

I run both upper and lower SL's. Unlike Torklift's advice, I suggest adding the upper first and then see if you need more support with the lower later.

I agree. On a Super a Duty, start with Stable Load uppers and go from there.

Those are the same Energy Suspension I used on my F250. They had a better unloaded ride than the StableLoads but would compress too much before engaging. I started with only ES stops, then mixed in half SL's before going to fully to SL. I had another application for the ES stops or I would have tried filling the cavities like others had done on this forum. It's always a balance of ride comfort and load handling and sometimes you have try a couple different setups to find that "just right" feeling.

I run both upper and lower SL's. Unlike Torklift's advice, I suggest adding the upper first and then see if you need more support with the lower later.

Thank you, I have been looking at the stable loads. Is it best to run the lowers, uppers or both?

I use my Energy Suspension bump stops to make contact with the overloads, but not to hold the entire weight. I do have air bags, too. They will compress most of the way without air bags. I don't find they hurt the ride unloaded.

I bought these: Energy Suspension 9.9109G 2-1/2" Heavy Duty Bump Stop - Pack of 2 from Amazon.

BTW, I used the same setup on my F350 SRW with the same camper as in my sig.

I started with the Energy Suspension stops but found they compress too much for a F250 before engaging the overload springs (may be fine on a F350 that sits 2" higher in the back). I went with the StableLoads too.

Don't waist your time and money...go with Tork lift.

Before you buy the Energy ones you might want to take a look at this thread

I also use the Stable Load

I have the torklift sable loads on my 2000 F250
been using them for 5 yrs work great :)