TC newbie, can I get some input please?
A couple weeks ago we finally brought our new TC home. We used to own an older TT several years ago and didn't like it too much. Mainly because I like to take my Jeep with me for trail riding, etc. ...
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languiduck wrote:When you say "set it down", do you mean load the full weight of the TC on the truck? If yes, I really do not think you have a serious problem. If the front of the truck went up or remained the same, then you would have a problem.
... It seems to drive ok, doesn't seem lighter on the front axle. When I set it down, both ends of the truck drop, albeit the rear drops a whole bunch more. I'm thinking since it's a 3/4 ton truck I can get away with it? OR did I just waste several years of saving up?
Typically, the back of most trucks will squat more in the back than front when loaded. Your headlights will be out of adjustment, aiming at the tree tops. I think the most common fix is Air bags. They will allow you to raise the back of the truck to suit your TC load. There are other advantages to the air bags also. The air bags are fully adjustable for different loads, other methods are fixed.
Typically, when air bags are mentioned, a thread will get bogged down with which is better, add leafs, overload springs, Timbrins, etc. Just keep in mind, the air bags are totally adjustable, and like anything else must be installed and used correctly.
I am fortunate with the COG marking of my TC. There is none and never was, so obviously it means nothing to me. I have well over 150,000 miles on my setup, with nothing to change.
Do a Forum search on air bags.
Wayne
