Torklift Stable Loads - Install

a4edriver wrote:
Doug, we hope to be at the rally. I'll post some pictures of the new camper when I get it. I listed my Four Wheel Grandby camper for sale on the Wanderthewest forum a couple days ago and I may have it sold already.
See ya,
Buzz

can't wait to see pics. Thanks for the heads up on Wanderthewest.

If you come to one of the MWTC Events you can see these on our truck. Even go for a ride to see the effects.

Doug, we hope to be at the rally. I'll post some pictures of the new camper when I get it. I listed my Four Wheel Grandby camper for sale on the Wanderthewest forum a couple days ago and I may have it sold already.
See ya,
Buzz

hedge wrote:
Well this is a timely thread for me. I need to install mine soon on my Ford F350 SRW.

I notice in the pics above that it looks like everyone is installing them as-is. The manual has an addendum in the front suggesting that it may be a good idea to cut a bit of them off, it looks like about 3/8" angling to more match the spring. Apparently this is to avoid a slapping noise. So does is it worth cutting them or is everyone just installing them as-is?

PS: there isn't a q in the name.

I have never notice a slapping noise. I farm and I'm on pot hole roads constantly. You will ride a little stiffer though when empty.

we just can't spell is all :)

a4edriver wrote:
Hey Doug, good info about torqlift stable loads. I like the looks of your latest truck and camper. Sherri and I will be picking up our new Hallmark Ute in April. Can't wait. I may need stableloads, but will wait and see how the truck handles the new camper before I purchase them.

See ya,
Buzz

Hey Buzz
Boy I've been waiting for this moment for a long time myself. I would love to see your Hallmark. Can you guys make it to the rally?
don't forget pictures!!!!!!!!!

Doug

I travel daily a highway that has 13 major curves, drops 1200 feet in less than 5 miles in one section. Stableloads engaged, empty bed the truck handles the road and is a hoot to drive. Huge difference with SLs disengaged. Really makes you realize what they do for you with camper on.

It depends on the type of roads you drive when empty. If you have to drive a long potholed dirt road each day with your truck, it's better to have more gap between the overload spring and pad. I didn't bother to trim mine down and I ran 16PR 19.5" tires on the F250 (which I did air down when empty to around 70 PSI).

Well this is a timely thread for me. I need to install mine soon on my Ford F350 SRW.

I notice in the pics above that it looks like everyone is installing them as-is. The manual has an addendum in the front suggesting that it may be a good idea to cut a bit of them off, it looks like about 3/8" angling to more match the spring. Apparently this is to avoid a slapping noise. So does is it worth cutting them or is everyone just installing them as-is?

PS: there isn't a q in the name.

Hey Doug, good info about torklift stable loads. I like the looks of your latest truck and camper. Sherri and I will be picking up our new Hallmark Ute in April. Can't wait. I may need stableloads, but will wait and see how the truck handles the new camper before I purchase them.

See ya,
Buzz

JumboJet wrote:
I only used 1/2 of a set for my RAM 3500. As the springs soften over time, I might add the other 1/2.

I can tell that they have softened some - I can back under the TC without having to add blocks under the front jacks. First couple times loading the TC required additional height.

Hey JumboJet How are you doing? Hows the weaather down there. Freezing cold here. I'm ready for it to warm up.

Take care. Enjoy your cruise this summer will miss you at the rally.