What to do? 5er not level w/ truck

[ACZL]

I think a similar post was done about this very thing, sorry if it's a repeat.

With units in sig, here's my problem. Hooked up and truck hitch in lowest setting, I have 7 1/2" gap between box rail and nose cone. At tailgate, the gap is 6". Under normal circumstances, no problem per se. But I have a tonneau cover on truck and it's rails stick up 1-1 1/2" above top of box rails. If both rigs get to "wobbling" good chance back end of truck could pop a hole in underside of 5er.

Both front and rear spring shackle brackets have 3 holes in them (springs currently mounted in top hole closest to frame). Center shackle/rocker box bracket has 2 holes and currently in top hole (again closest to frame if you will). Equa-Flex suspension installed. My thinking is to raise the rear of trailer by lowering it 1 hole on all 6 shackles.

Spoke w/ dealer who wasn't sure and advised to speak w/ Cedar Creek to see if it would fall within their tolerances if done. CC said I should try to accomplish the gap issue via hitches only and to talk w/ axle mfr ( in my case, Lippert). So call Lippert and they cannot tell me what to do vis liability concerns if I do it and something goes wrong. Getting more stumped at this point.

Call Ford dealer up to pick their brains about this and if other have had same issues. They knew of one person who did but couldn't recall what the solution was other than possibly switching out the spring spacers to smaller ones. I could see where this would "lower" rear end of truck (I think) and thus eliminate or increase the tailgate gap and 5er should ride level. They are to look into it (thru Ford???) and get back to me.

Truck has 18" tires. Would there be any problems by lowering the susp 1 hole? Is that what the holes in brackets are for OR just generic brackets? What have others done?

Next trip not for a few weeks.

Thank you in advance

[laknox]

Cummins12V98 wrote:
The holes are there for a reason! Use the lower holes and be done with it!

x2! Damn lawyer weasel talk is why they won't give you a straight answer. Cedar Creek, especially, should be the ones to give you the answer as they built it, and to their specs.

Lyle

[blofgren]

I have the same problem with our new to us Corsair. The trailer also has the adjustable spring shackles and the springs are currently in the top position. I am planning on having them moved to the lowest position which should gain approximately 3". I was going to do it myself but the dealer has quoted me 1.6 hours labor to do the work so I think I will have them do it. Now just to find time to get it in to the dealer.

If you do it yourself, please ensure that you are indeed using jack stands of adequate capacity and/or beefy blocking. This is a dangerous job on a large trailer.

[ACZL]

rhagfo wrote:
It would be great to have a picture of the rig hooked up! Is TV tail high the 5er nose high level????

Thanks for the replies folks.

Not able to do pics at the moment due to way everything is parked (not level enough for good pic--camper is on level ground but truck would be at slight downward angle on driveway), but yes the front of 5er is nose high hence the 7"+ gap and 6" gap at tailgate.

Am thinking it would probly be best like some replies have said to just lower F/R 1 hole and put rocker bolts down in lower hole as well. Just have to contact bolt place to see if they carry serrated nuts for the wet bolts. If not, have to get 'em from Lippert. Plus secure some jackstands from work and about a good portion of a Saturday.

[rhagfo]

It would be great to have a picture of the rig hooked up! Is TV tail high the 5er nose high level????

[Cummins12V98]

The holes are there for a reason! Use the lower holes and be done with it!

[ford_truck_guy]

On my 09 F-350 I took the stock 4" spacer block off the rear spring pack and replaced it with the stock F-250 block which is 2"..

[newman_fulltime]

You have to lower everything the center bolts as well