Ford - Unhitched vs Hitched Fender Height
Just got a new F250, so I have to redo my WD. I'm going to split the difference between the two heights because that's what Ford says to do, but I'm a little curious why you would not want to return t...
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Bob Landry wrote:
All good points and they add to the question... Why don't more people go to the trouble to insure their hitch is set up corruptly?
How do we define a bad setup? Weights, measurements, swerviness?
Many people are not mechanically inclined. Most trust their dealer, maybe they shouldn't, but who is going to tell them differently?
Many people believe if it tows "OK" then the setup must be "OK".
Many people overcome a bad setup by simply buying a bigger truck.
Where would you have them start? Weights? I see where a lot of people even on this forum misinterpret scale readings. Measurements? There is often disagreement about that too.
I think I like "swerviness" as well as anything. If it tows straight and true while not being bothered by wind or other traffic, then it might not be too bad. The problem is that "Swerviness" can happen with a perfectly installed hitch, if the tow vehicle and the towed vehicle are not matched.
