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โMar-01-2016 09:30 AM
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โMar-02-2016 06:15 PM
d3500ram wrote:
I had to look twice but me thinks it is an optical illusion... there is only 1 top overload spring.
You're right. I zoomed in and it's the streak in the dust my eyes were seeing as the end of a shorter leaf. Never mind...
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โMar-02-2016 06:01 PM
My Ram 5500 is set up the same way, but has two upper leaf springs.
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โMar-02-2016 04:30 PM
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โMar-02-2016 03:20 PM
2008 Chevy D/A 2500HD ECSB
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โMar-02-2016 02:52 PM
The lower overload is on both the F250 and F350. Until you compress the arch out of your spring pack, this spring does little. The lower StableLoad wedges are actually three wedge plates bolted together. This allows the lower overload spring to engage sooner and preserve more of the main spring pack arch. Based on the number of plates you use, you are also changing the preload on the lower overload spring. When this lower spring is engaged while you are unloaded, it results in a very harsh ride. Torklift created the wedges with a swing out hinge so you can disable your lower preload wedge when not carrying a load.
The photo you saw previously is the forward half of the spring and you can see the stabilizer bar end. This what the rear half looks like:
BTW: These photos were taken with my 4000 lb TC loaded, but only 5 PSI in the air bags and no trailer hitched up.
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โMar-02-2016 02:16 PM
Bedlam wrote:
To carry 7000 lbs level on the rear of my truck only required upper and lower StableLoads:
My apologies for the thread hijack, but can you explain what I'm seeing there. Is that a heavier leaf sitting on top of the leaf that engages with the Stableload? Do they separate as your springs compress?
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โMar-02-2016 12:52 PM
You may as well get it as an F-350 and be done with it.
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โMar-02-2016 11:24 AM
Louisi wrote:
Thank you so much for the thoughtful very helpful comments, and the pictures, . Since we don't own a truck yet, we are going to look more seriously at the F350, it looks like that may be the way to go. Hope to see you on the road.
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โMar-02-2016 11:13 AM
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โMar-01-2016 02:42 PM
Get the camper package and 18" wheels whether you get a F250 or F350. The F350 will come with rear overload springs and 18" wheels standard but still need the camper package to get the rear stabilizer bar. The rest of the F250 is the same as the F350.
To carry 7000 lbs level on the rear of my truck only required upper and lower StableLoads:
Air bags, shocks, 19.5" wheels and SuperHitch were added so I could tow my 8000 lb trailer behind the camper.
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โMar-01-2016 02:22 PM
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โMar-01-2016 11:21 AM
Our 2007 F350 SRW carries our fully loaded Outfitter Apex9 (3000+lbs) and still sits slightly tail high without any suspension mods.
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โMar-01-2016 10:59 AM
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โMar-01-2016 10:29 AM
Lance 855S shows a "wet weight" of 3084lbs. Assuming that means with full fresh tank and propane, but nothing else like food or your stuff.
That's an awful lot for an F250. A typical F250 has a rear axle rating of 6084lbs, limited by the tires, and weighs in the neighborhood of 2800-2900lbs empty. So with just the bare essentials, you will be exceeding your tire ratings right from the get-go.
At the very least you will need some sort of suspension add-ons, and bigger tires right off the lot. To me, it's ludicrous to throw away brand new tires off a brand new truck, when you can just get the truck with the right tires to begin with.
If you upgrade to a single rear wheel (SRW) F350, you will not need the tires at least, and may not need suspension add-ons.
Putting 10-ply tires on half ton trucks since aught-four.