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โOct-25-2019 07:03 AM
emcvay wrote:
Something is amiss I think.
I have a 2010 F350 SRW XLT PS CC LB and find the uppers are very good and I don't really need the lowers. Engaging the uppers brings in a heavy overload spring as soon as the camper is on the truck and I could do away with the air bags (though I do use them with about 20psi in them but still am not sure I need to. I've had them as low as 10 and as high as 30psi and still can't see the difference).
I can engage the lower stable loads but the lowers engage with the AF990 on anyway so really it's just keeping them engaged during spring travel over bumps etc.
The sway and rock have more to do with the shocks not handling the heavy weight so I added Rancho 9000's (adjustable)and it's a BIG improvement. I also added the Hellwig BigWig rear swaybar which helped even more. Now I'm very happy.
If it were me, in order of what I think made the most difference this is what I think would be worth doing:
1. Make sure tires are up to the job
2. Upper Stable Loads
3. Heavy Duty adjustable shocks
4. Heavy rear sway bar
5. Lower Stable Loads
6. Air Bags -- mostly for towing so you can keep the truck level or when you need to level with a heavy camper.
Your rear end on an F350 is set by the factory 2" higher than the front. This is normal.
Here I am with a camper that is 1000lbs heavier (or perhaps 1500 if your weights are scale weights and accurate -- don't go by what the Manufacturer tells you)
โOct-23-2019 09:19 AM
โOct-21-2019 04:45 PM
Grit dog wrote:Sliding-into-home wrote:
I agree the stock suspension has its limits and I'm probably right at the edge (based on how I want the truck to ride/drive, anyway). With the benefit of more research and reflection, I'm hopeful that Rancho 9000 XLs are going to clean up the last little bit of my issues.
If you're considering dumping the whole thing for a bigger truck and camper anyways, I wouldn't spend another $ on it. You'll already eat a bunch of depreciation as it is and trust me, a set of red and white shocks are not going to make that much difference. But a really stout set of Deaver springs will.
โOct-21-2019 04:35 PM
Sliding-into-home wrote:
I agree the stock suspension has its limits and I'm probably right at the edge (based on how I want the truck to ride/drive, anyway). With the benefit of more research and reflection, I'm hopeful that Rancho 9000 XLs are going to clean up the last little bit of my issues.
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โOct-21-2019 10:37 AM
Kayteg1 wrote:
Did not read via all 7 pages, but I understand OP carries light camper on 2017 F350.
His is SRW, mine in dually, but I scaled my loaded camper at 6500lb and truck handles perfect with no modifications.
Would be interesting to know axle weights?
โOct-21-2019 10:32 AM
โOct-21-2019 10:15 AM
jimh425 wrote:
More likely shocks if your porpoising. Iโd also try tire pressure change on the front and ensure they put the pressure back to what you think it is after the tire change.