Stable Load by Tork Lift

[taycotrains]

When I bought my TC a little over 2 weeks ago I wasn't out of the POs neighborhood with it when I thought...."this was a mistake" but my wife assured me "it will be fine this is a good idea...you'll see".

Well she doesn't have to drive the freaking thing...I couldn't believe the way the truck handled...it swayed side to side like a overloaded tandem dump truck...it was awful!

I read on this site about airbags and Helwig sway bars but figured I would try the easy way out with the Stable Load by Tork Lift.She ordered them Monday night and they were here today.

I installed them in about a hour and drove the truck around town...

Very good results !!! no more sway and the truck seems to handle a lot better.

Finally some good news !

[deltabravo]

arto_wa wrote:
Nice photo but unfortunately it does not help much!

Would you please tell us what kind of truck is it.

I can tell that it's a Ford F250

[deltabravo]

Stabeloads work wonders for me too...

[broncobran68]

420,000 miles!? Surely you added a zero or two.

[taycotrains]

The truck is a 2011 Superduty F-250 4X4 Crewcab with a 6.2 gasser the truck is only a XL and is spartan to say the least,crank windows,rubber floor mats and vinyl seats...I added cruise control and Ford factory brake controller.

I purchased it used with 42000 miles on it about 18 months ago to replace a 2005 F-250 XLT fully loaded....but that abomination of a 6.0 powerstroke dropped dead after 109000 miles ...so it was basically junked.

[billtex]

Yeah...that is a VERY light spring pack. I don't usually suggest running off to the spring shop (many others do)...but in your case....

Edit; OK ...I see you posted 2011 F250...but 2 leafs in the rear? The shaft looks small too.

What is the truck rated at?

OTH the camper does not look real heavy...and if you say it is handling fine...well then life is good.

It is a curious setup for a 250 though...

You should run it all over the scales.

[arto_wa]

Nice photo but unfortunately it does not help much!

Would you please tell us what kind of truck is it.

[taycotrains]

Heres the truck ...

[Boatycall]

jefe 4x4 wrote:

You need to fill out your rig's specs on your user file so we can see what kind of rig we are talking about.

Ditto... I'm guessing your truck doesn't have a rear sway bar? If you really want to see an improvement on top of what you've done, get a Road Master Rear Anti-Sway bar. Expect around $500.
I did have a factory rear bar, and upgraded to that. Huge difference. I can't imagine what the difference would feel like if you had no rear sway bar at all and put one on.

[jefe_4x4]

Bob,
This is good news.
You need to fill out your rig's specs on your user file so we can see what kind of rig we are talking about. At least I know your name.
From the picture i deduce a 2-leaf main spring with a thick lower overload which is what is keeping you stable. From the u-joint flange it can be a Toyota or maybe a Ford with that big round flange. In any case, it looks like you have a 1/2 ton truck.
Keep us posted on how all that works out for you.
regards, as always, jefe