Mine were installed on my '04 Dodge 3500 DRW by the original owner. I think they are installed correctly. They are in contact the full with of the spring, same as the originals. The photo is with my TC loaded.
I would definitely call the manufacture for clarification. Looking at the thickness of the Stable loads, I think maybe your springs are weak and need to be re-arched. I find it hard to believe it was their intent to have the Stable loads engaged full time or be installed every time you hauled a heavy load. Think about it, the sole purpose of the Stable loads is to engage the overload springs sooner. Most trucks have 4 to 5 inches clearance. The Stable Loads typically reduce it by 3 inches. This still leaves 1 to 2 inches travel before engagement.
I would definitely call the manufacture for clarification. Looking at the thickness of the Stable loads, I think maybe your springs are weak and need to be re-arched. I find it hard to believe it was their intent to have the Stable loads engaged full time or be installed every time you hauled a heavy load. Think about it, the sole purpose of the Stable loads is to engage the overload springs sooner. Most trucks have 4 to 5 inches clearance. The Stable Loads typically reduce it by 3 inches. This still leaves 1 to 2 inches travel before engagement.
I have a 1996 dodge 2500 2wd. I put those on a couple years ago. Actually I should say I only put them on when carrying the truck camper. To install I have to put a floor jack under the hitch and jack up the truck a few inches to have enough room between the overloads and the stops. Because of this they are always engaged, even when there is not a load in the bed. This makes for a horrible ride empty. So that's why I only use them when camping.
For the initial install, I was able to pry off the rubber pad to drill a hole in each of those. The metal portion that is attached to the frame already had a hole big enough.
After installing and with the camper loaded the truck rides pretty level. Of course I'm grossly over my GVWR and right at the top of the tires rating. We're saving for a used dually before the next big trip.
For the initial install, I was able to pry off the rubber pad to drill a hole in each of those. The metal portion that is attached to the frame already had a hole big enough.
After installing and with the camper loaded the truck rides pretty level. Of course I'm grossly over my GVWR and right at the top of the tires rating. We're saving for a used dually before the next big trip.
That would be my 1st inclination, longer length would be in line with length of spring. But unless there is a hole rear of bracket the one tab may need cut off? (Ford has a slot thouhg not that wide)
I dunno, except the bracket may not set in the recess of rectangular hole of bump stop base. Tabs outward (into upward curve) would give anti rotation, would help stabalize.
Given the contact area of spring and bump stop, lack of full support for base, Id be inclined to try, cant see it really making any differnace with forces applied the way it mounts but may not fit that way...
Instruction show no orientation? Second guessing T/Ls intent
Heres a better look at the stops.
I don't know why the pictures came out sideways?
I was originally thinking they would mount this way?
But I'm starting to think maybe I'm wrong & they go this way so that this metal bracket helps level out the curve from the factory part?
Makes much more sense?
I don't know why the pictures came out sideways?
I was originally thinking they would mount this way?
But I'm starting to think maybe I'm wrong & they go this way so that this metal bracket helps level out the curve from the factory part?
Makes much more sense?
