Hi,

I would like to add a leaf spring, overload spring, or ?? to enable my 4x4 98 F150 to handle my 24ft camper trailer better by not squatting so much.

I would also like to NOT affect my current 'unloaded' ride TOO much. : )

Has anyone had any luck with this issue? If so, please reply with details, prices, and locations.

Thanks,
Joe

98 F150 S/C 4X4

 

My buddy has air bags on his front suspension to handle the extra weight of his plow. I know that kits are made for the rear suspension of our trucks too. Using the bags will allow you to have a stock ride with no load and pump it up when you need it. He's really happy with his. I'd get a set buy my pop-up only weighs about 4000lbs so my back end doesn't squat too much.
Just an opinion though.

Bob

 

I personally went with the overload springs. Really only because I didn't want to mess with air lines and such. Turned out for the better, in my case, because the overload springs eliminated the rear end clunk I had and the wheel hop too. Plus I can now load more then 500# in the bed and not have it draggin' it's tail.

I solved the "harsher" ride by putting on some variable valve shocks. They do the same thing as those Edelbrock (sp?) IAS ones for about $30 less per shock.