F150 and ATV help
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F150 and ATV help
I have a 2002 SC and a Suzuki Eiger. With the 4 wheeler (576lbs) in the bed the truck squats and handles badly. Im thinking either air spring or a trailer. What would be my best choice?
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My oppinion would be to buy a trailer. You can haul more than just your bike when the bed might be full. Also if you look at the cost to upgrade the suspension, you can find a nice trailer for about the same price, unless storage is a problem.
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deerchaser;
I use my truck for similar purposes and found the same thing, that the suspension would squat too much even though it was not overloaded. I looked at the helper springs and air bags as well as the active suspension unit but they were all far too expensive for my liking, I went to the local spring shop and had an extra leaf installed in each rear spring. This was a huge improvement. The truck is not noticeably harsher when driven empty but can handle a load much better. As an added bonus, it no longer has that loose feeling when you go over rough roads at high speeds. All this for only $160.00 Canadian, or about $100.00 U.S. GlennMc.
I use my truck for similar purposes and found the same thing, that the suspension would squat too much even though it was not overloaded. I looked at the helper springs and air bags as well as the active suspension unit but they were all far too expensive for my liking, I went to the local spring shop and had an extra leaf installed in each rear spring. This was a huge improvement. The truck is not noticeably harsher when driven empty but can handle a load much better. As an added bonus, it no longer has that loose feeling when you go over rough roads at high speeds. All this for only $160.00 Canadian, or about $100.00 U.S. GlennMc.
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I have a 99 extended cab as seen below but with the off road package. I carry a motorcyle in the back frequently which weights about the same as that 4 wheeler. My truck doesn't seem to sag a bit. Do the off road packages have an extra leaf spring? I know that the shocks are slightly better but mine already have 50,000 miles on them.
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At full lock (steering wheel turned to the max, not under driving conditions), I rub the frame with my 35" Mudterrains. This is due to the lack of offset on the stock wheel. They would not rub at this position with an aftermarket wheel. I do not hit the valence or anything in any other conditions including some pretty harsh offroading that I do. The frame rub is so slight that if you went with the all terrain tire, it probably wouldn't rub at all.
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