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08-21-2021, 09:53 PM #11
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I have responded to this situation a couple of times... We already had a 2006 F250 Super Duty 6.0 Diesel when we suddenly came across a "used only twice and still under warranty" Solitude 379FL with a "deal of the century" from a private party. I spent a few hotel nights while working out of town to pore over the 2006 F250 towing specs and found that although close, our truck met the towing requirements by a few hundred pounds.
While driving between Michigan and Florida a couple of times I started to notice that I had a slight 'sway' that I did not have pulling our previous smaller, lighter 5er. Looking at the weight that the truck had to manage, doing the math I realized that the new Michelin truck tires were at max loading. It scared me to death of the outcome that would result if one of those truck tires blew in the Tennessee mountains!
In 2006, The F250 and F350 were basically the same truck, with a couple of exceptions... The single rear wheel F350 had the exact same axle the F250 had. The F350 with dual rear wheels may or may not have the same rear axle ratio as mine. The 2006 F350, either SRW or DRW had the same diesel engine and drivetrain as the F250. We found a less expensive alternative than buying a 1-ton truck: We bought and installed a dually kit for our F250. With 4 new Michelin tires (narrower ones for the dually's), the kit with 7 alloy rims, two fiberglass dually fenders with hardware, paint, and installation: About $4200.
Now, not a bit of sway, and my four rear tires are running at half capacity. The company I used is just north of Detroit and makes kits for Ford and GM. www.arrowcraft.com This will solve two of your problems.
Two caveats... 1. You will no longer be able to fit your truck through a 8 foot wide door. 2. My brother pulls a 42 foot almost 14K 5er with a 2018 Sierra 2500 Dura-Max SRW. He claims he has no sway whatsoever. I can't believe that.Frank and Char + Maya, Newport, Michigan. 2016 Solitude 379FL/2006 F250 6.0 diesel w/dually conversion. 4th rain-sense roof vent, two ceiling fans, Kodiak disc brakes, Carlisle G 14-ply tires, Water Miser x2, final dump valve, water header tank, fridge cond fan switch, outside range exhaust, elec hot water anode, filtered drinking water, triple battery box,
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08-21-2021, 10:50 PM #12
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The 2020 Denali 3500 that I have is 4180, and 21300 towing. I believe they beefed up the suspension after 2019, and also added the 10 speed transmission. Completely awesome shifting……
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08-21-2021, 11:13 PM #13
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08-22-2021, 04:12 AM #14
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Here is something to think about that no one has addressed. Each post I read has suggested putting the band aid on your truck to attempt to fix the problem. Your trailer is inducing the sway as you turn through the curves. It wants to lean outward in the turn taking the truck with it. That is a big tail wagging the dog no matter how big the dog is. Have you thought about addressing the trailer sway? Sumo Springs added to your trailer's leaf springs would help immensely at not much cost. Besides controlling roll when turning they will also serve to damp bounce and give added support to the springs.
Because it tends to be bouncy I put them on my trailer which is smaller and lighter and the fist thing I noticed was how much better it it handled taking a turn going onto the very first highway on-ramp. Less tail wagging the dog now.
https://www.superspringsinternationa...r-sumosprings/
Quite frequently they have 10 to 15% off specials so watch for it Labor Day.Last edited by Wicked ace; 08-22-2021 at 11:05 AM.
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08-22-2021, 04:27 AM #15
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08-22-2021, 11:00 AM #16
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Mal & Helen
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08-23-2021, 07:06 AM #17
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X3 - there have been a number of posts over the years with shocks being the issue with this and other conditions of various trucks. We too have noticed a greater push by the fiver pin in recent years to the outside of the rear end when cornering particularly when going downhill and turning. I have the same generation (but a 2500) and if I was not going to replace the truck over the winter the rear shocks would be replaced.
If you replace them, please share back how towing is/may be affected in your situation.
DanDan & Carol
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08-23-2021, 08:20 AM #18
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Most people don't know when their shocks have gone bad. They normally will go bad slowly not all at once. You will think they are fine until you replace them and feel such a big difference. I don't know if it has changed or not but they use to recommend changing them at about 50k to 60k miles. three ways to check for bad shocks. One is to get the vehicle bouncing as much as you can by pushing up and down on the bumper. Vehicle should come to a complete stop after 1 and 1/2 bounces when you stop. 2nd is to look at them and see if there is any leakage. On rear drive above the rear end there is a bumper. Look to see if the vehicle has been bottoming out. On your trucks that could be a little tricky because of the load put on the back pulling it down putting the bumper and rear end closer together.
Marcy & Gary
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08-23-2021, 08:39 AM #19
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08-23-2021, 08:48 AM #20
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Fox 2.0 IFP performance series adjustable on the rear, smooth body standard on front and stabilizer . Last shocks you will ever purchase. They are serviceable, recommended at 50K miles for standard road use. Run these on my F450, never go back to Rancho.
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