Rear blocks?
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Rear blocks?
Hi Forum,
I've been doing a lot of towing with my new Bilstein setup and my truck loves to squat. When I tow the boat which only weighs around 2,000 lbs loaded, it squats. What is my best option here? Is it best for me to add a larger rear block or add a leaf? I really like the ride with the Bilsteins but I hate the squat when I tow.
Thanks,
Sean
I've been doing a lot of towing with my new Bilstein setup and my truck loves to squat. When I tow the boat which only weighs around 2,000 lbs loaded, it squats. What is my best option here? Is it best for me to add a larger rear block or add a leaf? I really like the ride with the Bilsteins but I hate the squat when I tow.
Thanks,
Sean
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Hi,
I would highly recommend Firestone ride rite air bags.... Just not because I have them... But because they work.
Here's a link on my install:
https://www.f150forum.com/showthread...=277842&page=1
I would highly recommend Firestone ride rite air bags.... Just not because I have them... But because they work.
Here's a link on my install:
https://www.f150forum.com/showthread...=277842&page=1
Last edited by Lethal Weapon; Apr 20, 2016 at 07:01 PM.
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Check the tongue weight on your trailer. 2000lbs loaded trailer weight only needs 200-300 lbs of tongue weight. If your truck can't handle that without squatting excessively there is something wrong.
You could also use a weight distributing hitch to level your truck when towing.
You could also use a weight distributing hitch to level your truck when towing.
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My only thing is that I just did the bilstein rears. I think I should've done the airbags in the first place... I think the other issue is that my truck is pretty much dead level.