Who is towing a travel trailer with their 5.0?
06-21-2015, 09:52 AM
#81
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I know. I have a 2012. I have the different pinion bearing. And actually the change was mid 2011. All 2012s use the new pinion bearing.
06-21-2015, 11:34 AM
#82
OK well......I have 4.10s now and they are much better. Not sure what reason they would have to lie or mislead me one one ratio vs another. They have been in the same place for 30 years.
So back to the airbags. Anyone?
So back to the airbags. Anyone?
06-22-2015, 11:35 PM
#84
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I doubt they were lying...probably just didn't know.
06-23-2015, 08:06 AM
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Who is towing a travel trailer with their 5.0?
Looks like the trailer is nose high too. You might want to consider a drop hitch so both truck and trailer are level.
Awesome camper!! I love the graphics on the bed.
06-23-2015, 11:54 AM
#86
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The big problem is RISE in the front, that is what can kill people. Make sure to follow the WDH installation instructions, which will include compensating for front end RISE.
A properly adjusted WDH will correct unloading the front end of the vehicle due to the "fulcrum" effect of a heavy tongue weight.
A properly adjusted WDH will correct unloading the front end of the vehicle due to the "fulcrum" effect of a heavy tongue weight.
06-23-2015, 03:13 PM
#87
The head of the hitch is adjustable, but I think I can just drop the sway brackets on the tongue of the trailer and drop the front that way. What do you guys think? I've never played with these distribution hitches before.
06-23-2015, 03:23 PM
#88
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You need to read and follow the installation manual for your specific WDH. It will detail a procedure to adjust it correctly. I do not recommend you try to figure it out. I'll bet you can find it online someplace pretty easily.
The dealer didn't install it for your truck ?
The dealer didn't install it for your truck ?
06-23-2015, 03:25 PM
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Who is towing a travel trailer with their 5.0?
YouTube has several videos that show you how.
the truck and trailer need to be on level ground and once setup properly, they will both sit level.
it's important to get it right for the best/safest, towing/handling experience.
(thiggins). you beat me to it! lol
06-23-2015, 05:18 PM
#90
Yes both you guys are correct. I have the instructions and thought I followed them. Only thing was the parking lot where they park the trailers for you to take delivery isn't level. Not to mention I was ready to get the hell out of there before u started stacking bodies (another story all together). Anyways here soon I'll go get it and find a level parking lot and get it set up correctly. Thanks for all you guys help.