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Old 03-21-2017, 11:22 PM
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Originally Posted by massspike
If you look at last week's (or the week before) The Fast Lane Truck Q&A they discuss this. Basically: the air bags will only level your truck (static), the leaf spring (shock, Timbrens, etc.) boosts the suspension (active) -- so you should consider doing both although I'd personally start with Timbrens and a good WDH.
I found this Q & A it was interesting, thank you.
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Old 03-22-2017, 09:50 AM
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As someone who has towed with a cheap WDH and then towed with a Blue OX the difference is night and day.
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Originally Posted by mark waller
As someone who has towed with a cheap WDH and then towed with a Blue OX the difference is night and day.
What difference did you notice?
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Originally Posted by Siskiyou
Where do I find the spring codes, it does have the max tow package but not the heavy payload package?
Should be on the federal ID VIN sticker on the door...........listed under "SPR" for Spring.

There will be a code for the springs, locker, axle ratio, wheelbase, etc
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Originally Posted by Siskiyou
What difference did you notice?
The trailer tracked much better in the wind and on the highway. There was much less issues when semi's passed by - much more stable. I would never go back to a cheap hitch. Its a lot less effort to buy a new hitch.
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Originally Posted by KOZ45
What are your rear leaf spring codes?

my truck has VVGG and doesn't squat alot, at all
mine say's SSCC

It squats 2 5/8" with a 650 lb tongue weight and it is down 1" with the bars on the hitch.
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