LANDYOT
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• Subscriber since 11/23/2003 |
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• Newport News, VA, USA |
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• Registered on 7/15/2003 |
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 Posted:1/2/2008 16:58 |
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| Quote: | | I will check to see what is hitting. |
That's your first priority. You should not have anything hitting.
| Quote: | | Should i upgrade the leaf springs to the a or b code as suggested? |
Not until priority #1 above is determined. Don't go attempting corrections when you haven't yet identified the problem.
| Quote: | | I want to upgade the suspension. The ride quality is unbearable. their isnt enough suspension travel. i do not want to put a lift kit. is their any other suggestions. if lift kit is suggested, what would be the least lift to help with the problem. |
If you don't want a lift kit, then don't get one. Again, you have a problem with some part bottoming out against another. Until that's resolved, other ideas are kind of moot. It's kind of rare, and I have yet to run across it on an X, but I have seen broken leaf springs on other vehicles. And the breaks were always located very close to the axle. Don't neglect taking a very close look at your leaves immediately above the axle.
| Quote: | | i am considering buying a toy hauler. what would be the largest trailer i can pull? |
That depends on which engine you have. The V10 and diesel should handle trailers up to 10K# or 11K#. If you have the 5.4L gas V8 ... well, I wouldn't consider pulling a large trailer with that motor unless you have a differential gear ratio higher than the basic 3.73:1 ... something like a 4.30:1 would help. |
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Fordfvr
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• Upland, CA, USA |
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• Registered on 5/24/2005 |
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Posted:1/3/2008 00:30 |
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thanks guys and Landyot for all the replies. IF and once i determine whats hitting i will post.
Trailers - Is that 10-11k#'s of total trailer weight including loaded items for the v10? |
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monsta
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• The Big Island, HI, USA |
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• Registered on 1/5/2002 |
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Posted:1/3/2008 03:56 |
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| Quote: | | Trailers - Is that 10-11k#'s of total trailer weight including loaded items for the v10? |
10-11K total trailer weight. Everything in it; loaded. 
Honestly, if you've never towed that much weight you'll find that it is a real PITA. Draggin' 5 tons behind you is no picnic unless maybe you live in the super flat Heartland. The truck will certainly do it but 7-8K is much more "comfortable". You'll need 4.30's behind the V10 to do it legally 3.73's 4x4's are only rated for 9600lbs.
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Fordfvr
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• Upland, CA, USA |
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• Registered on 5/24/2005 |
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Posted:3/28/2008 23:29 |
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Replaced edelbrock shocks to bilsteins. Drives much better.
Well i took it for a spin and going over some train tracks at about 35-40 mph it bottomed out in the rear still????????
What gives. What should i look for? Are the leafs just in need of replacing? They do not seem to sag the ride height looks ok. |
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Fordfvr
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• Upland, CA, USA |
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• Registered on 5/24/2005 |
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Posted:3/31/2008 11:57 |
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After looking at the rear leafs, they look to be straight with no arch. Is this how the leafs should be? Should i measure the distance from the axle to the frame and report back here. would this help? |
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LANDYOT
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• Subscriber since 11/23/2003 |
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• Newport News, VA, USA |
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• Registered on 7/15/2003 |
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Posted:4/4/2008 20:10 |
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| Quote: | | After looking at the rear leafs, they look to be straight with no arch. Is this how the leafs should be? Should i measure the distance from the axle to the frame and report back here. would this help? |
I'm no help at all for these questions 'cause I've never been under a 2WD model. Sorry. |
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