>Date: Thu, 12 Dec 2002 10:12:35 -0600
>From: mgrossie@911.lubbock.tx.us
>Subject: DML: SHOCK ABSORBERS
>
>Have a 1998 Extended Cab - 318 V-8 - 4WD - Looking to put new shocks on
it.
>Looking for something to help level the truck when my 26 foot travel
>trailer (newer model) is attached. When first hooked up, everything is
>level - after a couple miles the back of the truck sags a bit - Does not
>have the factory towing package - though it does have the extra
>transmission cooler, etc. Though about some Rancho shocks - Never used
>them - in the past always used Monroe with the additional spring attached
-
>thoughts - suggestions
>
>Michael H. Grossie,
I put on Hellwig helper springs to level my '95. Mine are two piece and
mount above the leaf springs. Got them from a local 4 wheel performance
shop, they are very adjustable. Fiberglass topper weighed down the rear
and it needed a raise.
When towing with a weight distributing hitch the whole rig can be made
level no matter how I load it. After messing with the setup for a few
years I read the travel trailer manual which said the hitch ball needs to
be 18 1/2" high for my model - now that I know that, it's easy to get
things adjusted. I tow a 24' Jayco lite Hawk a few weeks out of the year.
I did order the truck with heavy duty springs and towing package. Did load
the bed with 3000# of gravel by mistake once and it rode low but moved it.
Victor Williams
Marietta Ga
1995 CC Sport,was a 5.2l now a 5.9l,MP sp intake,180
thermostat,Flowkooler,5sp, 3.55LSD,K&N dropin,Jardine
catback,Flowmaster70,Jacobs ign. Tow pkg
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