Dieselgem
Pennsylvania
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Toy-hauler wrote:The reason I asked was, I have bags on mine. I had a 6000 lb. camper for a couple of months. Even with the bags it squatted in the rear a bit. I am going to buy another TH soon. I do not want the bags if not needed, as they stiffen up the ride empty. Looking for people that pull 40+ ft. with a 450. Thanks.
I am towing a 41'CKS KZ Escalade which is about 42.6 to pin front. The 450 does not need air bags to handle this unit. My unit weights about 19,000 loaded. I also have the 5th airborne pin box.
08-KZ Escalade 41'CKS Escalade Pics
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GL95wing
Demotte, IN. USA
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Hi
I don't have a F-450 yet but I do run air bags on my F-350. The air bags ride a lot better when towing. I set air pressure at 50 psi without trailer. With trailer hooked up pressure goes up to 70 psi just from the pin weight. When I don't tow I run 5 pounds of air, ride is ok with lower air. I don't have the onboard air compressor just a portable.
Carlos
2007 K-Z inc. 41CKS Escalade
2006 F-350 King Ranch Tow Boss DRW CC PSD
2002 E-Z-GO TXT Golf cart 4" Lift kit 22x11x10 tires
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Toy-hauler
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Thank you Dieselgem. That is what I wanted to here. Mine will come off right away.
08 F-450 Red Lariat 08 KZ Inferno 3912 - 24k Superglide with under bed rails sitting in garage not going to be used, what a shame.
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mschwing82
Hesperia, CA
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I borrowed my dads 08 f-450 to tow my trailer, SLC3905 and it squatted the back enough that every person I passed flashed there brights at me. When my 450 comes in I will put bags on it to keep it level. By the way the truck was barely on the overload springs. These trucks sit just about level empty.
2007 WW SLC3905 BILLET
05 F-350 LARIAT PSD SRW 10" LIFT 38" TIRES 4.88 GEARS ARB AIR LOCKERS FRONT AND REAR
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Dieselgem
Pennsylvania
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mschwing82 wrote:I borrowed my dads 08 f-450 to tow my trailer, SLC3905 and it squatted the back enough that every person I passed flashed there brights at me. When my 450 comes in I will put bags on it to keep it level. By the way the truck was barely on the overload springs. These trucks sit just about level empty.
I have the pictures of my unit and truck in the sig. I do have the camper package. Maybe you should check to see if your dads truck was ordered with one.
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RMB
Denham Springs La.
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I still have not installed my hitch in my 08 F-450 But I do see an issue. Dieselgem's truck is not 4X4 so it will sit level when loaded, like my old F-350 (in profile) Mine is 4X4 so it may need to be bagged. Have to wait after holidays now for hitch install.
- 2008 Ford F-450 XL Crew Cab 4X4
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networkninja
Orange County
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i had the same problem on my F450 4x4.. My truck to trailer length is a little over 47ft with the additional length on my trailer. Total weight with me an my truck is around 32,000 including toys =)
had my 450 fitted with Kelderman air ride..
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08 Ford F450 Lariat 4x4 CC PSD 6.4, 4.88
08 Weekend Warrior CR3905 Billet Ed
07 Yamaha Rhino 660 w/ Long Travel
06 Yamaha Raptor 700R
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Dieselgem
Pennsylvania
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RMB wrote:I still have not installed my hitch in my 08 F-450 But I do see an issue. Dieselgem's truck is not 4X4 so it will sit level when loaded, like my old F-350 (in profile) Mine is 4X4 so it may need to be bagged. Have to wait after holidays now for hitch install.
My truck is a 4x4. In response to another owner complaining about squat on a 450 in the dieselstop forum several posters have replied that they do not have a problem. Several of them are towing heavy equipment. I am not sure what the difference is but I would try it before buying air bags . The truck rides, handles and tows great for my 2cents. I would have to be sure of a problem before making that change.
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DynoDragn
Tumbling Shoals, Arkansas
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Talon suspension systems This is what I'm going to replace my springs with. Mine rides real rough on springs and sits too high for the trailer to ride level. I should be able to lower my truck to make everything level with this kit once they make it for the F550. Even though my truck is a 2wd, the bed sits at almost 60" high.
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canuck 1
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mschwing82 wrote:I borrowed my dads 08 f-450 to tow my trailer, SLC3905 and it squatted the back enough that every person I passed flashed there brights at me. When my 450 comes in I will put bags on it to keep it level. By the way the truck was barely on the overload springs. These trucks sit just about level empty.
You could adjust the headlights
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