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03-25-2011, 10:21 PM
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Truck Modifications
I presently own a 2000 Ford F-350 7.3L w/Banks Turbo/Bank Intercooler/BullyDog Chip/Banks Exhaust. The suspension, however, is still stock. This truck presently pulls our 26ft travel trailer, but we are looking at switching to a 30-34ft fifth wheel.
Any suggestions on suspension upgrades that would help handle a fifth wheel?
Thanks,
CAN-DO
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03-26-2011, 06:09 AM
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Wouldn't think with a 1 ton you'd need to do much of anything. I say get the fifth wheel and pull it a couple time then if you feel the need to stiffen the back end get some air bags.
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04-11-2011, 09:55 PM
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i agree. depending upon the unit you purchase, i would say it wont sag any worse than it did with the TT
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04-12-2011, 10:57 AM
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Contact your local Chevy dealer ASAP. Ha-Ha
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04-12-2011, 01:18 PM
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Buy gm!!! Our company has fords and switching over to gm trucks. They had enough of the fords and all the trouble with them. We are junking about 2-4 trucks a month. Sell yours while you still mit get something for it. Good luck
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04-12-2011, 01:24 PM
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OK guys, play nice. The OPer asked for opinions on his F350 suspension......not what truck to buy.
CAN-DO, I agree with the 1st 2 replies....see how your truck does with a 5th wheel, and then add airbags if there is a big sag.
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04-12-2011, 01:25 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BUDMAN76
Buy gm!!! Our company has fords and switching over to gm trucks. They had enough of the fords and all the trouble with them. We are junking about 2-4 trucks a month. Sell yours while you still mit get something for it. Good luck
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Wow I am sure that is the input he was looking for! Your don't say if is a dually or not but unless you are going with a 40 foot tri-axle trailer your Ford 350 will do fine.
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04-12-2011, 01:37 PM
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Why? The 7.3 PSD is one of the best diesels ever made.
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04-12-2011, 03:55 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by M109Rrider
Why? The 7.3 PSD is one of the best diesels ever made.
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04-12-2011, 04:16 PM
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It all depends on the hitch weight of your new camper. I have an 04 F350, I just bought a 2011 Sierra 355QBQ, it is 39' 3" long and has a hitch dry hitch weight of 1,923 pounds. I have already pulled it about 200 miles and haven't had any trouble, or need any upgrade to my suspension. But like M109Rider said, pull it a few times and see how it does.
P.S Don't ever buy anything other than a FORD.
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