Spring /bag/shock changes for tounge weight?

[ulev1st]

Is anyone who tows on a regular basis that is "pushing the envelope" for tongue weight using any sort of air bags or air shocks to help the "SQUAT"? If so what are you using and where did you find/purchase them? Thanks

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[Airwelldone]

Is anyone who tows on a regular basis that is "pushing the envelope" for tongue weight using any sort of air bags or air shocks to help the "SQUAT"? If so what are you using and where did you find/purchase them? Thanks

I hope to use SuperSprings/SumoSprings in the near future. I spoke with their lead engineer and they hope to have a kit out soon.
I used the Sumos on my ‘14 Silverado and it was level with 2500lbs in the bed.
Right now with only 450lb tongue weight and a 300lb motorcycle in the bed of the Ranger, it’s nose high, so I look forward to installing the Sumos

 

[RodSlinger]

I really suggest a weight distributing hitch. I know it isn't required but I can't emphasize enough about how much they can improve the towing experience. It isn't just the sag but the ability of it to help put weight back on the steering end of things. They help reduce that bottoming feel when the rear goes over big dips too. Even for moderate loads in the 3k to 4k range they can make you wonder why you never used one before.

 

[t4thfavor]

I have a roughly 4000# trailer, I have no idea what the tongue weight is, but the ranger squatted about 2" more without the bars installed than with. I have it set for a 24" ball height as the camper dealership had suggested was the correct height. I figure once I get some gear in the truck, everything will be level, and perfect.

 

[mark Johnson]

I hope to use SuperSprings/SumoSprings in the near future. I spoke with their lead engineer and they hope to have a kit out soon.
I used the Sumos on my ‘14 Silverado and it was level with 2500lbs in the bed.
Right now with only 450lb tongue weight and a 300lb motorcycle in the bed of the Ranger, it’s nose high, so I look forward to installing the Sumos

Interesting... because I have 600lb in the bed and 650lb tongue(6k pound Airstream) and my ranger seems level. But will add airbags to help with load sway, when they become available.

 

[Airwelldone]

Interesting... because I have 600lb in the bed and 650lb tongue(6k pound Airstream) and my ranger seems level. But will add airbags to help with load sway, when they become available.

Geeze... do you have any pictures of your setup? I can most certainly crank up my WD hitch and go up another link, but here it is with my lighter 225lb bike in the bed.

 

[jeffe]

Geeze... do you have any pictures of your setup? I can most certainly crank up my WD hitch and go up another link, but here it is with my lighter 225lb bike in the bed.

I think another link is a good call. The WD bars should be parallel with the trailer tongue when properly set up if... I remember correctly.

 

[Stic-o]

I haven't towed yet with mine, but plan to pretty much max it out with a flatbed and my 4x4 on it. I had air bags on my two previous trucks. A '05 f-150 and '01 f-250. The 150, because of pretty close to the same setup, but truck was leveled in the front. The 250 the same setup too, but had a huge truck camper in the bed too.

 

[Deleted member 773]

Is anyone who tows on a regular basis that is "pushing the envelope" for tongue weight using any sort of air bags or air shocks to help the "SQUAT"? If so what are you using and where did you find/purchase them? Thanks

Hellwig Products will have a kit out soon for the ranger, they borrowed my truck last week and measured/mocked up a setup for airbags, I’ll know Monday when they will be releasing it.

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