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I've never liked those hitch racks. Too much extended (left & right) leverage focused on that 2" of the hitch at the center. The receiver and the hitch is not usually a tight fit, so there is a lot shaking and jiggling go on that could fatigue the welds and adjacent metal and end up in failure. It could all end up in a real "goat rope" if it came undone.
I used them when I was younger. I had an Explorer Sport Trac and that was how I got my stand up into the water and it wasn't too sketchy. The amount of legwork increase exponentially if I get a trailer... plus if I get a trailer why not just get one of those newfangled 300hp Supercharged fullsizes anyways?
I wassn't referring to loading and unloading. It'd be a real rodeo if there was a weld or metal failure on the interstate or other roadway. Reads like you are justifying getting it. Why ask us?
I wassn't referring to loading and unloading. It'd be a real rodeo if there was a weld or metal failure on the interstate or other roadway. Reads like you are justifying getting it. Why ask us?
His question was about sag and whether new springs would help, not weld fatigue. Reads like you are answering a question that wasn't asked. Why not focus on what he's asking?
Ok, a legitimate post.
I have Deavers on my SCAB. I tow a 22' 6,000 pound searchlight trailer with 500 pounds of tongue weight. The rear sag with the Deavers is the same as it was with the original Ford springs.
So my post wasn't legitimate because you lack reading comprehension?
Couple questions for you: 1) which deavers did you get? plus 2, 3, 0r 4. 2) Is this an enclosed trailer, if so, are you using an equalizer hitch set up? If you answered 3 or 4 and yes to the questions, then, another question: Do you know how to properly set up an equalizer hitch set up? If you don't, what I do since I have the same scenario as you with little sag is: when I load the trailer on, I don't crank the trailer down so all of the weight is resting on the truck, only drop it down about 2 inches and then hook up the equalizer bars and set them tight, then when I release the rest of the weight of the trailer it sits level, no sag at all. I have gone too far and not put enough weight on the truck and have had the rear tires spin around corners due to the flex of the trailer lifting the back of the truck enough. Can help you more if needed.Ok, a legitimate post.
I have Deavers on my SCAB. I tow a 22' 6,000 pound searchlight trailer with 500 pounds of tongue weight. The rear sag with the Deavers is the same as it was with the original Ford springs.