Springs vs Shocks

[BSouders80]

A couple of months ago, I pulled a 20’ car trailer loaded with a 4500 lb car on the trailer.

When I pulled the car up on the trailer where I would normally park, the shocks on my raptor were squatting bad.

I have the Fox 3.0’s on the rear. Only have 2000 miles on the shocks. My springs are stock. I tightened down the low compression and high compression all of the way.

I had to really mess with my setup to get it somewhat acceptable to pull. Different hitch to move the ball as close as possible to the rear of the truck and I had to park way further back on the trailer to get most weight off of the tongue.

How do I alleviate this? I’ve read about some running air bags. But wouldn’t that limit suspension travel? A friend/salesman says I need the deaver +3 springs. I had almost pulled the trigger on the deavers previously, but opted for rpg traction bars with my setup.

Thanks in advance

Brian

 

[The Car Stereo Company]

weight distribution hitch. the shocks dampen the spring load. the springs do almost all the work in keeping ride height. you can upgrade springs, but the weight distribution hitch is a must. plus helps sway