Thanks to all who have responded. I didn't mean to write a -itch to my own thread to get some response. I was surprised that I hadn't received one though, since I wrote the questions almost a week ago. I am new to the site and if this was posted in the wrong place then My Bad. There are so many subforums it s difficult to know where exactly to list my questions since it seems it could easily be put in 4-5 differents places.
Evileye
Thanks for the pin box info. Since the trailer was never designed for one of these boxes is there alot of beefing up that needs to be done to the trailer to use one of the heavier designed offset boxes? Or is it simply a matter of bolting it in? What price range do these fall in? What manufacturer is yours and why did you choose them for your rig? I realize it all goes to properly loading the trailer in the first place...so my question is more general in nature.
Inre to my front springs, they ave a neg arch like a mid '80s GM would have. The truck had a very heavy hitch in it prior to my purchase so I cant say how much loading the fronts had to endure. I should probably get a pic on here so you can see for your self. Maybe I have and added spring set in the back and that is why it sits so high. How many leafs should be in a 2002 4X4 CC F350. But then if I did remove a leaf on the rear it may cause a new issue with the gooseneck which rides perfect now
jjames25
How exactly do I figure out how much lift I need to level it out? I 'm thinking level ground with a 3' level pivoted at the taligate but where should my mark be made to reference the front. Or, would raising one side of the front diff until the bubble is level on that side of the bed rail be sufficient to get an accurate lift measurement? Do you have a recommendation regarding manufacturer and why? what do these kits run? you asked about rear spring compression with the 5er. Drops maybe 1" and is well off the overloads, but the gooseneck just sets on them. I havent had but a 16mi move with the 5er because Im freaked about damage to the bed rails/tail gate or trailer rails
lifewitlooie
I have no idea what the 5 stars mean that was my question? Before you open my thread there are 5 stars on the thread line that you click on to open. Idunno(?)
jus playn
Thanks for that tidbit, its not one I had considered. The ride harshness really isnt that rough. I hadnt really put a lot of thought in readjusting the gooseneck if I were to remove a leaf. If I end up and add to the front or delete from the back then am I now going to cause pinion angle/ driveline problems?
TO ALL
I appreciate everyone who took the time to answer and would like to hear back and if anyone has something to add I greatly respect hearing your opinions also.
Bill