I posted this in the towing hauling section, but didn't get any response. I'm wondering if anyone here might have a suggestion:
I have a question for those of you who haul gooseneck or fifth wheel. My own personal vehicle that I use for hauling is an '84 F250, but I've also experienced this same problem using a '96 Dodge dually.
While pulling a gooseneck if you hit a bump just right it sets off the rear axle so you get that bucking feeling. Usually it gets worse unless you really poor the coals to it or let off the throttle. I've done a little research and have found that this is caused by torque applied to the axle that creates axle wrap which in turn causes wheel hop...hence the bucking feeling.
Both vehicle listed above have a standard leaf spring/shock suspension. There are no stabilizers or air bags or any additional items added to the stock rig. In the research I have done they recommend stiffer springs or some sort of aftermarket linked suspension.
Does anyone have real life experience with this? If so, what have you done to solve the problem. Primarily I'm interested in what I can do to the '84 Ford to prevent this problem, but I'd be interested in what you folks have done to solve the problem in any type of pickup.
Thanks much for any help or discussion,
Paul
I have a question for those of you who haul gooseneck or fifth wheel. My own personal vehicle that I use for hauling is an '84 F250, but I've also experienced this same problem using a '96 Dodge dually.
While pulling a gooseneck if you hit a bump just right it sets off the rear axle so you get that bucking feeling. Usually it gets worse unless you really poor the coals to it or let off the throttle. I've done a little research and have found that this is caused by torque applied to the axle that creates axle wrap which in turn causes wheel hop...hence the bucking feeling.
Both vehicle listed above have a standard leaf spring/shock suspension. There are no stabilizers or air bags or any additional items added to the stock rig. In the research I have done they recommend stiffer springs or some sort of aftermarket linked suspension.
Does anyone have real life experience with this? If so, what have you done to solve the problem. Primarily I'm interested in what I can do to the '84 Ford to prevent this problem, but I'd be interested in what you folks have done to solve the problem in any type of pickup.
Thanks much for any help or discussion,
Paul