Using supersway stops on overloads

[Klutch]

Going on a 4000 mile round trip pulling a 7500lb enclosed trailer. I have softened my spring rate using 1/4" spacers. Not wanting to run air bags on this truck but i'm looking for a little more support while towing so i purchased some supersway stops that I can easily put on for towing.

I've noticed that ford has the rear of the over load engage sooner that the front. The rear sits about 3/4" closer to the contact pad than the front. Not sure if this was to give a more progressive feel?

So that got me thinking.. maybe I can just run one supersway stop on the front of the overload that will be slightly engaged with the trailer on as I'm not looking for a lot here. And the rear can engage at a later time. Running it on the front would also counteract the axle wrap while under acceleration. Which doesn't really matter as my S&B traction bars hold the axle rock steady anyway(i've tested and confirmed via video).

I've done a preliminary test running around with weight in the bed on some rough roads and have felt no ill effects.

Thoughts?

 

[HeavyAssault]

Without the deeper mechanical/engineering understanding of why the spacing is different, I'd run it as you have modded at this point. If you find any situation to add on the extra stops then do so, testing again to see if it resolves your concerns.

Honestly you have the same spring rate, you just gave the springs a little more room to move before hitting the next stage. Then the traction bars are already at work so there's reasonably no axle wrap.

 

[Klutch]

Without the deeper mechanical/engineering understanding of why the spacing is different, I'd run it as you have modded at this point. If you find any situation to add on the extra stops then do so, testing again to see if it resolves your concerns.

Honestly you have the same spring rate, you just gave the springs a little more room to move before hitting the next stage. Then the traction bars are already at work so there's reasonably no axle wrap.

Thanks. I was thinking along those lines as well. Just give it a go and add them if needed. I can stiffen the falcon shocks if needed too.