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Old Mar 11, 2012 | 05:38 AM
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hi all , heres my problem 87 f150 2 wheel dr 4.9 engine, as u can see in the pic this camper loaded is my guess 1500 -2000 lbs bought Gabrielle air shocks , put them on and they were defective they didnt have any suggestions for me ,so i went to ohReilly they sold me rancho rs5000 guaranteed me it would lift the load , as u can see in the pic it didnt , drove and stabilized well but i still fell my leaf springs are going to snap,,,, im suspost to leave Utah to go to Arizona this morning,,,,,, what can i use or do plz
 
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Old Mar 11, 2012 | 09:01 AM
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Well, there's not a lot to be done. Remember the f150 was only equipped to hold 1/2 ton (1000 lbs). This is why the f250 and 350 were made also, for heavier loads.
 
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