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Old 10-04-2018, 04:59 PM   #21
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I am towing a 2018 Montana 3731FL with a 2015 Ford F-359 SRW and have the same issue. I purchased AirLift air Bags to level my truck and I really like them. But, dips in the road and going over bridges are causing the same Bouncing that has been described. We are in the middle of a trip and are currently in Rapid City S.D. As soon as we get landed in Arizona my next move is Heavy duty shocks either Billstiens or Rancho. Really hope this helps as I worry about the health of my Monty and my Curt Hitch
 
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Old 10-04-2018, 07:32 PM   #22
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I am towing a 2018 Montana 3731FL with a 2015 Ford F-359 SRW and have the same issue. I purchased AirLift air Bags to level my truck and I really like them. my next move is Heavy duty shocks either Billstiens or Rancho...... Hitch
My F350 is an Fx model so Ranchos are standard, I believe. I put new ones on; no change.
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Old 10-07-2018, 07:55 AM   #23
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You need to add more air to your bags. I run around 60 pounds when hooked up.
I live in California where you would think the roads should be smooth as glass whit the amount of gas tax we pay but that is truly not the case.
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Old 10-16-2018, 11:02 PM   #24
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Get new shocks. They are intended to control that bouncing after going over a dip or some other road roughness.
You just need better shocks. I went through the same problem. Get both ends done as the fronts won't be far behind.
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Old 10-17-2018, 05:22 AM   #25
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Springs carry the weight, shocks control the bounce, even with an upgraded shock you still might get a certain amount of bonce. My Ranchos XL`s set on 9 helps a lot but still did not eliminate all the bounce on certain roads. Just the way it is with these things. I`ve installed air bags now, the truck squats 2 1/2 inches when hooked up the bags only raise it 1 1/2 inches at full pressure so I think I need the 7500 XL bags for this new unit.
I see most people use the 5000 lb bags and was wondering if it beings them back to factory truck level?
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Airbags

I also have a Chevy 3500HD SW SB, and I am thinking of adding the airbags. I was worried I would void the warranty if I added them, does anybody know if this would happen.



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Old 10-17-2018, 11:56 AM   #27
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If you are hitting the abutments, you have more serious issues than bouncing... LOL

The solutions for bounce provided by others will work fine for that issue.
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