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Old 01-04-2010, 04:44 PM
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Hi, i have a dodge dakota 2000 slt 2 wheel drive, i sometimes haul a camper behind me. Is there anything i can do to give me a little more stability on the rear...new shocks? or maybe something else? looking for ideas...thanx
 
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rear stabilizer (anti-sway) bar might help a little bit or maybe some air shocks to help compensate the weight. Or Maybe a sway control kit (something like this, http://www.eztruckaccessories.com/tr...l/5431000.html )
 
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It does'nt sway i am finding it is heavy and makes the truck squat some..... maybe the air shocks are the answer??
 
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air shocks or helper springs,
id go with air shocks if you tow on a fairly regular basis

whats the tongue weight on the trailer?
 
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