Towing upgrade?

[Mibuckeye]

Ok...got a 23 BB Sas. Towing a teardrop camper and looking for a solution to prevent the sag this small trailer places on the rear. Dont want to blind everyone on the road at night. Tried Sumos like I had on my Ranger. They are not made for the Sas suspension as they are about two inches short of touching the frame. Supersprings says just shim it up with spacers bit I'm truly concerned that that will eliminate almost three inches of travel in the suspension....not really what I'm looking for.

Wondering if using adjustable rear coilovers I could adjust them while towing and back them off while offroad. Is there something I'm missing with this solution? It's an expensive route to go but I'm wiling to go that route as no other solution seems to be out there.

Thoughts?

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[LarryZiegler]

Ok...got a 23 BB Sas. Towing a teardrop camper and looking for a solution to prevent the sag this small trailer places on the rear. Dont want to blind everyone on the road at night. Tried Sumos like I had on my Ranger. They are not made for the Sas suspension as they are about two inches short of touching the frame. Supersprings says just shim it up with spacers bit I'm truly concerned that that will eliminate almost three inches of travel in the suspension....not really what I'm looking for.

Wondering if using adjustable rear coilovers I could adjust them while towing and back them off while offroad. Is there something I'm missing with this solution? It's an expensive route to go but I'm wiling to go that route as no other solution seems to be out there.

Thoughts?

Get yourself a weight distribution hitch for use on your trailer.

 

[Mibuckeye]

Get yourself a weight distribution hitch for use on your trailer.

I wish it were that easy. My trailer uses a Lock-n-Roll articulating hitch for off road use which doesn't play well with a weight distribution hitch.

 

[dgorsett]

Get yourself a weight distribution hitch for use on your trailer.

A weight distributing hitch won't work for the OP for his reasons. But I think all Bronco owners should approach them with caution as they put a lot of torque on the Class III hitch and on the Bronco a not so stout crossmember.
Maybe a hitch expert can weigh in.

 

[Silver-Bolt]

Ok...got a 23 BB Sas. Towing a teardrop camper and looking for a solution to prevent the sag this small trailer places on the rear. Dont want to blind everyone on the road at night. Tried Sumos like I had on my Ranger. They are not made for the Sas suspension as they are about two inches short of touching the frame. Supersprings says just shim it up with spacers bit I'm truly concerned that that will eliminate almost three inches of travel in the suspension....not really what I'm looking for.

Wondering if using adjustable rear coilovers I could adjust them while towing and back them off while offroad. Is there something I'm missing with this solution? It's an expensive route to go but I'm wiling to go that route as no other solution seems to be out there.

Thoughts?

Your coilover idea would work, but adjusting the coilovers is a pain to do. Limited access and it's easier if the vehicle weight is off the shocks. Look into airbags. You do lose some articulation but it really is the answer to your issue.

 

[orion]

If they make them for the Bronco, you could try some Timbrens...

And they do...
https://www.etrailer.com/susp-2021_Ford_Bronco.htm

 

[Rydfree]

If they make them for the Bronco, you could try some Timbrens...

And they do...
https://www.etrailer.com/susp-2021_Ford_Bronco.htm

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No drilling required for installation

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Product does not fit Raptor or WildTrak models, or models with Sasquatch Package.

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[WarthogJr]

 

[orion]

From their Tech Tips :

No drilling required for installation

Tech Tip:

Product does not fit Raptor or WildTrak models, or models with Sasquatch Package.

More Information >

Probably because they haven’t tried it on those models. It mounts to the axle and hits the frame. Raptor may not fit but all other broncos have same frame and rear axle.

 

[LarryZiegler]

A weight distributing hitch won't work for the OP for his reasons. But I think all Bronco owners should approach them with caution as they put a lot of torque on the Class III hitch and on the Bronco a not so stout crossmember.
Maybe a hitch expert can weigh in.

The OP made no mention of his articulating hitch setup, of which that type I have no experience using. The Bronco OM makes no mention with regard to the use or recommendations of a WDH and Etrailer freely offers variations of WDHs in it website without warnings of specific use on the Bronco (or Wrangler) and I view them as a trailering expert. In reading other posts, there is this possibility I found….not being sure, but posting it just in case it offers options.
https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/thre...ubution-and-anti-sway-at-the-same-time.61628/

 

[Mibuckeye]

The OP made no mention of his articulating hitch setup, of which that type I have no experience using. The Bronco OM makes no mention with regard to the use or recommendations of a WDH and Etrailer freely offers variations of WDHs in it website without warnings of specific use on the Bronco (or Wrangler) and I view them as a trailering expert. In reading other posts, there is this possibility I found….not being sure, but posting it just in case it offers options.
https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/thre...ubution-and-anti-sway-at-the-same-time.61628/

Thank you! Some interesting info in there.

 

[CC220]

Ok...got a 23 BB Sas. Towing a teardrop camper and looking for a solution to prevent the sag this small trailer places on the rear. Dont want to blind everyone on the road at night. Tried Sumos like I had on my Ranger. They are not made for the Sas suspension as they are about two inches short of touching the frame. Supersprings says just shim it up with spacers bit I'm truly concerned that that will eliminate almost three inches of travel in the suspension....not really what I'm looking for.

Wondering if using adjustable rear coilovers I could adjust them while towing and back them off while offroad. Is there something I'm missing with this solution? It's an expensive route to go but I'm wiling to go that route as no other solution seems to be out there.

Thoughts?

Just curious what your trailer weighs and how much rear sag you have. I have 2400 pound off-road trailer with a tongue weight of 290 pounds (weighed everything fully loaded for a trip) and the rear drops 1 5/8” when trailer is attached. Seems like a lot to me but I am new to towing. I have a 2022 Wildtrak.

 

[Mibuckeye]

Just curious what your trailer weighs and how much rear sag you have. I have 2400 pound off-road trailer with a tongue weight of 290 pounds (weighed everything fully loaded for a trip) and the rear drops 1 5/8” when trailer is attached. Seems like a lot to me but I am new to towing. I have a 2022 Wildtrak.

That's consistent with my setup and sag.

 

[sportcoupe]

Look into airbags. You do lose some articulation but it really is the answer to your issue.

Someone makes airbags for the new Bronco?

 

[Silver-Bolt]

Someone makes airbags for the new Bronco?

No idea. If not, a universal kit and do your own.

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