Weight Distribution with Sway Control and Transmission Cooler Recommendation for 1998 Ford F150 4.6L
Question:
i just purchased a 1987 21ft sunline camper. TW 350 lbs, dry3040, gtw4400lbs.what do you recommend for weight dist and sway control. 1998 ford f150 4.6 V8.Do you also recommend a bigger trans cooler than the little 2 coil thats on the truck.
asked by: Ed
Expert Reply:
The Strait-Line Weight Distribution with Sway Control, part # RP66072, you referenced would work very well as a weight distribution and sway control system for pulling your 1987 21 foot Sunline Camper with your 1998 Ford F150. I have included a link below to installation instructions and an FAQ page that you might find helpful.
I would strongly recommend you upgrade your transmission cooler also. I would recommend the Derale Transmission Coolers for the 1998 F-150 and F-250 Light Duty by Ford, part # D12904. This should keep your transmission temperature at a safe level and, in doing so prolong the life of your transmission.
You will also need a Derale Radiator Adapter Fittings for Ford and Lincoln, part # D13024 to quickly and easily install the # D12904 onto your F150.
Products Referenced in This Question
Derale Dyno-Cool Tube-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit - Class IV - Economy
- Transmission Coolers
- Tube-Fin Cooler
- Full-Size Truck
- SUV
- Standard Mount
- 15-1/4W x 10T x 3/4D Inch
- With 11/32 Inch Hose Barb Inlets
- Derale
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Derale Radiator Adapter Fittings for Ford and Lincoln
- Accessories and Parts
- Transmission Coolers
- Radiator Adapters
- Derale
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Strait-Line Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - No Shank - Trunnion Bar - 6K GTW, 600 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Shank Not Included
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 300 lbs
- 400 lbs
- 500 lbs
- Reese
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