mwl001
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I guess I never looked closely at Anderson... I'm not sure that system allows you to "beef it up" by getting a stiffer bar, like the EAZ Lift? In that case you can probably only distribute so much weight with that system although I don't know how much. You might benefit by trading into a different system. Honestly I'm happy enough with what I have, I also like that I could go to 800lb or 1000lb bars if I like.
https://help.andersenhitches.com/fa...00-lbs-will-the-andersen-wd-hitch-work-for-me
I think this is your answer - looks like your system will transfer about half the hitch weight, and you are probably looking to transfer a little more than that, which is why maxing it out seems insufficient based on axle weights?
Also answered a question of my own... I'm strongly considering a beefier rear sway bar for the Expedition to help with towing, and I also get a lot of bounciness over uneven terrain. I had been blaming that on the rear suspension but it looks like that's a common side effect of a typical WDH system, which redistributes weight by pushing up, so when a bump releases that tension you get springiness. I'm assuming heavier bars might make that worse but not sure. An advantage of the Anderson system is that the force is applied horizontally, so you probably experience less of that.
https://help.andersenhitches.com/fa...00-lbs-will-the-andersen-wd-hitch-work-for-me
I think this is your answer - looks like your system will transfer about half the hitch weight, and you are probably looking to transfer a little more than that, which is why maxing it out seems insufficient based on axle weights?
Also answered a question of my own... I'm strongly considering a beefier rear sway bar for the Expedition to help with towing, and I also get a lot of bounciness over uneven terrain. I had been blaming that on the rear suspension but it looks like that's a common side effect of a typical WDH system, which redistributes weight by pushing up, so when a bump releases that tension you get springiness. I'm assuming heavier bars might make that worse but not sure. An advantage of the Anderson system is that the force is applied horizontally, so you probably experience less of that.
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