IBTripping
Well-known member
I purchased a used Ford F250 work truck this year. I towed my 5,500 lb. travel trailer for the first time on a 1,200 mile trip. It just didn't feel right needing a lot of corrections while towing and more being pushed around by passing tractor trailers. The truck has towing sway control. I started thinking I might need a weight distribution hitch. After getting back I took the truck to my mechanic for the mandatory annual inspection. I didn't expect much would be needed since the last inspection was done 4,000 miles ago.
Mechanic told me it needed a set of $1,000 (includes labor) cab mounts as the old ones were worn out. I've owned trucks in the past and never heard of or needed cab mounts. Researched and found my vibration and suspension problems were probably the cab mounts. Got it back and what a difference. It rides smoother and handles much better. The more I use my TT and tow vehicle the more I learn. Since the old cab mounts lasted 134,000 miles, it should be a very long time before the new ones need replacement. Besides the new cab mounts are much better than the OEM ones.
Mechanic told me it needed a set of $1,000 (includes labor) cab mounts as the old ones were worn out. I've owned trucks in the past and never heard of or needed cab mounts. Researched and found my vibration and suspension problems were probably the cab mounts. Got it back and what a difference. It rides smoother and handles much better. The more I use my TT and tow vehicle the more I learn. Since the old cab mounts lasted 134,000 miles, it should be a very long time before the new ones need replacement. Besides the new cab mounts are much better than the OEM ones.