Question on my 1031 and its towing performance.

[Swamp Rooster]

Hello all , I have a question about my 1031 and how it handles when I tow ...or even when I am not really. It seems at hwy speeds ( around 55) when I let off the accelerator or get on it quick , my truck kind of pulls sideways a little ..Is that normal for these trucks?
Thank you all in advance .. Swamp Rooster

 

[Mercunimog404]

Hello all , I have a question about my 1031 and how it handles when I tow ...or even when I am not really. It seems at hwy speeds ( around 55) when I let off the accelerator or get on it quick , my truck kind of pulls sideways a little ..Is that normal for these trucks?
Thank you all in advance .. Swamp Rooster

rear locker locking and unlocking or vise versa

 

[Swamp Rooster]

Is there anything I can do to ..well make it handle better ,especially when towing ? Swamp Rooster

 

[TGP (IL)]

Check your rear springs and bushings
The more they wear or something loose the more noticeable the pull becomes.
Also both rear tires must match in size and air pressure.
Tom

 

[Mercunimog404]

Is there anything I can do to ..well make it handle better ,especially when towing ? Swamp Rooster

x2 check tire pressure and when you get on and off the gas maybe be more gentle. Its the life of having a locker.

 

[Swamp Rooster]

I do notice that when I am gentler getting on and off the gas it is better and when empty I could hardly tell ( as long as I drove to suit the truck) . When I was pulling the trailer I could really tell..
I thought maybe those weight distributing sway bars might help wile towing .. Swamp Rooster...

 

[evldoer]

My 1031 does the same thing, and I always just blamed it on the lift kit I installed to clear the 37 inch tires. Hate to say it, but I learned to just live with it.