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Old 09-09-2014, 12:51 PM
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Advice on suspension upgrade

Looking to upgrade my 06 F350 rear suspension to improve trailering. I haul a trailer almost daily for work, sleds, wheelers and camper. Leaf springs seem tired since the helper springs
Seem to be making contact much more often. Any advice is appreciated.
 
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Old 09-09-2014, 01:14 PM
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I would install adj. air bags.
 
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You have a few different options. You could do an add a leaf or new heavier duty springs all together. Are you sagging a good amount when you are hauling? If so how much lower do you think it puts you at?


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Tough to tell as I am always different loads- I only know that the helper leaf springs are making contact much more often. I also always have around 800-900lbs of tool boxes/ draw units in the bed. My initial thought was to upgrade the leaf springs, but wanted some other informed opinions.
 
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Sounds like you want air bags

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