air shocks/spring?
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Wiser by FTE
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air shocks/spring?
My friend has a new F150 and he is going to tow a travel trailer it this october,
I'm thinking the tongue weight will create a noticeable sag
and i was wondering if any of you have used air ride shocks?
What brand would be a good choice, thanks in advance.
I'm thinking the tongue weight will create a noticeable sag
and i was wondering if any of you have used air ride shocks?
What brand would be a good choice, thanks in advance.
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Well, would be good to know a little more info.
Like what payload package he has, and the tinge weight of the trailer.
Truck is going to sag, but for most trailers he should be using a weight distribution hitch anyway.
Like what payload package he has, and the tinge weight of the trailer.
Truck is going to sag, but for most trailers he should be using a weight distribution hitch anyway.
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Instead of air shocks, you may want to look at air bags. Ride quality will be much better.
https://www.airliftcompany.com/
https://www.airliftcompany.com/
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I have a 2011 Ecoboost F150 Platinum 4X4 and I tow a 34'10" TT that weights 7700 lbs loaded up, tongue weight around 800 lbs and with the Equalizer hitch with 10K bars it does sag a little bit but is pretty level!
My truck has Bilsteins 5100, 3" block in back, 2.5" raised in front, Light Load E tires, and roadmaster active suspension. I didn't really need the roadmaster but it helped settle the truck down after the E rated tires.
My truck has Bilsteins 5100, 3" block in back, 2.5" raised in front, Light Load E tires, and roadmaster active suspension. I didn't really need the roadmaster but it helped settle the truck down after the E rated tires.
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I tow a slightly shorter TT that grosses at 7000lbs. I have made no changes t the suspension, and I don't find the rear end sag to be that bad once I have the WD bars adjusted. In fact, if I crank the bars, I can get the rear back to within 3/4" of level, but I don't like the handling there, so I leave them a bit looser and don't worry about the sag.
Honestly, I think people worry too much about the rear of their truck going down. That's what they are designed to do when loaded.
Honestly, I think people worry too much about the rear of their truck going down. That's what they are designed to do when loaded.
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Wiser by FTE
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tow with my excursion with no problem. We use a weight distributing hitch,
i think its 4500 lbs.
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