Helper Spring Option for 2008 Ford F350 With Factory Overload Springs
Question:
I was looking at the roadmaster active suspension kit for my 2008 f350 with factory overload springs and was curious as to how they mount with the factory over load springs?
asked by: Cody
Expert Reply:
According to RoadActive Suspensions, installing the # RAS3611-LHD would involve removing that top overload spring which would reduce the capacity of your rear suspension. If the main issues is squat and it’s more than a few inches, I wouldn’t recommend that kit for your truck. If it’s some of the other issues/an inch or two of squat, this would be a great solution.
If you have more squat than two inches, an air helper spring kit like # F2550 would be a better solution, as you'll be able to pretty easily adjust the pressure in the system for more or less support. This is compatible on vehicles with overload springs, and would allow them to stay in place. If you'd be interested in the convenience offered by an on-board compressor system, you could add one using part # F2097.
I've linked to install videos for the air helper spring system and the compressor system I mentioned.
Products Referenced in This Question
Firestone Air Command Heavy Duty Air Compressor - Analog - Single Path
- Air Suspension Compressor Kit
- Wired Control
- Single Path
- Analog Display
- 150 psi
- Firestone
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Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs - Double Convoluted - Rear Axle
- Vehicle Suspension
- Rear Axle Suspension Enhancement
- Air Springs
- Heavy Duty
- Firestone
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RoadActive Suspension Custom Leaf Spring Enhancement Kit - Heavy Duty
- Vehicle Suspension
- Rear Axle Suspension Enhancement
- Leaf Springs
- Heavy Duty
- RAS
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