Difference Between SumoSprings and Air Bags for 2014 F-350 5th Wheel Towing

Question:

Please let me know what options I have. I bought a 5th wheel with about 3,500 pin weight vehicle is an 2014 F350 4x4 longbed diesel. I have had airbags on other trucks but everyone on the FB pages talk about SuperSprings being better.

asked by: Doug R

Expert Reply:

Thank you for the information!

Air bags are great because you can adjust the stiffness to accommodate varying loads. If you plan on using the truck for a wide range of jobs, like towing the 5th wheel and hauling different weight loads, quite often then air bags will be your best friend. If you are basically only going to be using the truck to tow the 5th wheel then you'll like the SumoSprings better because you don't have to think about them once they're installed.

For SumoSprings I recommend the SumoSprings Custom Helper Springs # SSR-139-40-2 which have a 3,000 lb capacity. For air bags I recommend the Firestone Ride-Rite Red Label # F2703 which have a 7,500 lb capacity. Both options are compatible with an in-bed hitch so they will work great for your application.

If you end up going with the air bag kit I also recommend picking up a compressor kit like the Firestone Air Command II # F2219 so you're able to monitor and adjust your air bags on the fly.

Attached are some videos for you to check out.