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  • Rear Axle Air Springs for 2013 Ford F-150 FX4 Super Crew
  • A rear axle air spring kit will help offset the sag you're experiencing in your lifted FX4 when you tow. You will most likely need a 6-inch spacer to install the AirLift kit # AL57200 you referenced but you can refer to the linked diagram to confirm. For a 6-inch spacer use # F2375. I strongly recommend you also use a compressor with your install, part # AL25592. Without an on-board compressor it is tough to find the air pressure sweet spot for your towing load. You have to pull over and...
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  • Which Roadmaster Crossbar Style Base Plates for 2014 Ford F-150 with EcoBoost
  • I have a solution for you, but the Roadmaster # 495-1A are not designed for any 2014 F-150's with EcoBoost. If your F-150 has EcoBoost then you'll want to use the # RM-524431-4 instead. These are compatible with Roadmaster tow bars.
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  • Firestone Ride Rite airbags for 2018 Ford F150 4x4
  • Firestone does indeed offer a Ride Rite air suspension kit for your 2018 Ford F150. You'd need part # F2582. The kit isn't compatible with Raptor models, in-bed fifth wheel or gooseneck hitches and the kit would require at least 8 inches of clearance between the inside of the truck frame and the inside of the tire. The system is compatible with gas or Diesel models. In many cases, adding a compressor kit like # F2158 is a nice upgrade that would allow you to add or remove air from the system...
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  • What Hardware Do I Need to Install the Westin Fey Surestep Bumper to a 1995 Ford F-150?
  • I have a great solution for you. Unfortunately, the Westin Fey Surestep Bumper # 76001 will not fit your 1995 Ford F-150. However, we do carry a Westin Fey Surestep Bumper that will fit your vehicle: Westin Fey Surestep Rear Bumper with Custom Installation Kit # 21002-92230. The Westin Fey Surestep # 21002-92230 comes with installation hardware to install for your 1995 Ford F-150. If you need the hardware kit alone for the bumper, it is part # 92230.
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  • Do I Need Longer Shackle Straps When Going 1-1/2 Inches Taller with a New Equalizer
  • The difference in the length of the hangers typically dictates the lengths of the shackle straps and if you're going with a taller equalizer there may be a need to get longer shackles; going from a 2-1/2" tall equalizer to one that's 4" tall may not throw things off enough to require new shackles but getting something a little longer like the Shackle Strap - 3-1/8" Long # TRSL313 won't hurt and will likely make installation a bit easier.
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  • Parts Needed To Flat Tow A 2019 Ford F-150 Platinum 4WD
  • I can certainly point you in the right direction. For a base plate for your 2019 Ford F-150 Platinum 4WD I recommend the Blue ox base plate # BO74FR. This will be compatible with your Blue Ox Aventa BX7445 tow bar. For your brake light wiring I recommend using a Roadmaster diode kit. Assuming the electrical cable you have is a standard 7 way to 6 pin cable, you will need the wiring kit # RM-152, and a 6 pin socket # RM-910030-7 to complete your wiring. You will also want to install a...
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  • Truck Bed Clearance Needed for a 5th Wheel Trailer and a 2012 Ford F-150 with a 5-1/2 ft Bed
  • Since your 2012 Ford F-150 has a 5-1/2 ft bed, the first recommendation I have is to replace your Andersen Ultimate Fifth Wheel Connection, # AM3200, with a fifth wheel hitch like the Reese 16K Fifth Wheel Hitch, # RP30047, that you referenced. The Andersen Ultimate Fifth Wheel Connection is not recommended for trucks with beds shorter than 6 ft. My next recommendation is to replace your Lippert 1621 pin box with a Sidewinder pin box like the Reese Sidewinder Pin Box, # RP34FR. This Sidewinder...
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  • Hardwired Brake Controller Installation in 2010 Ford F-150
  • If your 2010 Ford F-150 came from the factory with a 7-way trailer socket at the rear bumper then it will have a brake controller connection port behind the dash to allow quick hookup of a controller like the Prodigy P2 # 90885 using part # 22292. If instead the truck came from the factory with only a 4-pole harness you will then need a hardwire installation kit # 37185. This is a 7-way socket. The two linked articles and video will show you the installation process.
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  • Recommended Rhino Rack Backbone System for a 2022 Ford F-150
  • The Rhino-Rack Backbone Mounting System for Pioneer Platform # RR38QJ is actually specifically meant to work with GMC Sierra and Silverado trucks so it's not going to work with your F-150. Instead, I recommend checking out the Rhino-Rack Universal Modular Backbone Mounting System for Camper Shells # RR24AT for a long (68") set or # RR57AT for a short (56") set. These backbones are universal so they are going to work with your 2022 Ford F-150 and has a dynamic weight capacity of 265-lbs.
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  • Which Blue Ox Weight Distribution Hitch for 8500-lbs GVWR Grand Design Imagine 2670MK
  • The best way to match your trailer with a weight distribution system is by the tongue weight of your trailer; your trailer tongue weight should be at least 10% and no more than 15% of the GVWR. Assuming that you load the trailer so you're in that range then you'll have roughly 800-lbs to 1200-lbs total tongue weight, so I recommend using the Blue Ox 2-Point Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - 6-Hole Shank - 10K GTW, 1.2K TW # BLU75FR. This weight distribution system is designed for trailers...
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  • 5th Wheel Brackets & Hardware for Installing Reese 5th Wheel in 2005 Ford F-150 with 8-foot Bed
  • For a 5th wheel rail under-bed bracket installation kit that does not include the base rails that you already have you can use kit # RP50081. For a hardware kit to mount the base rails to the brackets you can use kit # RP58430. For an in-bed wiring harness use kit # PK11893-11932 which offers plug-in installation at the bumper-mounted 7-way.
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  • What Towing Mirrors Will Work On My 2018 Ford F-150
  • The K-Source Custom Flip Out Towing Mirrors - Electric/Heat w Signal, Lamp - Black/Chrome - Pair # KS60191-92C are very good quality and tend to be big sellers. That said, they are not a custom fit for your truck, but I do recommend just keeping the factory mirrors that you already have on and using The K-Source Snap & Zap Custom Towing Mirrors - Snap On - Driver and Passenger Side # KS81850 to extend out your mirrors. These towing mirrors snap over the backs of your factory side-view...
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  • Recommended Furrion Camera System to Work With Pre-Wiring and Mounting Bracket on Keystone Trailer
  • I recommend using the Furrion Vision S Wireless RV Backup Camera System w/ Night Vision - Rear Mount - 5" Screen # FOS05TASF, which will mount right up to the mounting bracket and pre-wiring on your 2021 Keystone Hideout 272LHS. This system comes with a nice 5" monitor to give you the best view of what's going on behind your Hideout, so it's a great choice. If you're wanting a smaller monitor you could get a 4.3" monitor with part # FOS43TASF is also available. This smaller screen will...
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  • Which RoadActive Suspension Kit for 2020 Ford F-150
  • The correct RoadActive Suspension (RAS) application will depend on whether you have a 4x2 or 4x4 truck and the amount of additional support you're needing. If you have a 4x2 truck, use # RAS3611-B for 2000 lbs of support or # RAS94FR for 3000 lbs. If you have a 4x4 truck, use RAS3611-Y for 2000 lb or # RAS3611-YHD for the 3000 lb kit. These will fit 2020 F-150 models with the exception of the Raptor. I've linked a video that explains how the RAS system works.
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  • Increased Tire Size and Axle Flip Kit for Raising Ride Height of Trailer
  • Yes, we have several options for 14" and 15" wheels with a 5 on 4 1/2" lug pattern. For a 14" tire you will need to ensure you have an inch of space available above your tire for the increased size. However, changing to a larger wheel size does not always result in a taller trailer. For a 14" tire and wheel combo I recommend the Westlake ST205/75R14 Radial Trailer Tire w/ 14" Silver Mod Wheel item # 274-000053. This is a radial tire that has an 8-ply rating and a 2,040-lb max load at 65...
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  • Sensor Relocation Kit For Bull Bar On 2021 Ford F-150
  • The Parking Sensor Relocation Kit for Westin Grille Guard # 40-0015S is designed to be used with the Westin Sportsman Grille Guard # 40-3555 and the Westin HDX Winch Mount Grille Guard with Punch Plate # 57-93555 this is due to the sensors needing a flat surface to mount to. If you want to use this kit # 40-0015S on a bull bar like the Westin Ultimate Bull Bar with Skid Plate # 32-3925, you will need to fabricate brackets. That being said, we do not currently offer a sensor relocation...
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  • Parts Needed to Install Trailer Brake Controller in 2014 Ford F-150 with Factory 4-Pole
  • It is easy to convert the 4-pole flat trailer connector on your 2014 Ford F-150 to a 7-way RV style for use with a trailer that has electric brakes. Since your 4-pole was factory installed (the truck comes with either a 4-pole or a 7-way standard from the factory) you'll just need part # 37185 to convert the 4-pole to a 7-way. The wires for the additional 12V power, reverse light and trailer brake circuits are already run on the truck and should be tucked up above the bumper. You'll plug...
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  • Tow Bar and Other Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2013 Ford F-150 Behind a Class C Motorhome
  • The first thing to do is to check your owner's manual to make sure the 2013 Ford F-150 can be flat towed without causing it any damage. From my research it can as long as it has 4-wheel drive. The rear wheel drive cannot; at least not without adding after market parts for the transmission. If this is the case for your truck then I recommend talking to a Ford dealership before flat towing it. If you are able to flat tow your truck then there are several parts you need. You need the...
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  • Truck Bed Bike Rack to Carry One Bike Upright
  • It sounds like the Thule Insta-Gater Truck Bed Single Bike Rack # TH93VR is exactly what you're looking for. This will carry a single bike in your truck's bed and holds the bike by the wheel behind the forks. So the bike stands upright and the wheel does't need to be removed. The Insta-Gater is held in place by the opening of your tail gate. Check out the video I've linked to see how it works.
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2021 Ford F-150 w/ a Roadmaster Falcon All-Terrain Tow Bar
  • We can get you set up to flat tow your 2021 Ford F-150, and you will need a number of parts, including base plates, in order to do so, though you do already have one with the Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar # RM-522. Along with the Roadmaster base plates you mentioned, the other things you will need are safety chains (if you don't have them), as well as a wiring kit, brake light relay, and supplemental braking system. I'll go ahead and list out the parts for you to make...
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