Air Bag Suspension Enhancement Recommendation for 2008 Ford F-350 with Gooseneck Hitch

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I am interested in purchasing the air lift 5000 ultimate air bags for a 2008 Ford F350 dually Lariet 4x4 crew cab 8ft bed. I have one concern on the mounting. I also have already installed a BandW fifth wheel turnover ball mount with a companion fifth wheel hitch. Is there a kit that will work with this application?

asked by: Gary R

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You are correct that the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs # AL57212 would not be able to be installed the mounting location would interfere with your gooseneck hitch.

To install air bags on your 2008 Ford F-350 with a gooseneck hitch installed, you will want to use the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs # F2550. These air bags will install on the inside of your frame and will not interfere with your gooseneck hitch. I have attached an installation video of these springs on a 2008 Ford F-250 for you.

expert reply by: Victoria B

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Answer 1

For unloaded ride quality you really want to go with suspension enhancement that does not make contact at all times. The Timbren kit part #TFR250SDF is going to be the best option as it does not contact when unloaded. This is the lower capacity kit…

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Answer 2

I recommend going with the Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System Item #TFR250SDF for your 2008 Ford F-250. These are designed to support the weight in the back of the truck. Since your hauling a 5th wheel and the hitch weight is only 1430lbs the…

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Answer 3

I suppose it's possible for the gap to be close between the Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System #TFR250SDF and your 2010 Ford F-250 truck bed with a smaller cargo load in your bed but I think there are some factors to consider as well like…

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Answer 4

With the Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System #TFR250SDF installed on your 2010 Ford F-250 Super Duty you're looking for a gap of 1/2" to 1-1/2" from the bottom of the Timbren spring to the contact point on your truck when the…

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Answer 5

If you really want to use the SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs then I recommend part #SSR-114-54 which have a 2,800 lb capacity and will be the most they offer that will work with a 5th wheel hitch. However, I would strongly urge you to…

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The Firestone Ride-Rite suspension systems are designed for your truck based on the engine. For your 2015 F-250 with a diesel engine the Ride-Rite system designed to fit your truck is part #F2597. Part #F2550 is designed for gasoline engines. The…

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Answer 7

I spoke with Firestone about this and the brackets of the #F2597 are a little different design but their capacity is still the same. Their recommendation was to go with the new kit because of the better design. If you decide to replace the brackets…

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Answer 8

Unfortunately, there isn't a system compatible with the factory auto dimming mirror from Ford. You can replace the factory mirror, but the wiring will still require running wires and you will unfortunately lose the factory functionality in order…

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Answer 9

We do have a tuner for your 2010 F-250 with 5.4L which is the Edge Gas Evolution CTS3 Performance Tuner - Color Screen #EP59YR. This is a great tune/monitor. Check out the attached review video for more great information.

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Answer 10

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 12

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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