Suspension Enhancement Recommendation for a 1999 Ford F-250 V10 Supercab 8 ft Bed

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Why will this not fit on ford extended cab V10 with 8 ft bed?

asked by: Jason

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Expert Reply:

The Firestone Air Spring kit part # F2550 will not fit the Supercab V10 models with an 8 foot bed due to interference from the frame design of the truck.

Your best option would be a jounce style spring enhancement like the Timbren part # TFRTT350E which has been confirmed as a fit for your truck. The great thing about these kits is that they do not require any air line running or maintaining of air pressure. You install them and they are there when you need them and not when you don't.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System part #TFRTT350E is exactly what you will want to use on your 2002 Ford F-250 to haul your in-bed camper as they are designed for exactly this purpose and will take a lot of the sway out due to the higher…

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Answer 2

There is a big difference between the two Timbren kits that fit your 2003 Ford F-250, as the #TFR250SDE is for applications like towing a 5th wheel trailer or travel trailer, and the #TFRTT350E is for service trucks or work trucks. They are not the…

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Answer 3

The JWM62A actually replaced the #JWM60A and we decided to keep the old part number on our site. So if you ordered a #DV1230BL you'd actually get the current updated version JWM62A.

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Answer 4

The Furrion RV Stereo #DV1230BL that you referenced does feature 3 possible output zones (for up to 6 speakers) but only two will be independent in terms of volume control. Zone 3 is the true independent zone that can be controlled just by itself,…

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Answer 5

Since you have a wheelbase/axle spacing of 38 inches the correct hanger kit for slipper springs would be the part #HAP-105-205-01. And then for a 7k trailer axle the u-bolt kit you'd want would be the part #APUBR-8. I attached the diagram to use…

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Answer 6

Seal 171255UC has an inner diameter of 1.719 inches and outer diameter of 2.565 inches. A seal that has those dimensions would actually be #58846. I've added a link to a video review of this seal for you to take a look at.

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Answer 7

The 40 amp fuse for your 2006 Chevrolet Silverado tow package is used for the 12 volt battery charge circuit. This fuse is located toward the front of the underhood fuse box closest to the front auxiliary positive post (see photo). There may be a…

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Answer 8

For sag from towing a trailer the best recommendation I can make is actually a weight distribution system. Suspension enhancement will help level your truck while towing. But the advantage to a weight distribution system is that it levels the vehicle…

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Answer 9

Thank you for purchasing from etrailer! You did a great job selecting compatible parts. When using Leaf Springs #e64SR with the #AP233 Equalizer Kit and the #H248 Hanger Kit, there should be 29-1/2" between the front and center hangers and…

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Answer 10

If you are installing just the Firestone Ride-Rite kit, #F2400, and not also adding an on-board air compressor such as #F2158, then I would estimate that it should take about 2 hours to install the kit. That is for someone with some mechanical…

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Answer 11

If your current springs have 5 leaves then going to a 7 leaf spring will increase the height of the trailer a little and make the trailer more susceptible to sway. Regarding capacity if you go with springs rated higher than what is required it will…

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Answer 12

The manual lockout on your Atwood 85778 surge brake coupler is there so that you can back up the trailer without the brakes locking up on you. Yes you can safely tow your trailer with the broken manual lockout, you just have to make sure you…

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Suspension Enhancement Recommendation for a 1999 Ford F-250 V10 Supercab 8 ft Bed

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