Suspension Enhancement that Helps Reduce Sway for a 2008 Ford F-350 Super Duty Dually

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Hi I have a 2008 F-350 Dully. I pull a 35 5th wheel. I am considering the R4Tech system but am concerned about lateral control. I am concerned that when pulling the trailer a side wind will cause the back of the truck to move sideways. It is rock solid now.

asked by: Tom T

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Since the R4Tech systems have been discontinued, I recommend going with a more simple solution that will provide suspension enhancement and help to reduce sway. Take a look at the SuperSprings Custom Suspension Stabilizer and Sway-Control Kit, # SSA10. These springs attach to the existing leaf springs on the truck and provide 30 percent sway reduction and have a capacity up to 3,000 pounds. I have included a link to the installation details below.

I have also added a link below to all of the available suspension enhancement products for the 2008 Ford F-350. You will need to select your vehicle style from the pull down menu located above the first product on the page.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

There is an excellent suspension enhancement system I can recommend for your 2008 Ford F250 that has the Pullrite Industry Standard mounting kit part #2726. But I checked the installation instructions for this rail kit and the #AL57398 and found…

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Answer 2

Look at the rear leaf springs of your 2015 Ford F-250. You should see a bundle of metal springs held together with a metal band. If you see a spring on top of this that looks separate and angles up to make contact with a bracket on the frame that…

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Answer 3

If you look at your rear leaf springs, and see an extra leaf as shown in the diagram, you have the overload spring option. For a 1997 F350 with overload springs, you'd need the B and W Turnover Ball #BWGNRK1110. If your truck does NOT have…

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As long as your truck isn't a V10 SuperCab model, the Firestone #F2550 would be my recommendation. Using an air bag system will allow you to adjust the stiffness of the suspension according to the weight of the load being carried. The kit…

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Answer 5

I'd recommend the Firestone Ride-Rite #F2703.The system is compatible with a fifth wheel or gooseneck hitch, so if you have one now or plan on installing one in the future, the kit would work. If your compressor kit was manufactured by Firestone…

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Air bags from a 2017 Ford F-250 will not fit a 2008 Ford F-350 dually so you will need new air bags for the truck. For the best combination of value and quality I recommend going with the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs #F2550. If you want…

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Thank you for the pictures you sent to help verify the 6401 air bag used in your old #F2400 kit. Unfortunately the compatible kits for your 2020 Ford F-250 Super duty use the 8397 and 6397 air bags so you won't be able to just swap out the…

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Answer 8

I just confirmed with Firestone that the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs - Double Convoluted - Rear Axle item #F28ZR is the correct air bag system for your 2021 Ford Ranger XLT 4WD with the Tremor Package. The only thing that was done to the…

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Answer 9

We can help you with a rear-axle air bag kit for your 2008 Ford F-350 King Ranch dually. All kits for your truck are shown on the linked page and these include products from Firestone and AirLift. I do recommend a Firestone kit as they actually…

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Answer 10

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 11

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 12

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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