Suspension Enhancement Recommendation for 2016 Ford F-150 Carrying Sand in Truck Bed

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Want to beef up suspension when I load a yard of sand in the bed, has quite a bit of sag.

asked by: Tom A

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To reduce the sag you are experiencing with your 2016 Ford F-150 when you have the truck bed loaded you would want to use the Timbren kit part # TFR1504E that you referenced. This will provide you with the suspension support you are looking for and won't affect your unloaded ride quality.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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The absolute best suspension enhancement for your 2017 Ford F-150 4x4 is the RoadActive Suspension kit part #RAS3611-YHD. The reason I recommend this kit is because it's adjustable with how much support you can add, easy to install, but…

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What we've found is that the HD version of the RAS systems are the way to go. They provide the best support, stability, and ride quality, and since they are adjustable you don't have to worry about them being overly harsh. For as much…

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For your 2016 Ford F-150 4WD the correct Heavy Duty RoadActive Suspension System is the #RAS3611-YHD. The #RAS3611-YHD has a 3000lb load rating to prevent sag when towing a trailer or carrying a heavy payload, and does an awesome job of preventing…

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Yes, for your 2018 Ford F-150 a Timbren like the part #TFR1504E (which is a custom fit for your truck), is exactly what you need. This will give you the rear suspension support you need to greatly reduce sag when you have your truck bed loaded or if…

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I checked with RoadActive and when installing the #RAS3611-YHD the bolt hole to use on the lower bracket that fits under the spring is the second one from the very end.

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When it comes to installing an active suspension kit on your 2016 Ford F-150 The RoadActive Suspension Custom Leaf Spring Enhancement Kit - Heavy Duty #RAS3611-YHD will help better getting rid of the squat on your vehicle. This system has a 3,000…

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I have suspension enhancement that fits your 2018 Ford F-150 and is compatible with an in-bed hitch but none of the air bag kits are a fit. Instead you'd want to go with a Timbren kit like the part #TFR1504E which is compatible and has the added…

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The biggest causes of persistent trailer sway are improper trailer loading where there isn't enough tongue weight relative to total trailer weight (it needs to be 10-15 percent of total weight) and/or the trailer not sitting level when towing. If…

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There should be clearance when using the Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System #TFR1504E without load in the truck on your 2016 Ford F-150. I recommend removing the spacer. The empty ride of your vehicle is not to be effected by the system…

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We have spoken with Brophy in the past and for a Ford F-150 with aluminum body such as your 2017 model they recommend using the Brophy Clamp On Camper Tie-Downs part #HSSF. There won't be any issues with these tie downs and an aluminum bed so…

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I do have a truck bed camper tie-down option for a 2018 Ford F-150 but HappiJac does not offer the HappiJac Truck-Mounted Camper Tie-Downs for this vehicle. Instead, I recommend the TorkLift Custom Frame-Mounted Camper Tie-Downs which are actually…

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The rear suspension enhancement system I highly recommend for your 2020 Ford F-150 is the Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System #TFR1504E because these jounce springs will improve your truck's handling and performance, offering your…

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Suspension Enhancement Recommendation for 2016 Ford F-150 Carrying Sand in Truck Bed

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