How To Improve The Suspension On Your 2017 Ford F-250

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Just purchased a 2017 Ford F250 Super duty with the intentions of adding a slide-in overhead camper. Is Timbren the best way to go for added support and sway control? Thanks.

asked by: Rod P

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Expert Reply:

In order to gain the most stability and support for your 2017 Ford F250, you will want to install both support and sway control components.

The most economical way to add support to your truck is by using the Timbren Suspension Enhancement System part # TFR250SDJ. The Timbren springs are a good way to add additional support to your vehicle while towing or hauling a heavy load however, the best way to add support to your truck would involve installing air bags such as the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs part # F2600. The Timbren springs will only engage when the load is heavy enough to engage the springs whereas, the air bags can be adjusted to provide support at any time no matter the weight of the load.

The most effective way to add stability and sway control to your vehicle would involve installing or replacing your sway bar with a much stronger option such as the Roadmaster Rear Anti-Sway Bar part # RM-1139-173 for trucks with a factory sway bar and part # RM-1139-173-00 for trucks without a factory sway bar. Whether you currently have or do not have a sway control bar in place, the Roadmaster bar will provide you with a smoother more controlled ride that will be needed when adding a truck bed camper to your vehicle.

I have attached a link to a review video of both the Timbren and Firestone systems for you.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

For a rear sway bar that fits your 2018 Ford F-250 that does not have a current sway bar you'd want the Roadmaster part #RM-1139-173 and/or for the front you'd want the part #RM-1139-180.

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Answer 2

I have confirmed with my contact in the Tech. Services department at Roadmaster that you will need the #RM-590170-00 end link kit. You can order the kit and see current pricing by clicking the provided link.

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Answer 3

Thank you for the questions about the Roadmaster Rear Anti-Sway Bar and End Link Kit #RM-1139-173-00 for your 2015 Ford F-350 Super Duty. I spoke with my contact at Roadmaster who wasn't sure why they don't have specific instructions for the…

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There are a few different options for your 2017 Ford F-350 Super Duty (crew cab, long bed, diesel) depending on the application. I'll list them below: Part #RM-1139-173 - 1-3/8 diameter factory replacement - Designed for single rear wheel pickups…

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There will be no issues at all installing a rear sway bar and air bag kit on your 2015 Ford F-250. As examples, the Firestone #F2597 will install in a different location than the Roadmaster #RM-1139-173-00. I included install videos of both of these…

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Answer 6

Though not required, you will certainly reap some benefits from installing an upgraded rear sway bar like the Roadmaster Rear Anti-Sway Bar and End Link Kit part #RM-1139-173-00 on the rear of your 2017 Ford F-250. The Timbren springs you already…

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Answer 7

We have just what you need. If your 2018 Ford F-350 is a non-dually the sway bar you would need is the part #RM-1139-173 and you'd also need the end link kit #RM-590170-00 since you do not have a factory sway bar.

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Answer 8

The B355 endlinks that come with the End Link Kit for Roadmaster Rear Anti-Sway Bar for Pickup Trucks #RM-590170-00 have a center hole measurement of 14 inches, while the overall length is 15-1/2 inches. I've attached a diagram to illustrate. The…

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Answer 9

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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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

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

The Hellwig Adjustable Big Wig Rear Anti-Sway Bar #HE94FR is only going to leave a few inches between it and the spare tire, as you can see in the attached picture. Depending on how far forward you have the tire it could potentially interfere with…

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