SumoSprings to Level 2003 Ford F-150 When Towing or Carrying Additional Weight in Truck Bed

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Looking for helper springs for the rear on my 2003 Ford f-150 2wd. I haul a 3500lb boat and in the winter put 400lb of sand in the bed. This gives me a significant sag at the rear end that I would like to level. Ideas? I was looking at the sumo springs - they seem simple and have good reviews? Anything else I should look at?

asked by: Joe S

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The SumoSprings # SSR-108-47 that fit your 2-wheel drive 2003 Ford F-150 are a great choice. They'll help keep your truck level when you have the added weight of the boat or sand without causing a rough ride the rest of the time.

They're also easy to install and don't require any maintenance.

expert reply by: Charles S

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Answer 1

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Answer 2

SumoSprings does oddly enough exclude the 4WD versions of the 2001 Ford F-150 so you'd have to go a different route for suspension enhancement. Instead I would recommend the Roadactive kit part #RAS4622 as this will give you the adjustable…

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Answer 3

I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and…

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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 5

I've never heard of an actual third brake light connector on a camper shell to plug in on a truck and we don't carry any parts to do that. The light generally needs to be hardwired into the truck's brake light circuit. The issue with this…

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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 10

The best option we offer for your dump trailer is the Erickson Mesh Tarp and Truck Bed Cover part #EM57059 which measures 12' wide x 16' long. It's not the exact dimensions you wanted but it will still cover most of the area you need it…

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Answer 11

From what I could find it looks like your 122R (red) and 122Y (amber) lights measure 3.75" x 1.70" x .81". We don't have any replacement lense directly for the GLO-BRITE lights but we do have some similar lights that you could use…

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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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SumoSprings to Level 2003 Ford F-150 When Towing or Carrying Additional Weight in Truck Bed

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