Should Air Bag Helper Springs be Inflated Before or After Hooking Up Weight Distribution

Question:

I have a 35foot 4inch trailer and im pulling it with a 2011 f-150 5.0 I want to buy airbags Im having a squat 2inch in the rear. Im wondering if you air up before or after the wd system. To get it to not squat.

asked by: Eric W

Expert Reply:

When using a weight distribution system with air bag helper springs you will first couple the trailer to your 2011 Ford F-150. Do not engage the spring bars yet. Then add air to the air bags. Last, engage the spring bars. After checking the set up you may need to add or remove air from the air bags.

expert reply by: Michael H