Suspension Enhancement Recommendation for 2006 Ford F-150 Towing Fifth Wheel

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Recommeded suspension enhancement for f150 towing keystone light 5th wheel?

asked by: Stephen

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For your 2006 Ford F-150 we have suspension enhancement that would fit and work well. But since you have a fifth wheel hitch rail kit installed in the bed of your truck you'll have to go with a Timbren setup like the part # TFR1502D for if you have a 2 wheel drive or part # TFR150D.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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I recommend going with a Timbren system like you have referenced. These types of systems work well for loads that do not change much, like a 5th wheel trailer, but each side can also work independently of the other for varying loads. For a 4-Wheel…

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For a standard 2006 Ford F-150 you want the 6,000 lb Timbren Set #TFR150D. The 7,000 lb Set #TFRTT150D is a Severe Service kit and is designed for vehicles that will have a pretty constant heavy load like if you use a slide-in camper or salt spreader…

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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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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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A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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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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If you are considering Timbrens like the #TDR1500DQ and the SumoSprings like the #SSR-307-47 for your 2022 Ram 1500 4x4, I recommend the SumoSprings #SSR-307-47. The SumoSprings will offer the same quality as the Timbrens in terms of suspension…

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Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors which we…

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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 10

Hey Michael, thanks for reaching out! The Timbren Active Off-Road Bumpstops #T28GR you installed on your 2018 Ford F-150 unfortunately have that reputation among users (although Timbren claims their systems provide a smooth ride). Because of this we…

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Answer 11

Yes, I have listed for your below the roof rack systems from Rhino-Rack, Thule, and Yakima that will fit the RetraxPRO XR Hard Tonneau Covers like part #RTT-80243 for your 2019 Ram 1500. Rhino-Rack Vortex Crossbar System part #RRVA180B-RRRLT600…

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Answer 12

Hey Joshua, the Aries Grille Guard part #AA3056 that you referenced that fits your 2005 Ford F-150 comes with the needed install hardware so you would not need to get that separately. If somehow you misplaced it we do have it as a replacement part…

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