Recommended SuperSprings Suspension Enhancement for 2017 Ford Transit 350HD

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Hi, I have a Ford Transit 350HD with a camper conversion. The GAWR for the rear axle is 6,720# and per the CAT scale, we are running 5,740#. We would like to lift the rear about an inch or so, but dont want to make the ride too harsh. Which supersprings would you recommend: SSA42 1,600# capacity SSA43 1,900# capacity Thanks!

asked by: Brenna

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SuperSprings explains their weight ratings in the following way: "If you were to take the ends of the SuperSprings, apply pressure down, and turn the arch into a straight line, this is how we rate their capacity."

They also have three different settings, including a "medium" that will offer the support you are looking for in your 2017 Ford Transit T350HD but without creating a harsh ride. Due to this I recommend the SuperSprings Custom Suspension Stabilizer and Sway Control Kit # SSA43, with a 1,900 lb capacity, over the 1,650 lb capacity of SuperSprings # SSA42 because you have a heavy load at 5,740 lbs.

I assume that was measured with your camper not fully loaded, and without all the passengers and gear you will potentially be housing. Even if it was, the 5,740 lb load is heavy enough that the 1,900 lb capacity SuperSprings # SSA43 are still the best option for you.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

There isn't a specific size C-clamp listed when installing SuperSprings #SSA43 but something that has about at least a 4 inch gap between the upper and lower ends of the clamp, when fully opened, would be sufficient. Basically it is used to…

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Answer 2

The SuperSprings Custom Suspension Stabilizer and Sway Control Kit #SSA43 that you referenced will do a really great job of stiffening up the rear suspension on your Winnebago so that it better handles any loaded weight but it's not going…

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Answer 3

The SuperSprings Custom Suspension Stabilizer and Sway Control Kit #SSA43 are the correct fit for a 2017 Ford Transit. I confirmed with the manufacturer that these should be compatible with your motorhome, so I've attached the installation…

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Answer 4

When installing the SuperSprings Custom Suspension Stabilizer part #SSA43 on your 2017 Ford Transit T350, if you have two leaves in your leaf spring stack then you can use the middle bolt hole on the shackles but if you have three leaves in your…

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Answer 5

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 non-ABS…

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Answer 6

What you're going to need is two of the transfer switches in that case. I have attached a diagram from Furrion that shows you how you're going to need to hook the two transfer switches #F30ATS up: -one to the other, then one branching off to…

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Answer 7

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 8

If you are needing the hub and drum assembly then you will want to go with the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly #8-201-5UC3-EZ but if you are just looking for an idler hub then you will want part #8-213-5UC1 instead. These come with the correct…

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Answer 9

The old version of the #HBA-CAM used 4 wires, but the product was updated awhile back and now uses only two wires as shown in the photo on the product description page. The white wire from the HBA-CAM would tap into the white ground wire and the blue…

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Answer 10

If you are installing just the Firestone Ride-Rite kit, #F2400, and not also adding an on-board air compressor such as #F2158, then I would estimate that it should take about 2 hours to install the kit. That is for someone with some mechanical…

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Answer 11

A 4-way trailer connector will have four functions which means it will also have four wires for the exception of wishbone harnesses. These four functions are ground, tail light, right turn, and left turn. The ground function will usually be…

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Answer 12

It really just depends on what the wires are for. Most likely you have several ground wires among the 8 as well as a couple running light circuits in there as well. You just have to run all of the wires to the correct circuits. The 4-way wiring of…

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