Recommended Air Springs to Level Out 2008 Ford F-150 with Driver Side Tool Box
Question:
Load leveling capacity vs gvwr. Should the load leveling capacity match gvwr. I have spent hours trying to research and have found no answers. I have a 08 f150 with a heavy steal toolbox mounted to the driver side and a load of tools In the driverside backseat as well. Truck leans pretty bad but the setup is how I need it for work. I would like to level the load. Also occasionally bumper pull a 16 foot steel trailer caged in steel. I just need to level things out.ride right says 4800 is this enough to level and still be safe
asked by: Jon
Expert Reply:
The Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs # F2350 referenced in your question, which features a load-leveling capacity of 4,800 pounds, will work great for your application. This will be plenty of capacity to level out your Ford F-150 with your loaded tool box and with the added tongue weight from a trailer.
With the air springs installed you will be able to adjust the bags independently so that your truck isn't leaning from the driver side tool box and loaded tools in the backseat. The bags can be adjusted from 5 psi to 100 psi to ensure a level, comfortable ride regardless of what you're carrying or pulling.
What you might also consider adding is a compressor kit like the Air Command II # F2178 so that you can adjust the springs from the comfort of your cab.
I have attached a couple short video demonstrations that you can also check out.
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Firestone Air Command Standard Duty Air Compressor - Analog - Dual Path
- Air Suspension Compressor Kit
- Wired Control
- Dual Path
- Analog Display
- 100 psi
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Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs - Double Convoluted - Rear Axle
- Vehicle Suspension
- Rear Axle Suspension Enhancement
- Air Springs
- Heavy Duty
- Firestone
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Replacement Air Spring for Firestone Ride-Rite Kit - Double Convoluted - Model 224C
- Accessories and Parts
- Vehicle Suspension
- Springs
- Air Spring
- Double Convoluted
- 3/4 NPT
- Firestone
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