Recommended Air Lift Rear Air Springs and Compressor for 2003 Ford F-250 4x4

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Hi, id like to know if the AL89399 is compatible with my 2003 Ford F250 4x4 SRW. I am hauling a 17000 GCWR Dump Trailer and want to upgrade to an AIr Bags system. I am also considering mating the AL88399 with your 7200 Wireless Air Leveling Compressor Kit. Thanks for you response.

asked by: Eric V

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Expert Reply:

The correct Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs with Internal Jounce Bumpers for your 2003 Ford F-250 4x4 is the part # AL88390. This system features a 5,000 pound weight capacity and the adjustable bags along with the integrated jounce springs will provide excellent rear support for your dump trailer.

This will work perfectly with the WirelessAIR Compressor System # AL74000 that you referenced so you can adjust the springs from the comfort of your cab.

The Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 # AL88399 that you referenced is designed for the newer 2017-2019 Ford F-250 so the mounting brackets won't fit your 2003 model F-250.

expert reply by: Chris R

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Answer 1

I called B & W to double check, and they recommend either removing the plastic bed liner or cutting out the liner where the Companion Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch #BWRVK3500-5W will rest. This is so the hitch has the best possible surface to rest…

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Answer 2

We have talked to B&W before and they recommend either removing the plastic bed liner or cutting out the bed liner where the Companion Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch #BWRVK3500-5W will rest so the hitch has the best surface to set on. Also the weight…

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Answer 3

The Air Lift system #AL88399 you mentioned is going to work perfectly for you. The upper brackets on this kit mount to the bottom of the frame rails on your truck so it will not interfere with the factory 5th wheel prep package. This setup is also…

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Based on your photos, I can not identify the system you have and it appears that it was a custom job that doesn't work with current options. My recommendation is to remove the customized system and start over so you know that all of your parts…

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Answer 5

A Companion fifth wheel hitch has to be used with a B and W Turnoverball gooseneck hitch and cannot be used with a Curt like the one you referenced. For your 2002 Ford F-Series Super Duty you would want to use the gooseneck hitch part #BWGNRK1108-5W…

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Answer 6

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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Answer 7

Choosing the right height setting for your 5th wheel hitch is a combination of a few different variables. First of all you want your towing setup to be as level as possible. With your Montana High Country 340BH level you will want to measure from the…

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Answer 8

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 9

Most fifth wheel rails are made to the same industry standard dimensions. They aren't all though. If you measure 22 inches on center between the two rails and they look like the rails of the #RP30035 that you referenced they would be the industry…

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Answer 10

The Ram OEM 5th wheel puck system, shown in the linked photo and article, was launched in 2013 so what you have in your truck is likely to be an aftermarket installation of some kind. These newer Ram trucks with the factory prep can directly accept a…

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Answer 11

To get the B&W Patriot #BWRVK3200 to work with your 2006 Dodge Ram you're going to need a set of 5th wheel rails #DM8552016-71. These rails are custom fit to your vehicle so they'll just bolt right up to the frame. It is worth mentioning…

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Answer 12

Thank you for the photo of your 2016 Ram 3500's bed rail which sits 59-inches above ground. You are correct that the recommended minimum clearance between a bed rail and the underside of the trailer's overhang is 5 to 6-inches, as shown in…

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