Best Option for Suspension Enhancement on Lifted 2016 Ford F-150

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Timbren springs on a lifted truck? I have a 2016 F150 xlt that has a lift kit installed. When my empty trailer is on I have approx 7-1/2 to 8 inches between the frame and the axle. How tall are the standard kits? I have seen videos with spacers added but only on 250-350 models. Thanks

asked by: Derik W

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While we have great suspension enhancement options for your 2016 Ford F-150, the Timbren systems are not a good fit for lifted vehicles, in particular due to the large 8" of space you have just with an unloaded trailer hooked up (without any weight on the truck there is only supposed to be 1/2" of space from the rubber spring to where it makes contact). Timbrens are a decent set up overall, but there are better kits that provide more benefit at all times.

The best option for your lifted 2016 Ford F-150 is the RoadActive Suspension Custom Leaf Spring Enhancement Kit # RAS3611-B (for a 2-wheel drive) or # RAS3611-Y (for a 4-wheel drive but it does not fit Regular Cab models).

This system installs on the leaf spring which is why it works with a truck that has a lift compared to a jounce spring style that needs a certain amount of travel to be effective. The reasons why the RAS is so good is because because it is an active system which works to continually reinforce your original leaf spring suspension. The force normally put on your F-150's current leaf springs - either when towing your trailer or just when making a tight turn - gets transferred to the RAS Enhancement Kit, allowing your leaf springs to work normally.

The RAS Enhancement Kit also helps to keep your F-150 level at all times for better traction and handling because it allows your front wheels to stay completely on the ground instead of being slightly raised as you are towing. Additionally, the RoadActive Suspension Custom Leaf Spring Enhancement Kit is an easy install that only requires bolting on and there is zero maintenance whatsoever required. For your F-150 (or any truck, in all honesty), this is the option I highly recommend going with.

I have added a link to a video review for you which of this system which I also recommend taking a look at.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

On your 2014 Ford F-150 STX, I recommend the RoadActive Suspension Kit #RAS3611-Y if you have a 4WD truck or the #RAS3611 if you have a 2WD truck. This system easily installs over your leaf springs to improve the stability and control of your factory…

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Answer 2

In regards to installing the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C31083 on a 2016 Ford F-150, I have attached for you below a super detailed photo that explains the fishwire technique. I don't have an install video on this truck but the…

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Answer 3

Yes, for your 2020 Ford F-150 the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver #C31083 will work perfectly. This hitch is designed specifically for your truck and it will use existing holes in it's frame rails for a simple bolt-on, no-drill…

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Answer 4

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 5

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 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

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 8

If your current springs have 5 leaves then going to a 7 leaf spring will increase the height of the trailer a little and make the trailer more susceptible to sway. Regarding capacity if you go with springs rated higher than what is required it will…

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Answer 9

We do have the Rhino-Rack Masterkey Lock Barrels #RRRK093-2 which will provide you with 2 new lock cores and keys for your Rhino-Rack Zenith MasterFit Rooftop Cargo Box #RRRMFZ66. As far as pricing goes on the different sets they can change based on…

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Answer 10

The best option we offer for your dump trailer is the Erickson Mesh Tarp and Truck Bed Cover part #EM57059 which measures 12' wide x 16' long. It's not the exact dimensions you wanted but it will still cover most of the area you need it…

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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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