Suspension Enhancement Recommendation for 2020 Ford F-150 Towing Trailer with WD Hitch

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Hi, I am currently towing a 27 travel trailer that weighs 6K lbs. dry with a Chevy 2500 gas 4WD pickup. Love the stability and braking but hate the ride and fuel mileage. I really want to go to an F150 with the 3.5 ecoboost and 10 speed. What suspension upgrade would you recommend to combat squat and sway at speed on the interstate due to wind and big trucks? I am using a WD hitch. My preference would be to not affect the rear end height when empty, or I could tolerate maybe up to a 1 height increase. My main concern is stability. Thank you

asked by: Thomas K

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For your potential 2020 Ford F-150 the best suspension enhancement solution is the SuperSprings # SSA28 which gives you the adjustable support you are after while not affecting unloaded ride quality. These kits are also widely known for the increased stability overall when towing and not towing.

I attached an install video for this kit for you to check out as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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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…

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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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The correct Roadactive kit that fits your 2023 Ford F-150 is the part #RAS3611-YHD. I really like the RAS kits as they basically don't have any downsides. You get the adjustable support, an easy install, no maintenance, and actually…

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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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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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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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Yes we do have a set of Timbrens that fit your 2024 Toyota Tundra with the part #T45MR. These can give you up to an additional 6,000 lbs of suspension support.

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According to RoadActive Suspension the spring rate for the standard kit #RAS3611-S is 2,400 lbs. For the heavy duty #RAS3611-SHD it is 3,600 lbs. The heavy duty #RAS3611-SLHD is the same but only designed to fit if you have factory top overload…

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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The absolute best towing mirrors for your 2024 Ford F-150 are the K-Source Snap & Zap Custom Towing Mirrors #KS69NQ because they slip on over your OEM mirrors for a great fit that minimizes how much road vibration you see in the mirrors. We had…

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Accuracy is the most important thing when it comes to tongue weight scales in my opinion and convenience is a plus. The etrailer Tongue Weight Scale #e99044 is both. I have gotten my hands on this product and used it. One of my favorite things about…

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