Are Timbrens Better Than Air Bags for a 2011 Ford F-150 Because of Higher Weight Capacity

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I haul a 9000 pound machine with me 6.2L f150. would these be a better option than actual airbags since the rating on the bags is usually around 5k? Im trying to keep my unloaded ride about the same also.

asked by: Adam G

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The Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System part # TFR1504D is an excellent option for a 2011 Ford F-150 that does indeed offer the highest weight capacity at 8,600 lbs. That said, this is only for payload/tongue weight and does not need to be equal to the weight of the trailer. The drawback of this option is that they can sometimes affect the unloaded ride quality.

The best option to retain factory unloaded ride quality would be to use air bags, the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs part # AL57200. The same goes for these as well in regards to payload/tongue weight. Please note, air bags are not available for Raptor models.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

My recommendation would be the Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System #TFR1504D like you were already thinking. These heavy duty rubber jounce-style springs work independently to support off center loads on the rear of your vehicle and become…

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Answer 2

For your 2013 Ford F-150 Ecoboost 4x4, we do have suspension enhancement available that will allow your truck to have less sag when towing your gooseneck trailer. It will not give you more towing capacity or more payload capacity, but it will assist…

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Timbrens are great suspension enhancement options for reducing sag when towing, but the part #TFRTT1502D that you referenced is going to be too harsh as it is a designed for severe duty applications. The part #TUR100 is going to be best option. It…

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Since you do not have the 8,200 lb pay load the #SSA28 would not be the right kit for you, but we do have solutions that would work great for your 2014 Ford F-150. The two most popular options are the Timbren part #TFR1504D and the Firestone Ride…

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Answer 5

A rear axle air spring kit will help offset the sag you're experiencing in your lifted FX4 when you tow. You will most likely need a 6-inch spacer to install the AirLift kit #AL57200 you referenced but you can refer to the linked diagram to…

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According to my research, the towing capacity of a 2014 Ford F-150 King Ranch with the 3.5L EcoBoost can vary from 7,500 lbs to 11,300 lbs depending on drive type, axle ratio, and gross combined weight rating. If you can provide me with this…

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The factory trailer hitch on your 2010 Ford F-150 has a class III rating. This will be sufficient to tow your boat and trailer but if you would like to upgrade to a class IV then the only option for this is the TorkLift SuperHitch Hero Trailer Hitch…

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Answer 8

You can install suspension enhancement with a weight distribution system but you'll have to basically reset the system back up after the suspension enhancement is installed. Since you want to make sure the ride quality isn't affected when…

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The Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System #TFR1504D is a great product to use for your 2014 Ford F-150 XLT 4x4. It will help to support up to 8,600 lbs and you can forget about them after the installation. They come with a limited lifetime…

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Answer 10

Adding a Timbren system like the part #TFRTT1502D definitely would help, but it would not be an adequate replacement for your weight distributions system. Your weight distribution system distributes the tongue weight of your trailer to your front…

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It's easy to see where the confusion may lie so I'll do my best to try and clarify for you. If there is sag on the rear of your 2012 Ford F-150 that is caused by a heavy load in the truck bed as you are towing with your weight distribution…

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Answer 12

When choosing between the Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System part #TFRTT1502D and the Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System part #TFR1504D for your application the heavier Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System part #TFR1504D will be…

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