Recommended Suspension and Sway Control for Springdale Trailer and 2018 Ford F-150

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Thank you for replying, I do have a weight distribution hitch, I purchased it along with the trailer. What about air bags?

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The RoadActive Suspension Custom Leaf Spring Enhancement Kit - Heavy Duty # RAS94FR is rated for up to 3,000 lbs and the # RAS3611-B rated for 2,000 lbs are both good options for suspension enhancement to reduce sag.

If you want to reduce sway then you'd be better off using a weight distribution system with sway control integrated. I recommend the Strait-Line Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion Bar - 12,000 lbs GTW, 1,200 lbs TW # RP66084 along with hitch ball # 19286. This will help reduce vehicle sag as well as be the best sway control option for your trailer.

expert reply by: Jason S

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11/23/2020

Thank you for replying, I do have a weight distribution hitch, I purchased it along with the trailer. What about air bags?

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Jason S.

11/23/2020

Air springs are a great option for adjustability since you already have the weight distributions system. I recommend the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs - Rear Axle # AL57268 which are a fit for your truck. It will adjust as needed to give stability and load leveling. If you want adjustability at your fingertips, I recommend adding a wireless compressor like # AL74000EZ. This keeps you from running air lines into the truck cab and still allows monitoring and adjusting.

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The tire pressure monitoring system I would recommend for a "beginner" or anyone looking for the easiest to setup and easiest to use in general is the TST TPMS part #TST-507-FT-4. The reason I recommend it is because it installs…

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The owner's manual for the 2014 Ford F-150 only shows the gross combined weight rating which is the most that the truck and trailer can weigh together. So I checked the towing guide from Ford for the 2014 model year. Capacity is also…

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The answer to your question will depend on how you use your truck. Vehicle-based systems like the RoadActive Suspension system or air bags will work just fine with a weight distribution system, but they work best to suspend weight being hauled in…

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There are a few different RoadActive Suspension enhancement kits available for a 2022 Ford F-150 with the weight capacity and drive being the differentiating factors. If you have a 2WD model and are loaded up to 600lbs or experience up to 2"…

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That's a good question and the right RoadActive Suspension Kit for your 2020 Ford F-150 with two-wheel drive really comes down to just two things: the amount of squat you are experiencing and if you are towing, the amount of tongue weight on…

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For your 2022 Ford F-150 the RoadActive Suspenion kit you'd want is the part #RAS94FR which is a confirmed fit and has the higher 3,000 lb weight capacity. The RAS kits are the best suspension enhancement kits out there since they give the…

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The main difference between the RoadActive Suspension #RAS54FR and #RAS4611, will be the weight capacities. Both of these will install and function the exact same way, but the #RAS54FR will have a maximum capacity of 3,000 pounds and should be used…

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The TorkLift StableLoad Suspension Upgrade #TLA7310S that fits your 2017 Ford F-150 is more of an upgrade for ride quality, and wouldn't do a great deal to help with sag. There is an option that will help tremendously with sag, however, which…

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The best option for suspension enhancement for your 2018 Ford F-150 to help with both sag and stability is definitely the RoadActive Suspension kit over air bags, and there are a number of reasons for that. The reason is the RoadActive Suspension…

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For as much weight as you plan to tow with your 2020 Ford F-150 you'd definitely want the higher rated RAS system part #RAS94FR that fits your 2020 Ford F-150. You'll need the extra support which will also help allow the ride quality…

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The RoadActive Suspension #RAS94FR and #RAS3611-YHD are different in that the #RAS94FR will only fit on 2wd models of the 2020 Ford F-150; the correct RAS system for your 2020 Ford F-150 with 4 wheel drive is the #RAS3611-YHD.

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The correct RoadActive Suspension (RAS) application will depend on whether you have a 4x2 or 4x4 truck and the amount of additional support you're needing. If you have a 4x2 truck, use #RAS3611-B for 2000 lbs of support or #RAS94FR for 3000…

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