Recommended Suspension Enhancement for a 2019 Nissan Armada

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Hello I have a 2019 Nissan Armada SL AWD. The maximum towing capacity is 8500 lbs. The max tongue weight is 850 lbs. We are looking at a travel trailer that has a listed dry weight of 7200 lbs. The tongue weight is 930 ish. The Nissan has factory auto ride leveling rear air shocks. Is there a shock, airbag or other upgrade that could make the Nissan max tongue weight be less of an issue? Also, if the tongue weight includes the battery and propane tanks, could relocating them help? I will be using a brake controller and weight distributing hitch.

asked by: Jay M

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Expert Reply:

The only suspension enhancement option for a 2019 Nissan Armada is the Firestone Coil-Rite Air Helper Springs part # F4150. That said, these airbags are only for models without factory auto-leveling suspension. If you have factory auto-leveling suspension then the only thing that will help with tongue weight is a weight distribution system. I recommend the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control part # EQ37100ET.

It is possible to rearrange items on the trailer to change the tongue weight but this is not ideal since it can affect handing and stability.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

The Firestone Coil-Rite Air Helper Springs #F4150 will work with the OEM air suspension on your 2017 Nissan Armada as long as the air bags aren't installed inside the coil springs (see attached photo). I tried looking up where the air suspension…

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Answer 2

When not towing/pulling anything with your Nissan Armada, the Firestone Coil-Rite Air Helper Springs - Rear Axle #F4150 should be inflated to a minimum of 5psi to prevent the bags from deforming without any air in them. When towing, you want to start…

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Answer 3

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 vehicle…

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Answer 4

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 5

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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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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Answer 7

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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Answer 8

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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Answer 9

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 improves…

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