What Suspension Enhancement Will Fit on a 2018 Ford F-150 With Firestone Air Bags Installed?

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Can this system be installed WITH airbags? I have Firestone 2582 bags that I’m happy with but hear great things about this system too. If it’s physically possible to run both, do you guys have any experience with anyone running the combo?

asked by: Korbe P

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Expert Reply:

There is only one other suspension enhancement that we carry that will work with the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs # F2582 that you currently have installed on your 2018 Ford F-150. The TorkLift StableLoad Suspension Upgrade w Quick-Disconnect, Stainless Steel # TLA7310S or Black # TLA7310. These allow for you to reduce the gap between the lower overload spring and other springs when you are hauling a heavy load. When you are just driving the F-150 without the additional load you can simply turn the wedge out of the way with a 3/8" Ratchet # PT84RR.

The RoadActive Suspension # RAS3611-Y will not fit with the Firestone Air Bags, as they both mount to the spring pack above the axle. There are some vehicles that you can use them in tandem as the mounts will not interfere with each other. I have not had any experience with both of these systems used together but they both do have their individual benefits that would work well together.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

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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Answer 2

Both the TorkLift #TLA7310S Stainless StableLoad and the RAS #RAS3611-Y would absolutely help with the body roll in turns, porpoising and sway caused by crosswinds. Both systems are very highly rated by our customers. I'd agree that air…

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Answer 3

There are a few different options for your 2017 Ford F-150. In my opinion I would go with Item #TLA7310S. These are going to be the easiest to install and use. When towing and you add weight, the spring pack flattens which then your overload spring…

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Answer 4

The RoadActive Suspension Custom Leaf Spring Enhancement Kit #RAS3611-YHD will provide a more stable ride on your 2018 Ford F-150. Since this system is active as soon as you install it on your F-150 it does not require the additional load to compress…

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Answer 5

For your 2019 Ford F-150 Extended Cab 4WD with the 6-1/2' bed I recommend the RoadActive Suspension Custom Leaf Spring Enhancement Kit #RAS3611-Y as its 2000lb load capacity is more than enough for the 1200lbs you are planning on adding to your…

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Answer 6

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 is…

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Answer 7

The TorkLift StableLoad Suspension Upgrade #TLA7310S that you referenced basically allows the overload springs of the vehicle suspension to engage sooner to gain additional suspension support whereas the RoadActive Suspension kit #RAS4611 basically…

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Answer 8

For suspension enhancement on your 2022 Ford F-150, I recommend the RoadActive Suspension Custom Leaf Spring Enhancement Kit - Heavy Duty #RAS3611-YHD. The RoadActive leaf spring enhancement is a better choice than air bags because the leaf spring…

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Answer 9

For your 2020 Ford F-150 4x4 the best suspension enhancement you can install is the RoadActive Suspension kit part #RAS3611-YHD as it gives you the support you are looking for to reduce the sag, the support is adjustable, and unlike other options it…

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Answer 10

If you install the RoadActive Suspension Kit part #RAS3611-YHD on your 2014 Ford F-150 I wouldn't also recommend a sway bar. The RAS system is going to feel like you installed a sway bar and as someone who has a vehicle with really thick sway…

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Answer 11

Yes, you can use the RoadActive Suspension Custom Leaf Spring Enhancement Kit part #RAS3611-YHD with a weight distribution system on a Ford F-150. The spring bar tension won't be as high with the RAS as it woud be without but aside from that…

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Answer 12

The HD version of the RAS system is definitely the way to go as it provides better support and stability when towing a trailer as heavy as yours compared to the non-HD version. Since you have a 4 wheel drive you'd want the part #RAS3611-YHD.

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