Air Helper Springs Suspension Enhancement for 2021 Ford F-150

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On my 2021 Ford F-150 when empty I have 8” from bottom of frame to top of axle. With rv trailer hooked up I have 6” between bottom of frame and axle. The blue summo spring is a total of 6 1/4” tall so will the summo really help my truck

asked by: Joe C

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Helpful Expert Reply:

Yes, the SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs - Rear Axle item # SSR-211-54 would help your 2021 Ford F-150 while hauling your trailer. However, those springs do not fit your 2021 Ford F-150 they fit GMC's from 2007-2010 and we do not have a model of Sumosprings that fit your truck.

I recommend the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs with Internal Jounce Bumpers item # AL67PD. These have a 5,000-lb weight capacity. The air bags reduce the strain on your rear suspension, increase safety, and compensate for uneven loads. They level your truck from front to back and adjust independently for side-to-side leveling of off-center loads. They also improve steering and braking performance. The LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate air springs have internal bumpers, so you get the adjustable load support of air springs and the comfort and reliability of jounce springs. Jounces also work as a fail-safe if air springs lose pressure. The Air Lift LoadLifter helper springs are also the only airbag system that is compatible with a 5th wheel hitch.

I also recommend the Air Lift WirelessAIR Compressor System for Air Helper Springs - Remote - Bluetooth - EZ Mount item # AL74000EZ. Air Lift's premium, wireless, onboard compressor system with Bluetooth allows you to fill your air springs at the touch of a button. The WirelessAIR also automatically maintains pre-set air pressure levels. It lets you adjust 2 air springs independently with the wireless remote control. This allows you to level your vehicle front to back. It also allows you to get side-to-side leveling of off-center loads by inflating each spring with a different amount of air.

I make this recommendation off of the information available to me. If you don't want an airbag system please email me with your trailer specifications and whether or not your F-150 is 2WD or 4WD and I would be happy to come up with another solution for the sagging you are experiencing when you are hauling your trailer.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Answer 1

It sounds like the purpose of getting the air helper spring would be to counteract the 1 inch compression you're getting in your rear suspension caused by the pin weight of your 5th wheel. If that's the case, I believe that the AirLift 5000…

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Answer 2

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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Answer 3

The Hellwig Adjustable Big Wig Rear Anti-Sway Bar #HE94FR is only going to leave a few inches between it and the spare tire, as you can see in the attached picture. Depending on how far forward you have the tire it could potentially interfere with…

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Answer 4

We have run into this quite a few times in the past, and the best option will be replacing the Lance 7-pin connector with a standard 7-way blade connector like the #PK12706. This will give you a standard 7-way connector to plug into the factory 7-way…

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Answer 5

Hey Justin, for your 2024 Chevy Silverado 2500 the big difference between the SumoSprings Solo part #SSR-207-47 and the Rebel part #SSR-203-40-2 is the weight capacity of either. The Solo can provide up to an additional 1,500 lbs of support and the…

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Answer 6

We have 2 different SumoSpring kits that fit your 2022 Chevy Silverado 2500HD: - 1,500 lb Capacity #SSR-207-47 - 3,000 lb Capacity #SSR-203-40-2 With an ideal weight distribution system you won't need any kind of suspension help so I recommend…

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Answer 7

If you are going to be hauling a conventional trailer or something in your truck bed I suggest the SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs - Rear Axle #SSR-207-47. They are maintenance-free - no tubing to run or air pressure to monitor like with air…

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Answer 8

Yes, there are a several options to add Sumo Springs to your 2022 Chevy Silverado 3500 and you'll generally want to choose based off the weights of the payloads you typically carry in your truck bed or the size of the trailer you're towing.…

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Answer 9

For your 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs #SSR-207-47. These springs have a 1,500 lbs capacity and help minimize sway and absorb bumps and shocks. The durable composition these springs are made up of resist damage…

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Answer 10

Yes, the SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Spring kit #SSR-207-47 fits your 2018 GMC Sierra 3500 Denali 4WD pickup. These jounce springs will usefully stiffen your rear suspension with progressive resistance when it is under load but they will not…

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Answer 11

You're experiencing the harsher ride because the overload springs engage when you tow, so what you're really needing to do is add some support to either prevent or delay the overload springs from engaging. I spoke at length with my…

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