What Rear Axle Suspension Enhancement Works Best For My 2018 Ford F-150

Question:

Hi, I have a 2018 Ford F-150 Platinum 4x4 long bed and tow a 8,000lb 30 ft travel trailer. I am having trouble with rear end squat and a light front end even when I fully load up the WD Hitch. Also have trouble with porpoising when I hit big bumps going down the road. We also get pushed around pretty badly by 18 wheelers when we passed them or they pass us. I am considering upgrading my suspension and am not sure which route will provide the best option for us. I have been looking at the sumo springs, timbren springs, the Roadmaster Active Suspension Custom Leaf Spring Enhancement Kit, and the TorkLift StableLoad Suspension Upgrade w Quick-Disconnect - Lower Overload Springs - Stainless Steel 2018 Ford F-150. I really like the factory ride when running unloaded so I want to keep that as much as possible. Which route is my best option? I also looked at air bags but it appears that those arent a good option with a WD Hitch. Any help would be appreciated! I only want to do upgrades once!

asked by: Mike S

Expert Reply:

When it comes to suspension enhancement for your 2018 Ford F-150 I recommend The RoadActive Suspension Custom Leaf Spring Enhancement Kit # RAS3611-B. This system has a 2,000 pound capacity which will actively strengthen your vehicle's factory leaf springs into a mechanically active suspension system. It is an easy bolt-on installation. The unit secures under the leaf spring and around the factory U-bolts. The system helps extend the life of leaf springs, shock absorbers, shackles, and even tires. It also helps eliminate axle wrap, wheel hop, bottoming out, and even with being pushed around when being passed by a bigger vehicle.

When it comes to your weight distribution I would make sure it's rated properly. You can do this by making sure your weight distribution is tuned to your trailer tongue weight. A system rated to low for your actual tongue weight will not have the stiffness needed to shift your trailers tongue weight forward to the vehicle's front axle and when it is rated to high it will be too stiff and cause the trailer to have weird handling.

I have attached a review video link below.

expert reply by: Noah E