Rear Suspension Enhancement Recommendation for a 2012 Ford F-250 6.7L Diesel

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looking to put air springs on my 2012 f250 ford 6.7 diesel. it is a crew cab with the short box. I will be towing a fifth wheel with 2000 lbs of pin weight. can you please advise me what your choice would be. thank you

asked by: Mark T

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We have many rear suspension enhancement options for your 2012 Ford F-250 Super Duty, but to determine which kit will work best, we will want to take a look at the frame brackets for your fifth wheel hitch.

On Ford Super Duty trucks, there is a hole in the frame rail just above the rear axle (see photo). If that hole is exposed, then I recommend installing the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs, # F2597. Firestone is an industry leader in the air bag market and this kit was designed to fit 4WD or 2WD Diesel models of the F-250.

If the frame brackets for your fifth wheel hitch cover the hole in the frame, I recommend looking into a bump stop replacement option like the Timbren Springs, # TFR250SDG, that you referenced. These springs will replace the factory bump stops on your truck and will not interfere with the frame brackets of your fifth wheel hitch.

I've attached installation videos of both products for you to check out.

expert reply by: John H

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Answer 1

I did not catch what kit you were using but if you have a 2015 Ford F-250 then the correct Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System is part #TFR250SDG. If this is the kit you have then these will actually attach to the frame and then center over…

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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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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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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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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…

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Hey Tarek, for your 2023 Ford Raptor I recommend checking out the Timbren Suspension Enhancement System #T75MR. This suspension enhancement system has a load leveling capacity of 3,000 lbs, will increase stability while reducing sag, and will…

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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…

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To determine the size of the brake assemblies you need you have to measure the depth and width of the hub drum on the axle like what you see in the picture I attached. The most common size is 2-1/4 inch wide like the #T4071600-500 that you…

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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…

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Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

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Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors…

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