Recommended SumoSprings for a 2017 Ford F-150

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I have a 2017 f150 lariat super crew 5.5 4wd truck. Stock height and suspension. I pull a #3,000 pop up trailer with #300 hitch weight. Trailer has toy hauler cage in front I load three bikes and gear into. So est + #600 to trailer which would add a large amount to tongue weight. Interested in sumo springs. Which options would be best to limit loaded rear sag. And when I loaded keep a soft/smooth ride?

asked by: Jared B

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SumoSprings like item # SS95QR are the best option for your application. The Rebel Custom Helper Springs are two separate pieces that only come in contact when weight is added to the rear of your 2017 F-150. This springs use progressive load control to support your trucks rear suspension. The more weight put on the rear end the compression in the springs. When you are not towing you will not notice the Sumosprings. They have a 3,000 lbs capacity.

I have linked a review video below.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Answer 1

I do have a solution for you, provided your 2017 Ford F-150 4X4's suspension is in good condition. None of our options can overcome a vehicle's suspension that is not in good working order. The squat you get when your trailer is hooked up to…

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The 3,000lb SumoSprings Rebel Custom Helper Springs #SS95QR will provide more support to reduce the amount of sag that you are having with your dump trailer. Both the Rebel and 1,500lb SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs #SSR-117-47 will perform…

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There are a few things you can do to try to even out your towing setup when traveling on unkept roads. You can add suspension enhancement to your truck, to your trailer, and then also upgrade the connection point between truck and trailer. Obviously…

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The Firestone Ride Rite kit part #F2582 would be a great option for an air suspension kit that fits your truck. Then for a compressor kit part #F2610 would work great.

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Answer 5

Because the Timbren suspension systems like the #TFRTT1504E you installed operate more as a longer bump stop, driving in conditions like you've mentioned and with the spring not engaged to the axle while under load, you're going to get a…

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Since you're going to be driving across country and spending a lot of time behind the wheel I recommend going with an air bag system because it will be the most comfortable. The Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs item #F2582 will be the best…

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The air bags of the Firestone Ride Rite kit part #F2582 do attach to both brackets so your suspension would be prevented from stretching out to provide you the articulation you need for traction so this wouldn't cost you any traction. Instead a…

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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 vehicle…

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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 10

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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Answer 12

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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