Comparing Timbrens and Air Lift Air Bags for a 2021 Ford F-150

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I have a 2021 F0150 4x4 PowerBoost that is pulling a travel trailer. The trailer tongue weight is just shy of 800 lbs. I am using a 900 lb weight distribution hitch with sway control. Which of TFR1504E Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System 2021 Ford F-150 and AL82WQ Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs - Rear Axle 2021 Ford F-150 would be better to add for enhanced stability when pulling the trailer? Thanks!

asked by: Mike G

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The Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs part # AL82WQ are a much better option for a 2021 Ford F-150 than the Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System part # TFR1504E because they can be adjusted to your exact load for the best mix between support and comfort. They also work well with weight distribution systems, just be sure to set the airbags up first. They feature a no drill install as well so no modifications are needed to the vehicle.

The Timbrens are still a good option as well, they don't require any maintenance like airbags but they do have a tendency to ride rough even unloaded.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

Good question as there are specific air bags needed to fit your 2022 Ford F-150 with the PowerBoost engine (please note that there are no air bags that fit if you have the optional Continuously Controlled Damping). The best option for air bags that…

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Answer 2

We do have an option that will fit the 2023 Ford F-150 with the PowerBoost hybrid engine. What you need is the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs #AL82WQ. These feature a bolt-on installation, come with a lifetime warranty, and are made in…

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Answer 3

I do have an option for you but the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs part #F2582 are indeed incompatible with a 2021 Ford F-150 PowerBoost due to additional brackets on the frame where the air bags mount. Instead, you will need to use the Air…

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Answer 4

The Timbren Kit item #TFR1504E you referenced does fit your 2022 Ford F-150 and can be installed with the RAS kit item #RAS3611-Y that you already have installed. They are not designed to work together though. It will be a tight fit when you are…

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Since your 2022 Ford F-150 4WD has the PowerBoost hybrid engine the correct Air Lift Loadlifter 5000 kit is the part #AL54JQ if you want the version that has bags with internal jounce bumpers or part #AL82WQ for the version without them.

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Answer 6

Most of the time when a tow setup is porpoising with a weight distribution system all you have to do is add a bit more spring bar tension to minimize the porpoising. With an Equalizer system you would need to angle the spring bars down further to add…

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Answer 7

I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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Answer 8

Since you have a wheelbase/axle spacing of 38 inches the correct hanger kit for slipper springs would be the part #HAP-105-205-01. And then for a 7k trailer axle the u-bolt kit you'd want would be the part #APUBR-8. I attached the diagram to use…

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Answer 9

What you're going to need is two of the transfer switches in that case. I have attached a diagram from Furrion that shows you how you're going to need to hook the two transfer switches #F30ATS up: -one to the other, then one branching off to…

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Answer 10

The old version of the #HBA-CAM used 4 wires, but the product was updated awhile back and now uses only two wires as shown in the photo on the product description page. The white wire from the HBA-CAM would tap into the white ground wire and the blue…

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Answer 11

If you are needing the hub and drum assembly then you will want to go with the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly #8-201-5UC3-EZ but if you are just looking for an idler hub then you will want part #8-213-5UC1 instead. These come with the correct…

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Answer 12

The best option we offer for your dump trailer is the Erickson Mesh Tarp and Truck Bed Cover part #EM57059 which measures 12' wide x 16' long. It's not the exact dimensions you wanted but it will still cover most of the area you need it…

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