Recommended Suspension Enhancement For 2022 Ford F-150 With Curt 5th Wheel Base Rails

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Hey guys just purchased the Curt custom 5th wheel installation bars/frame kit C93WR for my 2022 F150 XLT 3.5L Ecoboost, kit works great. Was wondering if these airbags F2582, would work with this kit as I noticed some of the mounting holes on the truck frame may be covered by the Curt frame bracket? And if it won’t work do you have a reference for one that will? Definitely need some airbag support for my towing. Thank you!

asked by: Andrew

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Great photos, thank you, and while we do have a suspension enhancement option for your 2022 Ford F-150, you are correct the Ride-Rite # F2582 won't work because they use the same mounting holes as the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit # C93WR. I then took a look at the Air Lift # AL47PD, but the issue there is they use U-bolts that go over the frame to mount, and the Curt brackets have the pronounced hump right where they would go.

So instead, of air bags, I highly recommend the RoadActive Suspension system, with the right fit for your '22 F-150 depending on if you have 2-wheel drive or 4-wheel drive:

- 2WD: RoadActive Suspension Custom Leaf Spring Enhancement Kit # RAS94FR

- 4WD: RoadActive Suspension Custom Leaf Spring Enhancement Kit # RAS3611-YHD

The RoadActive works by continually reinforcing your original leaf spring suspension. What that means is the force that would normally go to your F-150's OEM leaf springs will instead be transferred to the RAS Enhancement Kit, allowing your OEM leaf springs to work normally.

This will help your F-150 level out and give you much improved handling and traction when towing. The reason for that is, normally when you tow, particularly a 5th wheel trailer with a lot of pin weight, your factory leaf springs flatten out, causing the back end to sag, which leads to more difficult handling, but the RAS kit will actively counteract that, helping level and stabilize your truck.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

The cone that you see in the picture you attached of the Curt Crosswing part #C86JR is there to help align it with the rest of the hitch when you back the vehicle up into it and lower it down with the jacks. This ensures it is completely seated and…

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Answer 2

While not required as it is a 5th wheel hitch, safety chains are always a good idea, including for the Curt CrossWing Lightweight 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #C86JR. There are even specific chains and mounts for the CrossWing, the Curt Safety-Chain…

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Answer 3

I do have some advice and options for you but there isn't anything you can do to increase the payload capacity of your vehicle which is the weight in the bed and pin weight of the trailer while loaded. That said, as you mentioned you can…

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Answer 4

Based on the weight of the trailers and the type of terrain you will be driving on I do recommend the SuperSprings helper springs #SSR-117-47 for your 2016 Ford F-150 4x4. These springs are designed for models with stock height (not lifted) and for…

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Answer 5

When installing suspension enhancement on your 2021 Ford F-150 I recommend The Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Springs w/ Internal Bumpers #AL67PD. This airbag system has a 5,000 pound capacity and is designed to upgrade your rear suspension.…

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Answer 6

There are a number of differences between the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs #F2445 and Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs #AL88299, starting with fit. While the Air Lift will fit all models of the 2018 Toyota Tundra, the…

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Answer 7

Yes, you are going to also need the Demco Autoslide Capture Plates for Trailair Rota-Flex Pin Boxes #DM6171 when using the Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider #DM8550040 with your Road Armor pin box. For a suspension enhancement I…

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Answer 8

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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Answer 9

Hey Michael, thanks for reaching out! The Timbren Active Off-Road Bumpstops #T28GR you installed on your 2018 Ford F-150 unfortunately have that reputation among users (although Timbren claims their systems provide a smooth ride). Because of this we…

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Answer 10

We have gotten this question before and Firestone has told us that even though the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs #F2582 have not been tested specifically with wheel well liners, they have not heard of any issues regarding their installation…

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Answer 11

To maintain your air pressure in your air helper while you drive you will need the Air Lift WirelessAIR Compressor System #AL74000EZ. This system has a smart manifold which will maintain the air pressure within 3psi while you drive. The Air Lift…

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Answer 12

Yes, the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Ford #C93WR will work just fine with the Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider #DM8550040.

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