Recommended Air Bag System and Spacers for a 2005 Ford F-150

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I have a 2005 Ford F-150 with a 6 inch lift I’m trying to tow my toy hauler and my truck sqwats a few inches in the back what do I do

asked by: Tim S

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Expert Reply:

To address the squatting in your lifted 2005 Ford F-150, I recommend the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs with Internal Jounce Bumpers item # AL88200 and some lift spacers. This system has a 5,000 lbs load leveling capacity and is compatible with in bed hitches.

To determine which spacer you need you will need to take a measurement under your truck. If you have a true 6" lift in the rear of your Ford you will need the 6" Lift item # AL52460 or the Angled 6" Lift item # AL79GV.

If you do not have a full 6" lift in the rear you will only need the 4" Lift item # AL52440 or the Angled 4" Lift item # AL49GV.

I recommend adding the Air Lift Load Controller Compressor System for Air Helper Springs item # AL25856. This onboard dual path compressor system is designed to allow you to adjust your PSI from the comfort of your cab. The Dual path function gives you the ability to adjust the PSI in the bags individually to help you compensate for off center loads.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Answer 1

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Answer 2

We can get you set up with a nice kit for sure! To start you of course need bags and the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs part #AL88375 is a nice solid choice which will give you 5,000 lbs. of load leveling capability. This will…

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

The best air bag suspension enhancement for your 2020 Ram 1500 4x4 are the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs #AL57375. These are the best for your Ram because they have the highest capacity at 5,000 lbs and do not either replace your coil…

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Answer 5

I reached out to my contact at Air Lift and there is a way to make an air suspension work on your 6 inch lift, but they can't confirm it's safety and it would require buying a kit, a spacer kit, and replacement air bags to make functional.…

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Answer 6

I spoke with my contact at Air Lift about kit #AL57295 on your 2014 Ram 3500. He stated that what you are experiencing is normal. What I recommend is getting the truck loaded up and the trailer coupled and then adding however much air is needed to…

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Answer 7

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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

It sounds like the purpose of getting the air helper spring would be to counteract the 1 inch compression you're getting in your rear suspension caused by the pin weight of your 5th wheel. If that's the case, I believe that the AirLift 5000…

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

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