Comparing Air Bags and SumoSprings for a 2015 Jayco Alante 31L

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So If I have Sumo Springs on rear axle can I still install the Airlift Loadlifter 5,000’s on the same axle?

asked by: John D

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Expert Reply:

The correct SumoSprings Maxim Custom Helper Springs for a 2015 Jayco Alante 31L are part # SSR-184-40-1 and the correct Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs are part # AL57344. That said, they both mount outside of the frame in the same spot so you would not be able to use both. Normally, I tend to like air bags better because of their adjustability but for applications like this where you pretty much have the same load every time, I recommend the SumoSprings Maxim Custom Helper Springs which are also maintenance free so there's no messing with air leaks or filling/deflating the air bags. They are also one of the most popular options out there as far as suspension upgrades go.

expert reply by: Conner L

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As your 2023 Fleetwood Flair is on a Ford F53 V8 18,000LB GVWR chassis you have 2 choices for the rear sway bar. The Roadmaster Rear Anti-Sway Bar #RM-1139-149 is 1-5/8" in diameter and mounts in addition to the factory sway bar. They also offer…

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For your 2016 Jayco RV built on the Ford F-53 chassis, I recommend going with the SumoSprings Custom Helper Springs over an air bag kit. These springs will provide you with excellent support to level your ride and minimize any sway that you are…

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In regards to the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs part #AL57344, you'll still be able to raise the rear of the motorhome for leveling but if you're doing so for service and the rear axle would be suspended, then you would want to…

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The best improvement you can make to your 2021 Fleetwood Flair 32S built on a Ford F-53 chassis is with a rear sway bar like the Roadmaster part #RM-1139-149, followed by a front bar #RM-1139-148, and then finally with a steering stabilizer #RM63RR.…

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When your Lippert Ground Control system is beeping, it means there is some sort of error and it sounds like your screen isn't actually showing what that error might be. The first step you'll need to take is to unplug the 4 pin connection on…

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The Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs #AL57344 are in fact a fit for your 2018 Ford F-53 chassis with a GVWR of 22,000 lbs. These will include everything you will need to make the installation happen with the exception of the tools of…

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The correct Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs for a 2015 Jayco Alante 31L is part #AL57344. These are an excellent option to add additional load leveling, sway control, and improved stability. Please note, they do require drilling into the…

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Answer 10

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Answer 12

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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