Recommended Rear Suspension Enhancement Springs for 1997 Ford F-250 Heavy Duty

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I have a 1997 F250HD, Diesel, their short bed which is 7 feet, and a Pull Rite fifth wheel. I would like to install a set of air bags but would like a little help on which set up would be best. I looked at the Firestone set as well as the Air Lift 5000. Can you help with this? Thanks

asked by: Kevin B

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For your 1997 Ford F-250 HD, I recommend installing the Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement Springs, # TFR150SDE, for a 2 wheel drive, and # TFR250SDE, for a 4 wheel drive.

These springs will fit models with or without factory top overload springs and there is no drilling required to install. I have attached links to the installation instructions as well as links to installation videos. You will notice that the trucks in the videos are different model years than your F-250, but the installation process will be similar.

Keep in mind, the Timbren springs or an air bag system will not increase the payload or towing capacity of your truck. They are designed to assist your vehicles existing suspension to reduce sag and improve handling and stabilization.

expert reply by: Chris O

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Answer 1

Unless you'd be interested in going to a different suspension enhancement setup we won't have a solution since all of the gooseneck hitches we offer mount on the outside of the frame rails where your current air bag brackets are. The…

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Answer 2

For a truck your age they didn't make the air bag kits to be compatible with gooseneck hitch rail kits. The rail kits will interfere with the brackets of the air bag kits. That's why you would need the Timbren kit part #TFR250SDE…

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Answer 3

Yes, the MagnaFlow Stainless Steel Catalytic Converter - Universal, item #MF59959, can be installed in either direction. If a catalytic converter must be installed in a particular direction there will be markings on the outside of the converter…

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The inlet and outlet diameter is 2-1/2 inches. This Catalytic Converter is 49-state approved. It is not approved in California.

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Answer 5

The Timbren Suspension Enhancement, #TFR250SDE, that you have referenced will work well to stabilize and keep the truck level while preventing sag. Adding air springs is a good idea if you frequently carry different load weights and need to level the…

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Answer 6

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 7

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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Answer 8

Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors which we…

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Answer 9

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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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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Answer 11

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

Hi there David; we do have truck camper jacks that can work for your F-250 with a lift and large tires. What you can use are camper jacks from Brophy, which have a 17" to 67" lift range, which is the highest possible lift height. There are…

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