Suspension Enhancement for 2001 Ford F-250 Super Duty Towing 7630 LB Travel Trailer
Question:
Will the TFR250SDE fit a 2001 F250 Superduty 4door, standard bed Triton V10 And is it good enough for towing a travel trailer GVWR OF 7630lbs with a hitch weight of 620lbs. Also will have a standard golf cart in bed of truck. Or do you suggest something else Thanks,
asked by: Scott F
Expert Reply:
Yes, the Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System, # TFR250SDE, will fit your 2001 Ford F-250 Super Duty truck. These springs provide additional support to help stabilize and level the Ford F-250 while providing a more comfortable ride by absorbing road shock and improving roll stability.
Although installing springs will reduce sag on your truck, I recommend taking a look at a weight distribution system. Using a weight distribution system will actually reduce the sag by taking weight off of the rear axle and distributes it to the front axle where as springs do not. I have attached an article for you that answers common weight distribution questions.
When choosing weight distribution you will need to go by the tongue weight of the trailer when loaded and ready to tow plus the weight of anything loaded behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. In this case it sounds like your tongue weight may fall around 1,200 pounds. If this is the case, take a look at our Strait-Line Weight Distribution System with Sway Control, # RP66130.
This system evenly distributes weight over the axles of tow vehicle and trailer for stability and control, creates a more level ride for both tow vehicle and trailer, and includes dual-cam sway control that works to stop sway before it starts. You will just need to add a shank, # RP54970, and a ball to this system using # A-90 for a 2 inch or # 19286 for a 2-5/16 inch.
Just a reminder, you will want to ensure that you aren't exceeding the weight limitations of any component in your towing setup. This would include the vehicle or RV, the hitch, and the weight distribution system.
Products Referenced in This Question
2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-3/4" Long Shank - Chrome - 12,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2-5/16 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-3/4 Inch Shank Length
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 12000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Class V
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2" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-5/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 10,000
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-5/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 10000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Class V
- CURT
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Reese Weight Dist Shank - 12-1/4" Long - 2" Drop to 6-1/2" Rise - 1,500 lbs TW
- Accessories and Parts
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- Shanks
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Round - 2 Inch Drop
- Trunnion - 1 Inch Drop
- Round - 5 Inch Rise
- Trunnion - 6 Inch Rise
- Reese
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Strait-Line Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - No Shank - Trunnion Bar - 15K GTW, 1,500 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Shank Not Included
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 1100 lbs
- 1200 lbs
- 1300 lbs
- 1400 lbs
- Reese
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Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System
- Vehicle Suspension
- Rear Axle Suspension Enhancement
- Jounce-Style Springs
- Extra Heavy Duty
- Timbren
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