Best 2012 Ford F-150 Suspension Enhancement Options- Video
Speaker 1: Today we're going to be taking a look at the best suspension enhancements for your 2012 Ford F150, F250, and F350. Here we're going to have a leaf spring style helper spring, followed by our air bag helper springs, and then over here we're going to have a jounce style helper spring, and this is going to be our lower overload helper spring, and then finally on the end this is going to be our upper overload helper springs.Now, each one of our types of suspension enhancements are going to do the same thing. When we're carrying a heavy load or hauling a heavy trailer, they're going to prevent the back end of our truck from sagging, causing more strain on our suspension, as well as lifting of the front end, creating less contact for our tires and not a safe driving condition. They're all going to help prevent all of those things from happening, so let's take a closer look at some of the benefits from each one.Now, our helper leaf springs here are not only going to give us that load leveling support, but they're also going to give us a little bit of anti-sway because of the way they're going to mount. Our leaf spring style helper springs are going to mount to our factory leaf springs. They're going to activate our lower overload springs to help evenly distribute weight, ensuring the truck stays level for a better handling, and it's going to reduce side to side sway and body roll.With our leaf spring helper springs there is a little bit of customization. more
7/26/2017 10:34:57 AM
Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs Installation - 2012 Ford F-150- Video
Today in our 2012 Ford F-150, we're going to review an install of the Air Lift Vehicle Suspension LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs, part number AL88200. Here's what our air bag assemblies will look like once they're installed. The LoadLifter 5000s are capable up to 5,000 pounds and can be aired up from 5 psi to 100 psi. This is a really nice system, works well with the vehicle's current frame and suspension system with minimum modifications. This is a perfect add-on system to help carry heavy loads, keep the vehicle from squatting and wearing out the rear suspension. While it's not required, it can make it easier and give you more working room underneath if you go ahead and lower and remove the spare tire, as we've done here. To begin our install, we're going to go ahead and remove the manufacturer's jounce bumper. The jounce bumper is secured to the frame with a bolt up through the center. Once we have the jounce bumper out, we'll go ahead and set it aside, as it will not be reinstalled. more
5/29/2015 1:46:06 PM
