Recommended Airbag Kit for a 2015 Ford F-150

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I like the thought of the full airbag system but seems a bit more complex than I need for not an everyday thing. I can see its value if I was full time pulling our travel trailer. Do I have to have the kit that I can adjust the airbag system inside the vehicle? Also what about part # TFRTT1504E

asked by: Stephen

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For a set of airbags that will work with your 2015 Ford F-150, I recommend taking a look at the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs part # F2582. The Ride-Rite airbags will maximize safe load carry capacity, increase stability, and improve overall ride quality. The air pressure is adjustable for each airbag therefore you can adjust the pressure to suite your needs. In order to operate the airbags from inside the cab of your vehicle, I recommend the Firestone Air Command I part # F2158. As long as you do not have an in-bed hitch, then these airbags will work well for you.

I have attached an installation video of both the airbags and compressor kit installed on a similar 2015 Ford F-150 for you as well.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Stephen

11/27/2017

I like the thought of the full airbag system but seems a bit more complex than I need for not an everyday thing. I can see its value if I was full time pulling our travel trailer. Do I have to have the kit that I can adjust the airbag system inside the vehicle? Also what about part # TFRTT1504E

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Conner L.

11/27/2017

The Firestone Air Command I part # F2158 is not required for installing the airbag kit on your 2015 Ford F-150. All the compressor kit does is provide an easy method for frequently filling the airbags up. Once installed, the airbags are pretty much maintenance free for the exception of when you need to inflate them for towing. The Timbren Suspension Enhancement System part # TFRTT1504E will replace the factory bump stops on your F-150 and provide additional support while towing. However, if ride quality is of a concern to you I highly recommend going with the airbags as the ride quality associated with the Timbren's is less than idea in comparison to an airbag kit. If you review the installation video of the airbag kit installed on a similar 2015 Ford F-150, this will give you a better idea of how the system works.

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Answer 1

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 2

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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Hey Steve, thanks for reaching out and providing all of your details! The Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System #TFR1504D that fits your 2014 Ford F-150 measures 8-5/8" tall so you really only need the Spacer Kit #T48AV which comes with…

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Answer 4

Hey Joe! We haven't done a lot of installations on the #3460001 and I believe we tied it into a factory switch on the one we did. I would say find any open spot in the dash nearby for installation like the picture below.

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Answer 5

Hello Mike, Sounds like you are getting things set up the right way and not going over your payload, I respect that. It looks like the weights are the same whether you have a 6 3/4' or 8' bed. If you happen to have an aftermarket hitch,…

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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 7

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 8

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 9

We have run into this quite a few times in the past, and the best option will be replacing the Lance 7-pin connector with a standard 7-way blade connector like the #PK12706. This will give you a standard 7-way connector to plug into the factory 7-way…

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Answer 10

Hello Phillip, thanks for reaching out. Yes, the Reese Dual Cam #RP26002 WD system can be used with a Reese Friction Sway Control #83660. As long as the head of your WD hitch has the pre-welded tab for the sway control ball (pictured below), the…

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Answer 11

No, it does not but Firestone does make one. It is the No-Drill Mount Kit for Firestone Air Tank and Compressor item #F2530. This will allow you to get the Firestone Air Command Extreme Duty Air Compressor with Tank item #F46VV installed and you…

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Answer 12

Hey Dan, thanks for getting in touch. And good questions. For starters, there is no way to actually increase the vertical load rating of the Curt #C31083 front hitch. 500 lbs is the limit, and I cannot recommend using that to move a 750 lb tongue…

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