Air Lift Air Bag Kit Recommendation for 2000 Ford F-250 with 5th Wheel Base Rail Kit

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Hello. Not sure if the model. I’ve attaxhed pictures

asked by: Nick H

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We have some air bag kits that are compatible with 5th wheel base rail kits but I would need to know what brand base rails you have on your 2000 Ford F-250. If you could let me know or send me a picture of the base rails and the brackets they install with I can let you know if they will work or not.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Nick H.

12/3/2018

Hello. Not sure if the model. I’ve attaxhed pictures

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Jon G.

12/3/2018

Thank you for the pictures! I believe that you have an older Reese base rail kit installed on your F-250. From your pictures it looks like the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs # AL57393 should work but you need to verify that the hole in your frame that the bolt for the top bracket goes through isn't covered up by your base rails. If you check out the attached photo from the instructions you can see what bolt hole I am referencing. I also recommend installing an air compressor kit like the Air Lift Load Controller II # AL25592 which gives you the luxury of filling your air bags when a compressor isn't nearby.

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Answer 1

We do have exactly what you need for Air Lift air bags that are compatible with the Companion 5th wheel hitch and installation kit for your 2003 Ford F-250 4x4 long bed. The part number is different than the one you mentioned (that part number is for…

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Answer 2

Yes, the TorkLift SuperHitch Original Trailer Hitch Receiver #TLF1002 will fit your 2004 Ford F-250 with the 6-3/4' bed. The Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs #AL57291 you found are designed to fit with the B&W fifth wheel hitch…

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Answer 3

The 1105R is no longer made but I do have a solution for you. For a B and W hitch you would want the part #BWGNRK1108 which is confirmed as a fit for your 2001 Ford F-250 and then for an Air Lift Kit confirmed to fit this hitch you would want the…

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Answer 4

It sounds like the purpose of getting the air helper spring would be to counteract the 1 inch compression you're getting in your rear suspension caused by the pin weight of your 5th wheel. If that's the case, I believe that the AirLift 5000…

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

Hi Duane, Air Springs are better for leveling loads and will typically give you a rougher unloaded ride quality so these might not be the best option for your setup depending on what your intended use is. Air springs are the best option when it comes…

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Answer 9

Since the pin weight of your camper is 2.1k, I recommend going with the LoadLifter 5000 opposed to the 7500. While technically there is not reason you couldn't use the 7500 kit, it really is not necessary for a camper like yours. Generally the…

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Answer 10

Great question, Kevin. The Onboard Scale system on your 2024 Ford F-350 Super Duty works by essentially measuring how low the bed is sitting and it gives an estimated weight based off of that. If you added a suspension enhancement then that would…

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Answer 11

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 12

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