SumoSprings Or Timbrens For My 2017 Ford F-150 4WD That Squats When Hooked To My Trailer

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My F-150 squats alot in the rear when towing my single axel camper. I had the tounge weight measured at about 600lbs, and the GTW is 5,000 lbs. I am considering adding springs, sumo springs, or the Timbren SES to help with the load. Help please!

asked by: Colin J

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I do have a solution for you, provided your 2017 Ford F-150 4X4's suspension is in good condition. None of our options can overcome a vehicle's suspension that is not in good working order. The squat you get when your trailer is hooked up to your vehicle will cause your front end to ride light, cause wear and tear on your suspension, position your headlights in the incorrect position while you are driving, among other things. If I have to pick between the three options, I will choose the SumoSprings.

I recommend the SumoSprings Rebel Custom Helper Springs - 2 Piece - Rear Axle, part # SS95QR. They provide a smoother ride while helping keep your truck level when hooked up to your trailer. They also work independently, helping to reduce body roll.

I have provided a video demo link below.

expert reply by: Mark Smith

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The TorkLift StableLoad Suspension Upgrade #TLA7310S that fits your 2017 Ford F-150 is more of an upgrade for ride quality, and wouldn't do a great deal to help with sag. There is an option that will help tremendously with sag, however, which is…

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With as much suspension enhancement as you have currently installed on your 2021 Ford F-150 I would be a little worried that you are exceeding the payload capacity of your truck so I would recommend checking that. But with that said the RoadActive…

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Both the TorkLift #TLA7310S Stainless StableLoad and the RAS #RAS3611-Y would absolutely help with the body roll in turns, porpoising and sway caused by crosswinds. Both systems are very highly rated by our customers. I'd agree that air helper…

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Answer 4

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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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 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 7

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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The B&W Continuum #BW78FR and the Reese Strait-Line #RP66083 are both great systems. The B&W Continuum is going to be easier to set up, but as far as sway control goes, I definitely have to give the edge to the Reese Strait-Line. The…

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SumoSprings Or Timbrens For My 2017 Ford F-150 4WD That Squats When Hooked To My Trailer

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