Air Lift Suspension Enhancement Recommendation for a 2006 Ford F-250 4WD

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I am looking for a suspension air lift kit to reduce the sag on the rear of the truck when I am towing my travel trailer. It is not a 5th wheel so there is no hitch in the bed. It is a 2006 Ford F-250 super duty 4 wd crew cab. Regards,

asked by: John G

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For your 2006 Ford F-250 the Air Lift kit you would want is the part # AL57212 since you do not have a fifth wheel or gooseneck hitch. This has been confirmed as a fit for your vehicle and would provide you with additional rear suspension support.

The part # AL57398 would be the kit that is compatible with fifth wheel and gooseneck hitches, but since you do not have either this would not be the required kit to use. For the record, either kit would fit your truck and work well. It's just this kit is designed differently to allow more flexibility.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Would you be able to send me a picture of your air springs and where they are mounted? I don't think that the B&W Gooseneck Hitch #BWGNRK1108 will fit but I may be able to find you another solution to tow a gooseneck trailer. Some of the Air…

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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 Doug! The Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs #F35FV are the right kit for your 2026 Ford F-350 FX4 dually. However, you will need to measure to be sure it fits. The distance from the top of your rear axle to the top of the jounce bump stop…

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The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 5

Yes, it will work. You'll just need to cut the Lance 6-pin connector out and rewire it into the etrailer Trailer Wiring 7-Way Upgrade Kit w/ Junction Box and RV Style Connector item #e99011. Here are the individual functions of that Lance 6-pin:…

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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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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 8

Hello Matt, I was seeing some mixed information on this as well, so I reached out directly to my contact at Firestone to confirm. The Firestone Ride-Rite Air Bags w/ Easy Mount Compressor - Wireless Control - Single Path - 5,000 lbs #F44XV will fit…

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Hey Trevor, nice truck and trailer! For your 2024 Ford SuperDuty truck, you can definitely go with either option: - SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs - Rear Axle #SSR-127-47 (1,500lb capacity) - SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs - Rear Axle…

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Answer 10

Hey Brandon - great question, and yes, the FX4 trucks have one extra check. Firestone wants you to measure the distance from the top of your rear axle to the bottom of the bump-stop bracket. If that measurement is 40 mm, 70 mm, or 80 mm, the wireless…

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Hello Sean, Thanks for writing in. For a replacement hardware kit you will want to order the Replacement Hardware Kit for Trailer Hitches #RHK. Above "ADD TO CART" you will need to put "Curt C15410" so the warehouse knows what…

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Answer 12

Hi Kaleb, great question. I know combining air bags with a B and W Turnoverball hitch can be tricky, but there is a good option that works with your setup. With the B and W Turnoverball Hitch part #BWGNRK1108 on your 2002 Ford F250 4x4 long bed. One…

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