Using Weight Distribution and Suspension Enhancement Together on 2012 Ford F-150

Updated 03/05/2018 | Published 03/03/2018

Products Featured in This Question

Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System

(7320)

$269.36

Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control - 10,000 lbs GTW, 1,000 lbs TW

(933)

$850.00

Question:

Hi, I have a 2012 F150 Ecoboost. I tow a 25 foot trailer and use an Equalizer WD hitch. The trailer is approx. 7,600 lbs fully loaded and the tongue weight approx. 800 lbs. The rear suspension rubber or air springs seem like a good idea since I do have some sag in the back of the truck when hooked up. However, reading through your QandAs, you do not recommend using a rubber/air springs in conjunction with a WD hitch. But heres the confusing part: reading through customer reviews, there are quite a few customers that use these rubber/air springs with a WD hitch. Why? A leveled out truck looks nice but safety and performance are both number one. Could you please clarify the use of rubber/air springs with a WD hitch? Thank you

asked by: Douglas H

Expert Reply:

It's easy to see where the confusion may lie so I'll do my best to try and clarify for you.

If there is sag on the rear of your 2012 Ford F-150 that is caused by a heavy load in the truck bed as you are towing with your weight distribution system, then suspension enhancement such as the Timbren # TFR1504D would be a solution.

However, if there is sag without a heavy load and you are towing with a weight distribution system then it is likely that you have either the incorrectly rated system or it is not set up correctly.

The ideal system would be one in which your total tongue weight - the tongue weight of your fully loaded trailer plus the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of your F-150 - would fall somewhere in the middle of the weight distribution system's tongue weight capacity. So if 800 lbs is your total tongue weight then Equal-i-zer # EQ37100ET, with a tongue weight capacity of between 600 lbs - 1,000 lbs would be the best option for you.

Hopefully that was a clear explanation but if you have any other questions please let me know.

expert reply by: Kyle S