Recommended Air Springs for 2006 Ford F-350 with B&W Gooseneck Hitch Installed

Updated 07/16/2018 | Published 07/14/2018

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Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs - Rear Axle

(1868)

$369.94

Air Lift Upgrade Kit for LoadLifter 5000 and LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs

(18)

$151.82

Question:

Looking for a recommendation for air springs on my 2006 F350 CCLB 6.0L Powerstroke with BandW Gooseneck turn over ball. I will be pulling a Gooseneck with a total combined weight trailer and cargo of up to 21,000 lbs. I think I’m leaning toward the Air Lift 5,000 but without the internal jounce bumper. I also like the ability to upgrade to stainless lines and will probably add a compressor, tank etc. in the near future. If at all possibleI would also like to add a capability for auxiliary air from the compressor and tank to fill tires etc. if that is possible with any of the systems. Any recommendation?

asked by: James E

Helpful Expert Reply:

The Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs # AL57291 that you referenced are confirmed to fit your 2006 Ford F-350, however they are only compatible with the older B&W Turnoverball hitches 1105 or 1199R. If this is what you have installed on your truck, this system will work perfectly.

The air springs feature a 5,000 pound load-leveling capacity and they will do a really nice job of enhancing the rear suspension of your F-350 to better handle the weight of your trailer and cargo.

For a heavy-duty compressor system that includes a support line and reserve tank, I recommend the Air Lift QuickShot # AL25572. This will allow you to monitor and adjust the air springs with an in-cab controller. The dual-path system lets you adjust the bags for front-to-back and side-to-side leveling.

The air spring kit can also be upgraded to stainless steel air lines by adding the Upgrade Kit # AL52301.

expert reply by: Chris R