Recommended Suspension Enhancement to Help Level 2014 Ford F-350 Under Constant Load

Published 11/30/2018

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SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs - Rear Axle

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$353.99

SuperSprings Custom Suspension Stabilizer and Sway Control Kit

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$619.99

Question:

Kyle, the SumoSprings you referenced in the reply don’t appear to touch both and the axel or perch on the bottom of the spring and thus don’t look like they would engage until after the weight of the trailer has been added. Is this the case? If so is there a spring option that will engage in weight support almost immediately as weight is added? I’ve had air bags and helper springs and would like to try something new and different. Thx.

asked by: Clint

Expert Reply:

By 2" leveling kit, I assume you meant a 2" lift kit, is that correct? Also, do you have a F-250 or F-350 and is it 2WD or 4WD?

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Clint

11/29/2018

Yes. 2” lift in front of truck. 2014 F350 crew can long bed 4x4 diesel. I have a 50 gallon auxiliary fuel tank and toolbox combo in the bed with a b & w turn over gooseneck hitch and companion fifthweel. I also have a custom 300lb headache rack with full length attached bed rail caps/ raised gurards. Basically my daily “empty weight” is about 6- 800 pounds heavier than a stock empty truck.

Kyle S.

11/29/2018

Thank you for that information. There is definitely a cost-effective option for your 2014 Ford F-350 but the SuperSprings SuperSway-Stops Anti-Sway System # SSS-2 is not going to help keep your truck level; this system is designed to help with body roll on trucks with inflated air bags. The suspension enhancement that will help keep your F-350's front wheels on the ground are the SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs # SSR-114-54. This is the perfect system because it compresses under a load, so it will work to keep your front wheels on the ground with the weight you already have in the back of your truck - the toolbox, hitch, headache rack - and when you add tongue weight the SumoSprings will compress more to maintain your ride. These helper springs will do more than just make you a courteous driver, they are also going to enhance your overall driving experience. With your front tires making more contact with the road your steering and braking will improve because of the increased traction. I have added a link to a video review of the SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs # SSR-114-54 which shows the installation of the springs on a Ford truck as well as measurements from before and after the springs were installed which shows the difference they make under load.

Clint

11/30/2018

Kyle S.

11/30/2018

The best option for you for something that will engage are the SuperSprings Custom Suspension Stabilizer and Sway Control Kit # SSA22 because they will immediately engage in supporting your F-350 when it is under load and deactivates when they are not. The SuperSprings can also be customized to fit how you want with three different settings. There is a setting for constant heavy loads to increase support and ride height, a lower setting that will keep your original factory ride with less effect and a middle option which is a mix of the two. The SuperSprings Stabilizer Kit # SSA22 will prevent the sagging you were talking about as well as control sway, are easy to install above your overload springs, do not require maintenance and are made in the USA. I have added a link to a video review as well as a link to an install on a F-350 for you to take a look at.