Comparing the SumoSprings and Air Lift Air Bags for a 2015 Ford F-250 Super Duty

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My truck currently has 35s BF Goodrichs. The size of tire means I have lost some travel on the rear axle. My fifth wheel has a 1,850 pound rating at the box. I do not want my truck to sag and possibly hit the sidebody on a bump. I have heard great things about the sumosprings, but I am unsure which would work. The yellow or black. And do the really eliminate sag? Also, I been looking at airbags, part #AL88396. Would those airbags be compatible with the Reese system? Thank you for any help/guidance.

asked by: Chad

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Yes, suspension enhancements such as the SumoSprings Helper Springs and the Air Lift LoadLifter Air Helper Springs will help to minimize vehicle sag. They do this by transferring the pin weight of the trailer more towards the front of the vehicle which helps dramatically to improve braking, increase stability, and prolong the life of your existing suspension components.

The main difference between the SumoSprings Helper Springs and the Air Lift LoadLifter Air Helper Springs is that the SumoSprings are maintenance free (pro) but non adjustable (con) whereas the Air Lift LoadLifter Air Helper Springs are adjustable (pro) but require maintenance (con). I personally like airbags more but if you are only going to be towing your trailer a few times a year then the upgraded jounce springs will suffice.

For a set of upgraded jounce springs, I recommend the SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs part # SSR-114-54. For a set of airbags, the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs part # AL88396 will fit and work well for you. You may also be interested in a compressor kit, the Air Lift Load Controller Compressor System part # AL25856 but it is not required.

I have attached install videos on each option for you as well.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

If you already have the B&W Gooseneck Hitch #BWGNRK1111 on your 2015 Ford F-250 then you will need to get a different hitch as that one is not compatible with a 2017 F-250. For your 2017 Ford F-250 you will need to use B&W Gooseneck Hitch…

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Answer 2

What year Ford F-350 do you have? I can help pick out the best suspension enhancement kit if I can get that from you.

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Answer 3

It sounds like you are asking about the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch w/ Custom Installation Kit - 30,000 lbs, #BWGNRK1104. The 45-1/8 inch measurement for the ball location is from the tailgate end edge of the bed, not…

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Answer 4

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

I do have a possible solution for you to add sway control to your straight tongue trailer, but unfortunately adapters like part #RP58393 are not designed to be used with friction sway control units like you would find in the Kit #83660. If you have…

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Answer 6

Hey Jeff, I checked with Firestone and the only version of the 2025 Toyota Tacoma that the part #F83VV doesn't fit is the 2 wheel drive models. The SR5 can be either 4wd or 2wd so you would need to verify which configuration you have to know if…

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Answer 7

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

Air Lift does make a kit for your 2016 Ford F-250 Super Duty, however, the #AL88399 is not going to work since it's only compatible with 2017-2019 Ford Super Duty pickups. The correct Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs for your…

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Answer 9

With your 2012 Ford F-350 Dually 4x4 you are most likely towing some big loads. My recommendation is to use the Air Lift LoadLifter 7500 XL Air Helper Springs - Rear Axle #AL57596 for the greatest load leveling support or the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000…

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Answer 10

Both the Air Lift LoadLifter 7500 XL #AL57596 and the Firestone Ride-Rite Red Label Extreme Duty Air Helper Springs #F2703 are excellent choices for your 2012 Ford Super Duty but when compared to each other the Firestone #F2703 is the winner. This is…

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Answer 11

Yes the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs with Internal Jounce Bumpers part #AL88396 is compatible with the B&W Turnover Ball Gooseneck part #BWGNRK1111. The kit comes with two 3/4" bolts one longer one shorter the longer…

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Answer 12

If the lift on your 2016 Ford F-250 is a suspension lift you almost definitely are going to need spacers. If it's a body lift you won't. With that being said a 4 inch suspension lift doesn't always mean you need a 4 inch spacer. You need…

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