Recommended Suspension Enhancement for 2011 Ford F-250

Updated 05/08/2020 | Published 05/07/2020

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Question:

I have a 2011 F250 XL model 8 foot long bed. We also bought a pull behind camper that we will be using sometimes but not a lot. My question I’m looking to help my suspension right now I would love to have a more comfortable ride but then also have what I need on the rear end to help me when I do pull the camper.8764 pounds is my GVWR So it’s not a huge Camper because I know the truck will haul 12,500 max towing already. Could you please recommend the shocks that I would need to go on the front and whatever on the back to give a comfortable ride but then if possible help me out when I do pull the camper that would be a tremendous help to me. Thank you for your time I really appreciate you.

asked by: Robert P

Expert Reply:

So we can definitely give your 2011 Ford F-250 a boost to its suspension enhancement for a more stable ride with better control, but I should note that aftermarket enhancements are not designed to improve the comfort of your overall ride at all times. Where it shines is when you are towing, have a heavy load in the bed, or even when making sharper turns. So with that said, I do not recommend going with front axle enhancement because it won't provide your truck with any type of benefit, and you will get the most value out of a rear suspension enhancement.

The best option for your 2011 Ford F-250 is the RoadActive Suspension Custom Leaf Spring Enhancement Kit, and the right one will depend on if you have factory top overload springs or not (see accompanying photo):

- With Factory Top Overload Springs: RoadActive Suspension Custom Leaf Spring Enhancement Kit # RAS3611-SLHD

- Without Factory Top Overload Springs: RoadActive Suspension Custom Leaf Spring Enhancement Kit # RAS3611-S

The reason this is the best for your 2011 F-250 is because it is an active system which works to continually reinforce your original leaf spring suspension. The force normally put on your truck's current leaf springs gets transferred to the RAS Enhancement Kit, allowing your original leaf springs to work normally. It is also an easy, bolt-on installation; I have added a link to a video review for you to check out as well.

expert reply by: Kyle S