Recommended Suspension and Sway Control for Springdale Trailer and 2018 Ford F-150

Published 11/23/2020

Products Featured in This Question

RoadActive Suspension Custom Leaf Spring Enhancement Kit

(511)

$539.00

2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-3/4" Long Shank - Chrome - 12,000 lbs

(2626)

$23.25

Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs - Rear Axle

(1764)

$414.96

Air Lift WirelessAIR Compressor System for Air Helper Springs - Remote - Bluetooth - EZ Mount

(403)

$656.88

RoadActive Suspension Custom Leaf Spring Enhancement Kit

(510)

$539.00

Question:

Thank you for replying, I do have a weight distribution hitch, I purchased it along with the trailer. What about air bags?

asked by: Phil

Expert Reply:

The RoadActive Suspension Custom Leaf Spring Enhancement Kit - Heavy Duty # RAS94FR is rated for up to 3,000 lbs and the # RAS3611-B rated for 2,000 lbs are both good options for suspension enhancement to reduce sag.

If you want to reduce sway then you'd be better off using a weight distribution system with sway control integrated. I recommend the Strait-Line Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion Bar - 12,000 lbs GTW, 1,200 lbs TW # RP66084 along with hitch ball # 19286. This will help reduce vehicle sag as well as be the best sway control option for your trailer.

expert reply by: Jason S

11/23/2020

Thank you for replying, I do have a weight distribution hitch, I purchased it along with the trailer. What about air bags?

Jason S.

11/23/2020

Air springs are a great option for adjustability since you already have the weight distributions system. I recommend the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs - Rear Axle # AL57268 which are a fit for your truck. It will adjust as needed to give stability and load leveling. If you want adjustability at your fingertips, I recommend adding a wireless compressor like # AL74000EZ. This keeps you from running air lines into the truck cab and still allows monitoring and adjusting.