Best Way To Enhance A 2016 Ford F-150 Suspension Without Affecting Ride Quality.

Updated 03/24/2021 | Published 03/04/2021

Products Featured in This Question

Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs with Internal Jounce Bumpers - Rear Axle

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$469.14

RoadActive Suspension Custom Leaf Spring Enhancement Kit

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SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs - Rear Axle

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Question:

Hello, I am looking to install a dual pathway aircompressor/air bag leveling system on my F150. My application is leveling a pickup that has a heavy canopy with a couple hundred pounds of tools and tows a travel trailer or dump trailer on occasion. I do not want to compromise the ride to much, as such I am looking to avoid a bag with an internal jounce. Thanks!

asked by: Joe

Expert Reply:

If you're wanting to enhance your suspension on your 2016 Ford F150 and keep your ride quality, air bags are not the solution. If you wanted to go with the bags anyway, you would need to get the LoadLifter 5000 # AL88385 as we do not sell the LoadLifter PRO. Here is a compressor system that will work # AL25572.

If you wanted to go a different route and affect your ride quality less when not hauling, I would get the RoadActive Suspension Enhancement System # RAS3611-Y. This is adjustable and can help your suspension but not drive like a train on the road when not hauling. If you wanted to not affect your suspension at all, go with the SumoSprings # SSR-117-47. These will only be in use when your suspension sags low enough to make contact. You can use both the RoadActive and SumoSpring system together if you needed to! Both of these together are a more cost/time effective option compared to the bag system. You could always get one of the two and then add the other if necessary.

expert reply by: Adam E