Recommendations For Reducing Rear Suspension Sag on a 2016 Ford Expedition Towing a Travel Trailer

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I see you don’t currently offer any air bag type support for my vehicle but you do have coil enhancers do those come in different sizes ?

asked by: Kerry A

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To best level your 2016 Ford Expedition with your camper hooked up I recommend using a Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System # EQ37100ET. This system will accommodate trailers with a tongue weight of 600-1,000lbs and a maximum trailer weight of 10,000lbs. You will also get the added benefit of sway control. This will reduce the amount of trailer sway that you encounter when driving on the highway. And when you are not towing you will maintain the factory comfort of your suspension.

The Coil SumoSprings Custom Helper Springs # CSS-1168F that we have for your 2016 Ford Expedition is confirmed to fit the front springs. Coil SumoSprings Custom Helper Springs # CSS-1168R can fit on the rear springs of your Expedition but your rear springs will have to be measured to confirm fitment.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

I reached out to my contact at Dexter Axle and she said that the Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit #23-47-48 have a coil resistance of 3.9 ohms per magnet. When it comes to wire size we recommend at least 10 gauge wire like part #10-1-1 (sold by the…

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There could be a few things at play here, but since you're already using a weight distribution system I think the first thing I would do is check to verify that my tongue weight is not more than 15% of the GVWR of the trailer; it looks like the…

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Yes, if you use a weight distribution system that is rated too high for the tongue weight of a trailer the ride quality will be incredibly stiff and harsh. You want to ideally pick a system that has a tongue weight range where your tongue weight…

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

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Trailer wheel bearings are specific to the spindle that is installed on the axle that is on your trailer. You will need to safely support the trailer, remove the wheel and tire, remove the grease cap, remove the cotter pin and washer that secures the…

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The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like…

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Answer 8

The three most common lug stud sizes for a trailer are 1/2"-20, 9/16"-18, and 5/8"-18. In order to make sure you get the correct lug nuts you need to measure the lug studs on the trailer now as we have no way to look this up for…

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Answer 9

The 5.30-12 tires, being wider, are going to make more contact with the road. This means that the noise, and heat build up will be higher than a 4.80-12 tire but the rolling resistance will actually be less because the tire is larger diameter. The…

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Answer 10

Since both a ST145/R12 size tire, like the Kenda Karrier S-Trail #AM10130, and a 5.30-12 size tire, like the Kenda K353 #AM10068, fit a 12 inch wheel, a ST145/R12 size tire can replace a 5.30-12 size tire. Keep in mind that these tires do have…

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Answer 11

To determine the size of the brake assemblies you need you have to measure the depth and width of the hub drum on the axle like what you see in the picture I attached. The most common size is 2-1/4 inch wide like the #T4071600-500 that you…

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Answer 12

Load range B trailer tires are going to have a lower capacity than C load range tires. Basically that, psi rating, and the ply rating are the only differences. A higher load range tire would last a little longer than lower load ranges of the same…

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