Recommended Rear Helper Spring Option to Eliminate Suspension Sag of 2022 Ford F-150

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My trailer that I tow with my 2022 Ford F150 has a 1500 lb tongue weight, which I confirmed at a CAT scale. What suspension enhancement is recommended?

asked by: Robert J

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I'd be happy to assist with that.

Back when most folks didn't use pickup trucks as daily drivers, trucks had stiffer rear suspensions. As trucks began selling better, more folks used them as a passenger vehicle, rather than the workhorse they were originally intended as. People then found that trucks ride like buckboards, and consumers complained.

The vehicle manufacturers have replied to consumer complaints of poor ride quality by making the rear suspensions of their half ton trucks more car like. That's all fine and good, until you want to tow a heavier trailer or haul heavy items in the truck bed which is why they're so many suspension enhancement products available.

Of the various options available, I really like the RoadActive Suspension which we offer as part # RAS3611-B for 2WD or # RAS3611-Y for 4WD trucks. Either kit offers 2000 lbs of additional support to level your ride when the rear suspension is under load, so it will be perfect for the tongue weight of your trailer. It will also eliminate axle wrap, wheel hop and prevent the suspension from bottoming out. The system also reduces sway and body roll during cornering.

The kit is maintenance free, you won't need to worry about leaks like what can be experienced with air helper spring systems such as the # AL47PD AirLift Load Lifter kit you'd looked at.

I've linked to some product videos that you might find helpful.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

Hey Richard, yes you can set the tension in the springs of the RoadActive Suspension Kit part #RAS3611-Y low enough so that the suspension height is not raised at all. If you add in a lot more tension it will slightly affect the ride height like you…

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Hey Douglas, whenever available I recommend going with the HD version of the Roadactive kits like the part #RAS3611-YHD that fits your 2022 Ford F-150 4WD. The extra capacity of this kit over the non-HD basically doesn't have any downside aside…

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Answer 3

Hello Bud, Happy to help you get into a better brake controller. I see that you asked about the Tekonsha POD #39523. This is a time delayed brake controller. Since you are upgrading, I really recommend moving over to a proportional controller. Time…

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Answer 4

The suspension enhancement kit I recommend for your 2022 Ford F-150 is the RoadActive Suspension Custom Leaf Spring Enhancement Kit. This kit will not add any extra payload capacity to your truck but it will improve suspension sag and will improve…

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Answer 5

I spoke with the folks at RoadActive Suspension and was told that because the RAS system sits within the footprint of the leaf springs, it will not interfere with the sensors for the Auto Headlight feature, but you will need to move the adjustable…

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Answer 6

720 lbs of tongue weight is a solid amount for a 2015 Ford F-150 so going with the 40 percent spacer on the #RAS3611-Y that you mentioned would be the way to go to get the support needed for leveling the truck when towing. Beyond that though you are…

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Answer 7

For your 2018 Ford F-150 4x4 the RoadActive Suspension kit part #RAS3611-Y that you referenced is a confirmed fit and the correct part number. I don't have a phone at my desk but if you have other questions feel free to email me back with them! I…

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For your 2022 Ford F-150 4x4 towing a trailer I recommend the RoadActive Suspension #RAS3611-Y which is the 2,000 lbs. standard duty kit unless your trailer weights over 20,000 lbs., then you would want the RoadActive Suspension #RAS3611-YHD which is…

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Answer 9

Hey Rick, So when adjusting the tension on the RoadActive Suspension Custom Leaf Spring Enhancement Kit #RAS3611-Y on your 2022 Ford F-150, your truck does have to have the axle hanging freely. You wouldn't be able to have the truck on the ground…

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Answer 10

We can get this figured out! The weight capacities stated in the description is the amount of weight that these springs will support. These will not add capacity to your payload or the amount you carry but instead take some of the force off of your…

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Answer 11

If you have a properly rated Equalizer WDH for your new Airstream Flying Cloud 27RBT that should be enough to keep the truck level with the tongue weight of the trailer on the hitch. Normally going with suspension enhancement as well as a WD system…

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Answer 12

Since your 2021 Ford F-150 is a 4wd you will want the RoadActive Suspension Custom Leaf Spring Enhancement Kit #RAS3611-Y, as this is the correct leaf spring enhancement for the 4wd models. This will be a great option for towing your 5th wheel. This…

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