Suspension Upgrades for 2004 Ford F-250 4x4 with Air Bags, Overload Springs, and Anti-Sway Bar
Updated 09/30/2013 | Published 09/28/2013
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Question:
Looking for recommendations for upgrades for my F250. I carry a 3500 lb. truck camper and already have installed an extra rear leave spring and air bags. I also have Rancho adjustable shocks and Roadmaster anti sway bar. Is there anything else I could do to alleviate swaying and steering traveling, also harsh ride? 2004 Ford F250 SD 4x4 6liter diesel.
asked by: Mike H
Expert Reply:
The first thing you are going to want to do is make sure that the truck payload capacity is high enough for your 3,500 pound camper. Adding suspension enhancement does not increase the capacity of the truck. It sounds like you have just about everything that you could use to enhance the suspension.
Beyond that, all the components that you added to the rear suspension could be putting extra stress on the front. You could upgrade the front coil springs using # SSC-31. Or add some jounce-style Timbren springs, # TFF350SD4, for 4-wheel drive.
Also make sure that all the stock suspension components are in good shape because if they are not the enhancement will not help much. Make sure that the air bags you have installed are set to the proper psi for the load. It is possible that some of the components are working against each other but I do not think that is likely.
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