Air Bags for a 2011 Ford F-150 4x4 with Pullrite Superglide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Installed

Updated 04/14/2014 | Published 04/12/2014

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Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs - Double Convoluted - Rear Axle

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$644.58

Air Lift Ride Control Air Helper Springs - Rear Axle

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$428.99

Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System

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$269.36

Question:

will this air bag work, or which 5000 lb air ride system works best for a Ford F150 4WD supercrew with superglide hitch mounted?

asked by: Kim

Expert Reply:

First, you are going to want to look at where the installation kit for the 5th wheel hitch installs on the frame of your 2011 Ford F-150. It will be either on the inboard sides of the frame rails or the outboards sides. And in some cases the brackets attached to the frame can wrap around partially on the bottoms of the frame rails.

In order for Firestone Ride-Rite kit # F2525 to fit the outboards sides of the frame rails would have to be clear. I have linked the instructions and a video showing installation for you. Air Lift kit # AL59568 also installs on the outboard sides of the frame rails.

For a suspension enhancement system that is less likely to interfere you could use Timbren springs, # TFR1504D that mount on the bottom and inboard sides of the frame rails. This type of spring is better for carrying the same type of load, like a 5th wheel trailer, rather than air bags.

expert reply by: Michael H