Would Firestone Air Bag Suspension Prevent Trailer Sway

Updated 04/21/2014 | Published 04/19/2014

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

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Roadmaster Rear Anti-Sway Bar - 1-1/8" Diameter

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Question:

Ihave a 2013 F-150 King Ranch 4x4 super crew with 5 ft. bed.I tow a 7000lb. camper. I do have weight distribution hitch with anti-sway. I was wondering if the bags would help overall ride quality plus on the interstate when a semi passes me the draft wants to pull me towards the semi. Do you think it would correct this problem. Thanks

asked by: Chuck

Expert Reply:

I doubt the air bags would do what you're wanting them to do. Their primary purpose is to suspend the weight of anything carried in the bed of the truck. It sounds as if you would be the perfect candidate for an anti-sway bar like part # RM-1139-177. A sway bar would do a much better job of accomplishing what you're looking for.

If you can tell me which type of anti-sway system you're using, I might be able to make further recommendations.

expert reply by: Mike L