Recommended Suspension Upgrade to Handle Axle Wrap on a 1998 Ford F-250 LD

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Will this super spring kit help with axle wrap?

asked by: Frank M

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No, they will not but I have something that does. The SuperSprings Custom Suspension Stabilizer and Sway Control Kit item # SSA13 does a great job of keeping your F-250's rear end from sagging but won't help with axle wrap.

Instead, you will want the RoadActive Suspension Custom Leaf Spring Enhancement Kit item # RAS3611-HD. This system offers 3,000 lbs in support for your truck's rear end. You can adjust the tension of these springs to fine tune the comfort of your ride. These will help with sagging, sway, axle wrap, wheel hop, and bottoming out. They fit both the 2WD and 4WD models of the 1998 Ford F-250 light duty.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Frank M.

5/7/2024

Thank you sir!

Jerred H.

5/7/2024

@FrankM You're welcome!

Answer 1

Hi Mary, Do you leave the camper in the bed most of the time or does this truck spend a good chunk of time driving around without the camper? The SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs #SSR-211-54 would be a great option if you leave the camper in…

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Answer 2

Hello, I will be happy to help you select some helper springs to improve the ride and level out the truck when you are towing. Timbren springs are an easy install but they will make the ride stiffer when you are not towing. The similar SumoSprings…

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Answer 3

There are a few things that can cause bounce with a bumper pull trailer. Generally, bias ply tires would not contribute to trailer bounce, unless they are excessively worn. Trailer bounce is can be caused by worn out suspension components. You will…

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Answer 4

Hello Ken, thanks for reaching out. Both of the kits you mentioned, the Timbren #TGMRCK25D and #TGMRTT35D are correct for your 2020 Chevy 2500. The difference is the 25D is a standard duty kit, while the 35D is a severe service kit. The severe…

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Answer 5

Hey Uwe, I would definitely go with the Hellwig Load Pro 35 part #HE93XR over the Timbren. The Timbrens are notoriously harsh and bouncy and since that's not what you want I would definitely avoid them at all costs. Hellwig will give you the…

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Answer 6

Jounce-style helper springs are easier to install than air bags since they're less parts involved. Also, once they are installed you basically leave them alone. Air bags need to have the air pressure monitored and changed according to the load…

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Answer 7

Great question! Proposing, or the back and forth movement, typically occurs when the trailer isn't loaded properly so you have either too much or too little tongue weight, or your trailer simply isn't level. This doesn't allow the trailer…

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Answer 8

Though it will ultimately depend on how much your camper weighs and how much sag you experience, there are a few differences between the 3 options available for your truck. First is the #RAS3611. This will have a 2,000 pound weight capacity and will…

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Answer 9

I would be happy to explain the differences. The RoadActive Suspension Kit #RAS3611 has the standard capacity of 2,000 lbs. The #RAS3611-HD and #RAS3611-CHD have a 3,000 lb capacity since they are the heavy duty versions. The #RAS3611-HD is designed…

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Answer 10

Yes, the Air Lift LoadLifter 7500 XL Ultimate Air Helper Springs #AL57575 are going to be compatible with the RoadActive Suspension #RAS3611-HD. Both of these mount to different parts of your 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 classic so they will not…

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Answer 11

The extra leaf springs you are referring to are called overload leaf springs. The RoadActive Suspension Custom Leaf Spring Enhancement Kit part #RAS3611-HD will not work with overload leaf springs but the RoadActive Suspension Custom Leaf Spring…

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Answer 12

Thanks for the picture! I would definitely go with one of the HD kits over the 2,000 lbs RoadActive item #RAS3611 you were looking at. Which one you will need is going to depend on whether or not your 2020 Chevy Silverado 2500HD has the factory…

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