What Does it Mean When Vehicle Suspension Still Sags After Install of Air Bag Kit

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I have a 2021 Jeep gladiator Rubicon, I put the fire stone airbags on it to pull heavy trailers and they seem to be OK to a point but I still have a lot of rear in sag when I about 600 pounds of tongue weight on it. My question is my average tongue weight is 500 to 600 pounds what would I need, the yellow or the black sumo helper Springs, I’ll pull a trailer at least twice a week thanks. .

asked by: J H

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So it actually sounds like you are overloading your vehicle unfortunately. If the air bags can't prevent the sag that his a really good indicator. Also I checked the tongue weight capacities of the hitches that fit your vehicle and they are right around 500 lbs so 600 would be over that and these kits aren't designed to give additional capacity beyond what the vehicle is rated for.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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2021 T.

7/29/2024

Factory specs on Gladiator Rubicon with the OEM hitch is 6500 towing and 650 TW with auto tranny. Handles fairly well with the equalizer weight distribution hitch I have. Just thought it might handle little better with the bump stops

Jameson C.

7/29/2024

@2021T On the OEM hitch is there a weight distribution rating listed? That might be your best option if so.

Answer 1

Hey Dennis, both the blue SumoSpring kit part #SS42XR and the black part #SS62XR are 5-1/2 inches tall.

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Answer 2

Choosing the correct rear suspension enhancement for your 2022 Jeep Gladiator will depend on how much sag you are actually getting and if you want to have something that is adjustable or not. The SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs #SS62XR will be…

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The SumoSprings Solo Helper Springs #SS62XR you were looking at for your 2021 Jeep Gladiator measure in at 5-1/2" tall and 3-3/8" wide as shown in the included diagram. I included a video review of the #SS62XR for you to take a look at.

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I have another option for you, but the Timbren Active Off-Road Bumpstops - Rear Suspension - 3,000 lbs #T86FR you were looking at for your 2020 Jeep Gladiator is not designed to prevent sag from towing a trailer, but instead is designed to give you…

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Answer 5

There is an air bag kit for your 2020 Jeep Gladiator from Firestone with their Coil-Rite kit #F29ZR. This kit fits both the 2WD and 4WD versions of your vehicle and it installs inside the coil springs so it's a little different than your standard…

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Answer 6

Great question. I recommend the sumo springs for sure: SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs - Rear Axle #SS62XR. This type of solid helper spring is a great choice for any vehicle that has the potential to go off road. Who wants to worry about…

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The Firestone Coil-Rite Air Helper Springs part #F29ZR are a fit for a 2021 Jeep Gladiator. They install inside the airbags and then expand when pressure is added. Therefore, the dimensions change when pressure is added so I'm not sure measuring…

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Answer 8

Hey Erwin, I always recommend matching the enhancement to the weight you plan on towing while also factoring in your vehicle's payload capacity to avoid affecting your unloaded ride quality. With the payload capacity of your Gladiator being only…

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Answer 9

The loaded tongue weight of the trailer will likely be over the 1,000 capacity of the blue SumpSprings part #SSR-117-40 so I recommend the black SumoSprings part #SSR-117-47 for a 2017 Ford F-150. The tongue weight capacity of the trailer (loaded) is…

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Answer 10

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 11

Hey Doug! The Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs #F35FV are the right kit for your 2026 Ford F-350 FX4 dually. However, you will need to measure to be sure it fits. The distance from the top of your rear axle to the top of the jounce bump stop…

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Answer 12

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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