Best Way to Stop Rear End Sag on a Lowered 2014 Ford F-150 STX 4x4 When Towing a Trailer

Updated 08/04/2014 | Published 07/31/2014

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Question:

I recently lowered my 2014 F-150 regular cab with the 2inch and 4inch front and rear flip DJM Kit. It is a 4 x 4 STX truck. I still want to tow a trailer with my mustang on top and not bottom out and things of that nature. I was wondering about the air bag kits for the rear and if there is something available for the truck so before I hook up the trailer the bags would be inflated to level the load as much as possible and keep things nice and comfortable. Please let me know what do you recomend for me.

asked by: Tiago

Expert Reply:

The best product to combat sag caused by towing a trailer is weight distribution and not suspension enhancement. If you want to explore the weight distribution option then to choose a weight distribution system you will need to go by the total tongue weight of the set up. This is calculated by taking the tongue weight of the trailer, when loaded and ready to tow, and adding to that the weight of anything loaded behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle.

But if you decided on suspension enhancement you would need to look at the Air Lift Slam Air system, # AL59210. It is designed for trucks that have been lowered 2 to 6 inches. If you also wanted to add an on board compressor you can use # AL25592. This will allow you to add or remove air from the cab of the truck.

expert reply by: Michael H