This short article will explain which helper springs are best for your Ford F-150. It will introduce you to Timbren SES part # FR1504E, a product that provides maximum stability while towing a trailer. Even though there are other products that could assist your Ford F-150, we hope you will see how Timbren SES helper springs will give you the biggest bang for your hard-earned buck.
What is the FR1504E?
The FR1504E is a Timbren helper spring for the Ford F-150. So, what are helper springs?
Helper springs are designed to assist your suspension. They come in many different shapes and sizes. The four most common helper springs for the Ford F-150 suspension are:
Add-a-leaf helpers usually sit on top of the rear leaf springs, working together with the existing suspension to keep the vehicle level under load.
Airbags were originally designed as an alternative suspension to metal springs. Air assist has been around for several decades. Designed to sit between the frame and the leaf spring, they assist by leveling the load.
SumoSprings are made of micro-cellular polyurethane - fancy name for foam. They replace the original bumpstops on the frame.
Timbren SES suspension upgrades are made from natural rubber, designed to replace the bump stops on trucks, vans and SUVs. Here’s what Timbren helper springs can do for your suspension:
- Stability: If your truck leans too far on corners causing you to slow down, Timbren helper springs reduce roll and sway.
The FR1504E is designed to replace the factory bump stops located on the frame just above the rear axle. The FR1504E assists the leaf spring suspension when a significant load is added for hauling or towing.
Are there other helper springs for the Ford F-150?
Below is a quick comparison of the four most popular helper springs:
Add-a-leaf
- Price: $500
- Rated capacity: 1500 lbs
- Progressive spring rate: NO
- DIY installation: NO
- Improved ride quality: NO
- Durability: NO
- Lifetime Warranty: NO
- 100-day money back guarantee: NO
Airbags
- Price: $2500
- Rated capacity: 5,000 lbs
- Progressive spring rate: NO
- DIY installation: NO
- Improved ride quality: YESDurability: NO
- Lifetime Warranty: NO
- 100-day money back guarantee: NO
Foam
- Price: $299
- Rated capacity: 1,000 lbs
- Progressive spring rate: NO
- DIY installation: YES
- Improved ride quality: YES
- Durability: NO
- Lifetime Warranty: YES
- 100-day money back guarantee: NO
Timbren SES
- Price: $297
- Rated capacity: 6,000
- Progressive spring rate: YES
- DIY installation: YES
- Improved ride quality: YES
- Durability: YES
- Lifetime Warranty: YES
- 100-day money back guarantee: YES
This quick comparison will help you to see which product gives you the biggest bang for your buck!
Why is FR1504E the best choice for your Ford F-150?
If you are using your F-150 to tow a trailer, you may have noticed that the rear end sags when you hook up the trailer. Even though your pickup has over 13,500 pounds of towing capacity, the added weight of the trailer is still gonna make it sag.
Trailer sag is a dangerous situation, one that can be avoided easily. Any set of helper springs - whether they’re metal, air, foam, or rubber - will help to reduce sag. But if you’re towing a 5th wheel or hauling a truck camper, not just any old set of helper springs is gonna cut it!
For maximum support that eliminates dangerous roll and sway, Timbren SES kits provide maximum stability for your F-150 when you’re hauling a top-heavy load. Adding a Timbren SES suspension upgrade will not only prevent rear-end sag and sway, but it will keep you safe and trouble free.
Here’s why the FR1504E is able to give you the biggest bang for your buck.
A quick observation suggests that DIY Timbren SES part # FR1504E is the easiest to install. It offers the best price, the most capacity (up to 6,000 lbs), and maximum stability by eliminating roll and sway. And if you were to take a closer look, you’d notice that Timbren SES wins big points for:
- best ride quality loaded or unloaded
We highly recommend Timbren SES suspension upgrades for the 2024 Ford F-150!
Think about it: Timbren SES products have been around for over 50 years and are still the best and smartest choice hands down!
Part # FR1504E is perfect for towing with your 2024 Ford F-150.
“Whether we’re towing with our GMC Sierra or our Toyota 4Runner, Timbren SES kits have been a game changer by reducing sag in the rear plus helping the tow rig gain maximum control. Over a year with SES and we would never go back.” @ClicOutdoor
For more information about Timbren SES products, please visit Timbren.com
