How to Determine Correct Spacers For Firestone Air Bags on 2016 Chevy Silverado w/ 3-1/2 Inch Lift

Question:

I have the rough country 3.5 inch lift level kit for a 2016 silverado 2500hd ,I want to use your firestone Firestone Ride-Rite Red Label Extreme Duty Air Helper Springs - Rear Axle Item # F2709 What size spacer do I need

asked by: Randall M

Expert Reply:

There are likely going to be some spacers that will work for you, though to find the correct ones you'll actually need to do some measuring during the install on your 2016 Chevy Silverado 2500 of the Firestone Ride-Rite Red Label Extreme Duty Air Helper Springs # F2709.

The reason for that is a 3-1/2 inch suspension lift does not necessarily mean your truck was lifted 3-1/2 inches. Additionally, I took a look at the instructions for a Rough Country 3-1/2 inch leveling kit and it said it raised the front 3-1/2 inches but the back 1-1/2 inches. So in order to get the correct spacer kit you'll need to measure the distance between the upper and lower brackets as you install the Ride-Rite # F2709.

With such a small lift in the back you may not even need spacers, but you'll want to measure to determine for sure, and the most likely options are going to be the following:

- 6-1/2" to 7-1/2" Between Brackets & 1-1/4" Lift: Lift Spacers for Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs - 1-1/4" Spacers # F2536

- 7-1/2" to 6-1/2" Between Brackets & 2" Lift: Lift Spacers for Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs - 2" Spacers # F2366

- 8-1/2" to 9-1/2" Between Brackets & 3" Lift: Lift Spacers for Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs - 3" Spacers # F2368

I have also added a link to our entire selection of spacers for you should you happen to need a different option.