Air Bags That Fit 2020 Ford F-150 4WD & Compatible With 5th Wheel Hitch

Question:

I have a 2020 F-150 XLT eco boost 4WD. I will be towing a Forest River Flagstaff 5th wheel 529RLKS. UVW 9631 dry weight. I just watched the installation video. ls the Firestone F2582 the correct kit for me? Will the 5th wheel hitch be a problem or in the way for this installation? Also, is the AL21838 the correct T fitting? Thank you in advance,

asked by: Linda E

Expert Reply:

We do indeed have air bags that fit your 2020 Ford F-150 4 x 4 that are compatible with a 5th wheel hitch, but the Ride-Rite are not as their brackets will interfere with that of an in-bed hitch. The right fit for air bags on your '20 F-150 that will work with a 5th wheel hitch are from Air Lift:

- Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs # AL57385

The # AL57385 brackets are positioned differently than the Ride-Rite, which is why they work with an in-bed hitch; I also verified both the fit on your 2021 F-150 and compatibility with a 5th wheel hitch with the manufacturer for you. So these air bags will do a perfect job of giving your truck the needed support it needs while you are towing, and the correct T-fitting is the Air Lift Union Tee # AL21838.

During the installation of these air bags, you are going to want to ensure your air lines are cut perfectly straight, and the best way to do this is by using the Air Hose Cutter # AL10530. Also, I do highly recommend adding a compressor in order to make both monitoring and maintaining the air bags much easier. The best option to do so is a wireless compressor, the Air Lift WirelessAIR Compressor System for Air Helper Springs - Bluetooth - EZ Mount # AL58WQ.