Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs - Double Convoluted - Rear Axle
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Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs - Double Convoluted - Rear Axle
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Firestone Vehicle Suspension - F35FV
- Air Springs
- Rear Axle Suspension Enhancement
- Heavy Duty
- Firestone
5,000-lb Capacity. Ride-Rite air springs enhance your factory suspension for safety and stability when you are hauling heavy loads. They reduce strain on your rear axle, keep your vehicle level, and adjust to load size for a consistently smooth ride.
Features:
- Maximize safe load-carrying capacity, increase stability and improve ride quality
- Install between your vehicle's frame and its rear suspension
- Keep your vehicle level when you are hauling a heavy load
- Improve steering control and braking when you are hauling or towing
- Level your headlight beams
- Reduce tire wear
- Maintain even load distribution with air pressure, leveling off-center loads
- Air bags adjust manually, side to side, with individual inflation valves
- Reduce strain on rear suspension
- Prevent permanent sagging and excessive friction in leaf springs
- Increase stability
- Absorb road shock for a smooth ride
- Soften contact between axle and frame to prevent bottoming out
- Provide maximum load support and durability with rubber construction and double-convoluted design
- Include all materials necessary for installation
- Brackets, air springs, hardware, air line and separate valves for manual inflation
- Switches and gauges, compressors, and air tanks (sold separately) are available for quick and easy air spring inflation/deflation from inside your vehicle
- Made in the USA
Specs:
- Load-leveling capacity: 5,000 lbs
- Ride-Rite springs will not increase your vehicle's weight-carrying capacity. Do not exceed the manufacturer's recommended weight limit.
- Adjustable air pressure: 5 psi to 100 psi
- Limited lifetime warranty on air springs
- 2-Year limited warranty on hardware
Note: The construction material of the fittings may vary.
Firestone Ride-Rite Air Spring Basics
Firestone Ride-Rite springs are designed to increase safety and reduce the strain on your vehicle when you are hauling heavy loads or towing a heavy trailer. The springs partner with your existing rear suspension system to help keep your vehicle level, maintain even load distribution and increase stability. Hauling heavy loads or towing a heavy trailer can make the rear of your vehicle sag and the front end rise. This puts more strain on your rear axle and reduces contact between your front tires and the road, causing problems with braking, steering control and traction. By adding air springs to your rear suspension, you can help to level your vehicle and improve braking and handling. The air springs also help to level your headlight beams and reduce wear on your tires.
Adjustable Air Pressure
The air pressure in your Ride-Rite springs can be adjusted manually, side to side, to compensate for off-center loads. A centered load improves the stability of your vehicle by reducing body roll. The air springs will also help to absorb road shock and to soften contact between your axle and frame. This prevents bottoming out, thus improving ride comfort. Route the air line tubing for the springs to your vehicle's bumper to provide easy access to the manual inflation valves.
Air Spring Construction
Firestone's double-convoluted Ride-Rite air springs are designed to give you maximum load support and enhance the performance and ride comfort of your vehicle. The rubber springs provide cushioning between your suspension components and operate at up to 100 psi. The springs have four layers of reinforced rubber to ensure durability and enhance load support. A braided wire girdle creates the double-convoluted shape of each air spring, increasing the burst pressure of the spring. The rubber springs are attached to corrosion-resistant metal end plates with a time-proven, rolled crimp seal that keeps the bags securely anchored.
Air Spring Installation
Each Ride-Rite kit includes custom-fit brackets that connect to your axle and frame. The brackets provide the mounting points for the air springs. Drilling may be required for some applications.
W217602625 Firestone Ride Rite Air Bags - Suspension Kit - Double Convoluted - Rear Axle
2625
Replaces Firestone 2620 and 2624
Installation Details
This Product Fits The Following Vehicles
- 2017 - 2024 Ford F-250 Super Duty 4 Wheel Drive
- 2017 - 2024 Ford F-350 Super Duty 4 Wheel Drive
- 2017 - 2024 Ford F-450 Super Duty 4 Wheel Drive
Customer Satisfaction Score:
97% were satisfied with this product
3% of customers were not satisfied
- Wrong item was ordered
- Too difficult to install
Customer Reviews
Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs - Double Convoluted - Rear Axle - F35FV
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (2384 Customer Reviews)
5,000-lb Capacity. Ride-Rite air springs enhance your factory suspension for safety and stability when you are hauling heavy loads. They reduce strain on your rear axle, keep your vehicle level, and adjust to load size for a consistently smooth ride.by: Steve01/28/2024
2023 Ford F-350 Super Duty
The parts were not packaged verry well. All the hardware and small pieces were loose in the box I am missing 22 fasteners and one spacer. The other large parts in the box are in good shape.
by: Rick B09/10/2023
2022 Ford F-350 Super Duty
This does not fit 2022 F350 properly! I called etrailer first and they referred me to Firestone. I got ahold of a technician there and he confirmed the instructions wouldn’t work with the 2022 F350. He told me to flip the bottom bracket and let it rest on the jounce tongue. I did this and still didn’t like the way it was set up.I pumped 80 psi in it and didn’t like the way it looked.I took it back off and used the bracket that was supposed to rest on the axle and modified it and welded it on the end of bottom bracket to the outside of the jounce tongue to give it more support from twist. Now it looks great when 80 psi in it. Long story short, It wasn’t a quick install.
by: Perry N04/09/2024
2022 Ford F-250 Super Duty
To be short and simple. After years being loyal to the product and doing over 100+ firestone air bag installs I would NOT RECOMMEND buying from them until such time they can get things correct. They know they are sending out boxes that do NOT come with all necessary parts. (they send a spacer if you need it but not the needed insert to the spacer) but BEST OF ALL, instructions are NOT correct and Firestone acknowledges this and sends out the product anyway. 4 calls & several emails and THEN i am told the correct install procedures. They did send the spacer insert on first call and got it quickly. Didnt help until days later getting the correct install procedure for several more days.
by: Frank 02/07/2023
2021 Ford F-350 Super Duty
2020 ford f350 single rear wheel truck. Everything went together very easy. Had a minor hiccup with the spacing between the upper and lower bases but after calling firestone support they reassured me that the angle and spacing was fine and its better to have the bags "stretched" a little than compressed. After the install along with a compressor/tank kit and height control valve i have had no issues with the truck so far
by: Brian08/11/2022
2017 Ford F-350 Super Duty
Air Helper Springs were backordered and took approximately 3 weeks until I received them. The box arrived intact and all parts were inside. Due to various truck suspension configurations, I found it a little difficult to follow the instructions as some of the pictures did not properly show the parts and how everything went together. There are no torgue specifications except for one bolt. I researched on-line and found only a few details so I tightened everything to the best of the information I could find. Some of the assembly steps could have been streamlined but overall I figured it out. I feel I am very mechanically inclined and have installed many components on many vehicles. The installation time of 1-2 hours is highly optimistic unless you have installed these before and have every tool and a vehicle hoist. I have 95% of the tools necessary but used a creeper and ended up taking 8 hours because I had difficulty comparing the instructions, pictures, and making sure everything went together correctly. Some of the increased time was due to properly routing the air lines up, over, and around everything to keep them away from sharp items and keep the bends gradual. Not a difficult install but definitely took way more time than I anticipated. The first airbag took hours to figure out, the second one less than one hour. Now I will go test them out!
by: Dustin07/03/2023
Shipping packages damaged on a regular basis. They need to invest in some better packaging materials.
by: Denny 09/21/2022
2021 Ford F-350 Super Duty
I generally don't do reviews but this company "e-trailer" and it's staff, Maria K. Martha O. George J. and Carol C. communicated continuously with me to ensure I received the correct product and as rapidly as possible. Would never hesitate to do business again.
by: Chris 05/02/2023
Fast shipping. Great fit. Thanks
by: Wendy 02/04/2024
by: Brian 04/20/2024
2024 Ford F-350 Super Duty
by: David 12/19/2023
2024 Ford F-350 Super Duty
by: Dale 09/14/2023
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2022 Ford F-250 Super Duty
by: Victor 08/28/2023
by: Nicholas 08/07/2022
2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty
by: Terry 01/05/2024
by: Bill 12/28/2022
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by: American Patriot07/27/2023
2023 Ford F-350 Super Duty
by: Randy01/19/2023
The Ride-Rite air helper springs work great. If I'm pulling a heavy trailer or loading my truck with a heavy load, I can add air to adjust the ride and level my truck. They really help the ride.
by: Ernie06/05/2023
The kit I received had mismatched air fittings: one was a 3/8npt elbow instead of the required 1/8npt elbow. etrailer sent a replacement elbow and I was able to source a reducer to complete the install as I await the replacement. Glad i checked my parts before I started.
The install is pretty straight forward and the instructions are clear. The fasteners are difficult to access if you are doing the install by yourself. Must have tools include quality hose cutter and two 1-1/8in sockets.
The bags added 1in of lift to my unladen 2023 Tacoma Trail Edition at 5psi; 1-1/2in at 10psi; and 3in at 70psi.
At the 5psi minimum pressure the ride is firmer than stock. On acceleration the back end no longer “stuffs” wich is fine with me.
by: Nateb7703/10/2024
First, my order was processed and shipped on a Sunday. There's not too many companies doing that outside of Amazon. Awesome! If not for UPS delay in Sparks, NV, I would have received my order in less time then mentioned at check out.
Second, my Firestone kit came complete. I was skeptical due to some reviews stating they received the wrong size air hose connector. Not this one. Seems they've worked it out. Kit is installed and doing exactly what I expected.
2023 Tacoma TRD OR.
2.5 lift with Icon AAL
Trailerlife WDH
Hauling 4400 lbs (dry) camp trailer
Reduced squat from 2.5" to 1" at 25psi for comfort. Can easily level, but I prefer slight squat at the tounge.
*truck and trailer pic is on a slope.
Over, great experience!
by: Butch02/08/2023
etrailer was very helpful with making sure I ordered the right product. As for the product... I love the addition to my 20201 Toyota Tundra TRD PRO. It made towing my 2021 Lance 2285 Travel Trailer a dream. The truck and trailer sit perfectly level now and the truck handles great. Easy install only took a couple of hours. In my pic... the stabilizer jacks are down because I was doing a quick overnighter and didn't want to unhitch. But the stabilizers aren't lifting the camper or truck.. just kissing the ground to keep the camper from rocking when inside. Its the only pic I had handy.
by: Ryan W07/31/2023
So far so good. I installed these in just over 2 hours on my 2013 Chevy 2500HD for help with my fifth wheel. I pull a 12.7k pound (dry) camper. My truck was level prior to airbags, but had really harsh bouncing over bridges, put holes, etc. The side to side way and roll was noticeable was noticeable as well. These bags put all of that to an end. I've towed twice with them and 35psi seems to do the trick (doesn't life the truck higher in the rear, and takes away the bounce and roll).
I must point out that installation while straight forward, still had some issues with stock components. The parking brake cable and brackets had to be removed on both sides for the springs brackets to be installed. The passenger side bracket covered the OEM parking brake bracket location and the driver side is too tight of a fit without crimping the brake cable. My brake cable is no freely resting across the truck which I'm not a huge fan of.
by: Brian08/27/2022
High quality and easy to install. These air bags are working very well and keeping my truck level while towing my tow hauler.
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