Can Firestone Air Bag Helper Springs Be Installed on 2014 Ford F-150 with 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch
Question:
I have a 2014 F150 Ecoboost Crew Cab, with a Reese 16 K hitch, is there a mounting plate that will allow me to install Ride Rite airbags?
asked by: Mike F
Expert Reply:
The issue is that a lot of the 5th wheel installation brackets that attach to the frame of your 2014 Ford F-150 install on the outsides of the frame in the same location needed by the Firestone brackets so they would not fit. But if you are using a universal kit such as # RP30035 that has 4 L-brackets then you could use a Firestone kit, # F2525.
But to ensure there will be no interference I recommend going with a Timbren kit, # TFR1502D, for a 2-wheel drive truck or # TFR1504D for a 4-wheel drive model. These kits will not interfere with the 5th wheel brackets. And they are better suited for supporting the 5th wheel hitch when coupled. I have linked a help article on Timbren systems for you.
Products Referenced in This Question
Reese Universal Base Rails and Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - 10 Bolt
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Universal
- Above the Bed
- Reese
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Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System
- Vehicle Suspension
- Rear Axle Suspension Enhancement
- Jounce-Style Springs
- Extra Heavy Duty
- Timbren
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Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System
- Vehicle Suspension
- Rear Axle Suspension Enhancement
- Jounce-Style Springs
- Extra Heavy Duty
- Timbren
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs - Double Convoluted - Rear Axle
- Vehicle Suspension
- Rear Axle Suspension Enhancement
- Air Springs
- Heavy Duty
- Firestone
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