Replacement Firestone Air Bag for Ride-Rite System on a 2012 Ford F-250

Question:

I have a question on the timbren or I really need more experience help. I have Firestone ride rite fir2535 on my 2012 f250 truck and have recently blow one on drivers side. Wanna see if I can get a bag from yall? Or do I have to get a whole kit again? Another question is the ride is really rough when not hooked up under load for normal driving every day even at the lowest air of 5#. The 5th wheel I pull about once a month is 13000 # empty. Just wanna see what kinda advice? Should I go with another system.

asked by: Ryan S

Expert Reply:

You can get just the air bag for Firestone Ride-Rite system F2535. The bag you need is # F6401. Be sure that you are within the specified air pressure and weight capacity range for the system to keep everything in good working order.

For the ride quality when unloaded you might want to experiment with different amounts of air pressure until you find what works best for you.

Using a Timbren system such as # TFR250SDG might help when not under load since it will not constantly be engaged but the travel distance between the bump stop platform and the Timbren springs is short so it would be a little stiffer than stock suspension.

expert reply by: Michael H