Firestone Ride Rite Kit Recommendation for a 2010 Chevy Silverado 1500

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I have the extended cab, short 6 1/2 ft bed model and haul a 1,400 lb truck camper. The camper extends past the end of the bed when installed so having the air valves mounted on the rear bumper would result in them being difficult to access when they are needed the most. Are there any other locations you would recommend? Besides the air valves, is there any additional drilling needed on this model?

asked by: Jim R

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The Firestone Ride Rite kit part # F2430 has been confirmed as a fit for your 2010 Chevy Silverado 1500 2 wheel drive. You might be able to install the air valve in the wheel well somewhere or on the outsides of the rear bumper so that it would be easily accessible.

However, your best solution would be a compressor kit like the part # F2158. This will allow you to control the pressure in the bags from the interior of your truck and wouldn't require you to get creative with the location of the air valves.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Yes, the Firestone Ride Rite Kit part #F2250 is a confirmed fit for your 2004 GMC Sierra 2500HD and would be a great option for reducing the sag created by the weight of your truck bed camper. I attached an install video for this for you to check…

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

I'd recommend the Firestone Ride-Rite, part #F2550. You will need to remove the jounce bumper you described, but the collar shown in diagram I provided will be reused. Grinding off the head of the rivet would be the easiest way to remove it. The…

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Answer 4

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 5

I really like the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C14108 for your 2005 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Short Bed because it has a hidden crosstube and is a Class IV rating so it's nice and sturdy for up to 10K trailers or 12K trailers if a weight…

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Answer 6

Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors which we…

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Answer 7

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Firestone Ride Rite Kit Recommendation for a 2010 Chevy Silverado 1500

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