Installation of Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Spring Kit F2550 in 2002 Ford F-250

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Hello, just received the Firestone f2550 kit and noticed my factory bump stops will be right about in the middle of the airbag section. Any help will be gladly appreciated. Thank you

asked by: Scott W

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If you refer to the linked video at the 1:25 mark you can see the process for removing the factory bump stop. This video shows Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Spring Kit # F2550 installed in a 2002 Ford F-250 like yours. You'll need to keep the bump stop's metal collar for re-installation.

expert reply by: Adam R

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I spoke to my contact at Firestone and he informed me that the Firestone Air Spring Kit you would want is part #F2550. You may have a hard time towing a fifth wheel trailer level with a truck as high as yours, but this kit is designed to work with…

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Answer 2

I am glad you came to us before you made your purchase as you are correct in that not all air bag and 5th wheel hitch kits are compatible with one another. For your 2000 Ford F-350, I recommend the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs part…

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Answer 3

The Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs - Rear Kit, #F2550, are designed to be installed on the inside of the frame rails on your 2002 Ford F350. This part number is listed for trucks with In Bed Hitch. If the Hide-A-Way gooseneck hitch on your…

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Answer 4

For your 2003 Ford F-250 Super Duty 2WD, I recommend installing the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs, #F2550. The #F2550 springs are compatible with fifth wheel and gooseneck trailer hitches. It may not seem that important now if you do not…

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Answer 5

When you tow your 5th wheel trailer with your 2000 F-250 that has a set of air bags like Firestone #F2550 you will not need to do anything special when you're decoupling the trailer from the truck. The main thing to do when coupling and…

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Answer 6

Yes, you can get the gauge set up with the compressor for your air bags. Since you already have an air tank, the compressor is all that you'll need: - Firestone Air Command II - Analog Gauge w/ Heavy Duty Compressor - Dual Function - 150 psi…

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Answer 7

There are a few things you can check to see why you are not getting power from your relay to your compressor. The first and easiest thing to check is to make sure you have a good ground connection from your gauge. If the ground wire is not attached…

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Answer 8

I don't have an installation video for the spacers, but the spacers install between the mounting bracket and the underside of the air spring, as shown in the instructions I attached for you. I attached a picture that shows how they install as…

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Answer 9

Both the Firestone Level Command II with Standard Duty Compressor part #F2158 and the Firestone Level Command II with Heavy Duty Compressor part #F2219 would technically work with the Firestone Air Bag Kit part #F2535 that you have installed on your…

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Answer 10

For a 4 inch lifted truck, you would want to use the 4 inch kit #F2371, so that you are not adding a spacer onto another spacer. The 2 inch spacers, #F2366, that you have referenced, fit vehicles with 2 inch lift and from 7.5 inches to 8.5 inches…

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Answer 11

I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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Answer 12

If you are needing the hub and drum assembly then you will want to go with the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly #8-201-5UC3-EZ but if you are just looking for an idler hub then you will want part #8-213-5UC1 instead. These come with the correct…

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