How to Choose Which Firestone Lift Spacers are Needed on Lifted 2012 Ford F-250

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How can I determine the spacer size needed to install Ride Rite air bags onto lifted truck?

asked by: Ryan E

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First of all if the truck has a body lift and not a suspension lift then you will not need spacers at all.

If you do have a suspension lift on your 2012 Ford F-250 then to install the Firestone Ride-Rite # F2597 you need to choose the Lift Spacers that equal the amount of lift you have, or as close as possible. I've linked our selection for you.

expert reply by: Charles S

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Answer 1

Typically block lifts are body lifts which do not add distance between the axle and the frame. If that's what you have then the Firestone Ride Rite kit part #F2709 would fit as-is. If you do have a lift that adds distance between the axle and the…

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Answer 2

If the lift on your 2016 Ford F-250 is a suspension lift you almost definitely are going to need spacers. If it's a body lift you won't. With that being said a 4 inch suspension lift doesn't always mean you need a 4 inch spacer. You need…

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The Firestone air bag kit part #F2550 can be used on trucks that have 1-1/2 inch lift kits like what you have. If the lift is a body lift where the suspension height doesn't change at all you would be fine with just the #F2550. If the lift was a…

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Answer 4

If you have a 4-wheel drive and the fifth wheel frame brackets are installed on the outside of your 2015 F-350 frame rails, and the hole in the frame is open as the attached drawing shows. then the Air Lift suspension system that will work is part…

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I took a look at the 2022 Dodge Durango R/T owner's manual and it looks like the Mopar 82216418AA harness will be required for your electric power steering. This is something you will have to acquire from your local dealer. I recommend checking…

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Answer 6

You are correct. Since you have a 1-1/2 inch "lift" on your truck you'd need the Firestone 1-1/2 inch spacer kit part #F2536 to take up that additional space.

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Answer 7

The correct Firestone Ride Rite kit for your 2013 Ford F-250 4WD diesel is the part #F2597. We confirmed this fit with Firestone.

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For a Firestone air suspension kit confirmed as a fit for your 2011 Ford Super Duty you would want the part #F2597 which is a confirmed fit and will provide you with additional rear suspension support when towing the heavier car hauler. I attached an…

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The lift spacers you need for your F-250 with the Firestone #F2597 suspension system is part #F2367. This kit comes with the 3 inch spacers and the screws and washers needed to install them.

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Answer 10

The air bags for that work with your 2012 Ram 1500 are the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs #AL57365, though you will need to measure to ensure that you have the right amount of space to use air bags. To do this, measure from your jounce…

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There are definitely basic air bag kits to help you level out when towing with your 2014 Ford F-250 Super Duty, and the best option is the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs #F2597. The Ride-Rite are the strongest, most durable air bags on the…

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Great question! It all depends on how much space you have between your truck frame and where the mounting bracket attaches to the axle on your 2012 Ford F-250 Super Duty. For example, the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs #F2597 fits the…

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