5th Wheel Hitch and Airbag Kit Confirmed to Fit a 2005 Ford F-350
Question:
05 ford f350 4x4. Im looking to purchase 5th wheel hitch rail kit and airbags and need to know part numbers for both and verify they are compatible with each other. Thanks
asked by: Kevin D
Expert Reply:
I have the perfect 5th wheel and airbag setup for your 2005 Ford F-350. For this, I recommend using the Curt Q20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # C16541 for short bed trucks and part # RP30081 for long bed trucks. In order to install either of these hitches on your vehicle, you will want to use the Reese Quick-Install Custom Base Rails and Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches part # RP50082-58. The vehicle specific custom mounting brackets cuts installation time in half when compared to universal bracket systems.
For an airbag system that will work with this 5th wheel hitch and is confirmed to fit your vehicle, I recommend using the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs part # F2400. The Firestone airbags are one of the best options on the market to maximize safe load-carrying capacity, increase stability, and improve ride quality. Compared to the similar AirLift kits, I like Firestone better as they use a 3-ply rubber in contrary to the 2-ply rubber AirLift uses for the construction of their airbags. AirLift also uses a steel clamp to attach the airbag sleeve to the mounting plate which is much more prone to failure in comparison to Firestone airbags which are molded to the mounting plate.
In order to operate the airbags from inside the vehicle, I also recommend looking at the Firestone Air Command I part # F2158. This kit comes with a standard duty compressor to fill the airbags, electric single gauge control panel, and all airlines and hardware needed for installation.
I have attached a review and installation video of each product on a 2005 Ford F-350 for you.
Products Referenced in This Question
Firestone Air Command Standard Duty Air Compressor - Analog - Single Path
- Air Suspension Compressor Kit
- Wired Control
- Single Path
- Analog Display
- 100 psi
- Firestone
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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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Reese Quick-Install Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
- Above the Bed
- Reese
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Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R20 Slider - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Cushioned Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17-1/2 - 21-1/2 Inch Tall
- 12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- CURT
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