Firestone Air Bag Kit Recommendation for 2012 Chevy Silverado 2500HD

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can you provide correct firestone air bag for 2012 Silverado 2500HD, 6.6L, 6.5foot box, bumper pull/ Towing 29foot Toy Hauler with 9900 GVWR. thanks

asked by: Brad S

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For your 2012 Chevy Silverado 2500HD short bed the correct Firestone air bag kit you need is the part # F2709 which has been confirmed as a fit.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The purpose of adding air springs is to provide additional support to the factory suspension so it doesn't sag from weight of cargo. Air springs won't add to the tow capacity though. The purpose is to level your vehicle if you are…

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You were definitely looking in the right place because the Firestone suspension enhancement systems are going to give you the improved ride you were looking for. I recommend the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs #F2709, which are a confirmed…

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Pin box bolt torque is based on the size of the bolts. 1/2 inch Bolts GR5 90 ft-lbs 5/8 inch Bolts GR5 150 ft-lbs 3/4 inch Bolts GR5 275 ft-lbs

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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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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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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For sag from towing a trailer the best recommendation I can make is actually a weight distribution system. Suspension enhancement will help level your truck while towing. But the advantage to a weight distribution system is that it levels the vehicle…

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It sounds like the purpose of getting the air helper spring would be to counteract the 1 inch compression you're getting in your rear suspension caused by the pin weight of your 5th wheel. If that's the case, I believe that the AirLift 5000…

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Answer 10

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 11

I can definitely help and point you in the right direction. Both brands make a great quality air bag kit. Personally I prefer the Firestone Ride-Rite #F2709. The air bags themselves are known to be more durable than others. They can hold more PSI…

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Answer 12

That's a very good question, we tend to be extra cautious and say to use 10 gauge wire because that would be more than enough. When you get into longer trailers that will end up using a lot of wire the heavier gauge wire becomes more necessary.…

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