Parts For Install of Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs on 2000 Ford Excursion w/ lift kit

Question:

I HAVE A 2000 FORD EXCURSION 4WD WITH A 6 LIFT, WHICH HAS A 5 BLOCK IN THE REAR.I PWAS TOLD TO PURCHASE THE FIRESTONE 2251 FOR IT AND THE 2509 5 BRACKET EXTENSION BUT I DO NOT SEE HOW THESE TWO ITEMS GO TOGETHER AT ALL. CAN YOU PLEASE EXPLAIN HOW THEY GO TOGETHER OR DO I HAVE THE WRONG PIECES?

asked by: DON

Expert Reply:

I contacted our representative at Firestone about installing the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs, part # F2251, on your 2000 Ford Excursion with 6 inch lift kit. He informed me that you will need to use the Firestone Lift Spacers, part # F2373, since you have a 5 inch lift block.

Please note, that if the jounce pad or jounce tongue is lifted higher than factory position you will not be able to use the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Springs.

To install, you would install the Air Helper Springs # F2251, then attach the Lift Spacers to the bottom of the spring.

I have linked instructions for the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs, part # F2251, the Firestone Lift Spacers, part # F2373, and an FAQ on air spring kits. Also linked is a video installation of a Air Helper Springs being installed on a 1999 Ford F-250 Super Duty.