Firestone Ride Rite # F2430 Air Bag Height

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what is the actual bag height if you were to hold it up deflated and let it hang what would be the distance from top to bottom?

asked by: Robert

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The height of the bag in the Firestone Ride Ride Kit part # F2430 that you referenced is 8.30 inches according to Firestone.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Dean G.

6/1/2020

I've lowered my truck 2" will these bags still fit?

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Chris R.

6/4/2020

You may need to go with a different air bag kit that's designed for lowered trucks. Can you tell me what specific model truck you have?

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Dean G.

6/4/2020

@ChrisR Its a 2017 Silverado double cab 4 wd. 2/3" drop

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Chris R.

6/8/2020

@DeanG Thanks for the info! The only air spring kit we have available for your lowered Silverado is the Air Lift # AL59209 - which is designed specifically for trucks that have been lowered 2 to 6".

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Answer 2

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Answer 12

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