Comparing Ride Rite Air Springs Between 2000 Ford F-250 and 2015 Ford F-250

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What’s the difference on a 00 F250 part #f2550 and a 15 gas F250 part number f2550?

asked by: Dustin B

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The Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs - Double Convoluted - Rear Axle # F2550 is a fit for 1999 Ford F-250 and F-350 models through 2010 models. For your 2015 Ford F-250 the similar Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs - Double Convoluted - Rear Axle # F2597 is the confirmed fit.

I've attached photos of the parts list for each to show that although they look similar and operate in a similar way, the air springs, and all the brackets are different parts customized to fit each frame. I've attached videos of each to assist.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Answer 1

Since there are no 6 inch spacers to use with the Timbren springs #TUR350 using them on a truck with a 6 inch lift like your 2010 Ford F-350 would render the springs useless. There are other options though. You could use Firestone Ride-Rite Air…

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Answer 2

Your photo was great and captured the exact reason why you would be unable to install the Firestone Air Bags #F2550 along with the Curt Gooseneck Hitch #C60720 you have in your 1999 Ford F-350. The gooseneck is attached to the outside of the frame…

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Answer 3

For a set of airbags that are confirmed to fit your 2008 Ford F-350 Dually, I recommend the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs part #F2550 because this is the only kit available for your F-350 that will work with an in-bed hitch. The Firestone…

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Answer 4

We can help you with a rear-axle air bag kit for your 2008 Ford F-350 King Ranch dually. All kits for your truck are shown on the linked page and these include products from Firestone and AirLift. I do recommend a Firestone kit as they actually…

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Answer 5

I spoke to my contact at Firestone and he informed me that the Firestone Air Spring Kit you would want is part #F2550. You may have a hard time towing a fifth wheel trailer level with a truck as high as yours, but this kit is designed to work with…

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Answer 6

The B&W Turnover ball hitch for your 2001 Ford F-250 is #BWGNRK1108. The brackets for it install on the outsides of the frame rails on the truck (part fits underneath but would not interfere with the airbags). However, there is that center bolt…

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Answer 7

The manual lockout on your Atwood 85778 surge brake coupler is there so that you can back up the trailer without the brakes locking up on you. Yes you can safely tow your trailer with the broken manual lockout, you just have to make sure you…

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Answer 8

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 9

I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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Answer 10

Seal 171255UC has an inner diameter of 1.719 inches and outer diameter of 2.565 inches. A seal that has those dimensions would actually be #58846. I've added a link to a video review of this seal for you to take a look at.

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Answer 11

If you are needing the hub and drum assembly then you will want to go with the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly #8-201-5UC3-EZ but if you are just looking for an idler hub then you will want part #8-213-5UC1 instead. These come with the correct…

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Answer 12

From what I could find it looks like your 122R (red) and 122Y (amber) lights measure 3.75" x 1.70" x .81". We don't have any replacement lense directly for the GLO-BRITE lights but we do have some similar lights that you could use…

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