Will Firestone 2582 Air Helper Springs Fit work with B&W Gooseneck Hitch on a 2018 Ford F-150

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Hi, I would like to know if the 2582 airbags will work on my 2018 F150 Lariat super crew 5.5foot bed 4wd with a BandW underbed gooseneck hitch? Thanks,

asked by: Jason P

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Expert Reply:

I do have a solution for you, but unfortunately the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs # F2582 are not compatible with the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch # BW77FR currently installed on your 2018 Ford F-150.

Instead I recommend the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs which are available with the standard option # AL57385 as well as with the internal jounce bumpers with part # AL88385. These installed under the frame instead of in the same location as the plate of the B&W hitch which is why they will fit.

A great addition to an air bag kit is a compressor system because it eliminates the need to hunt down a compressor when you need to add psi plus it gives you a way to monitor your air bags. I recommend the Air Lift WirelessONE Compressor System # AL25980 because it is a single path system (so your air bags will be adjusted the same psi all the time) and includes a hand-held remote so you can adjust your air bags from inside or outside of your truck cab.

I have attached some videos for you to check out.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

The Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs #F2550 in conjunction with the Reese Quick-Install Custom Brackets #RP50082 should be able to be installed without interference. The mounting brackets for the Firestone Ride-Rite #F2550 attach to inboard…

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

While there is an air bag kit that works with a 5th wheel hitch for your 2018 Ford F-150, the Firestone #F2582 does not, and unfortunately there is no type of special bracket made for this, and I definitely don't recommend any type of…

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

Good question and I verified with the manufacturer that yes, the Air Lift air bags for your 2018 Ford F-150 are compatible with the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch #BW77FR. There are two different Air Lift kits for your…

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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 10

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Answer 12

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