Firestone Air Bag Kit for 1999 Ford F-350 with Fifth Wheel Rail Kit Installed

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I have a 1999 ford f 350 single rear wheel. I have the 5th wheel installation kit #50043 and I was wondering if i can mount the air bags #F2071 along with these to the frame rail.

asked by: Justin

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Expert Reply:

For your 1999 Ford F-350 that has a fifth wheel rail kit installed in it you would want the Firestone kit part # F2550 which is compatible with an in-bed hitch. The # F2071 is not compatible with the rail kits so it would not fit.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The Firestone air bag kit part #F2550 that you have installed on your 2008 Ford F-350 was designed to fit with in-bed rail kits like the Curt #C16448-204 that you want to install so they two will fit well together and would not require any special…

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Answer 2

The Curt fifth wheel installation kit you have, part #C16448-204, has a hole in the bracket that will allow you to install the suspension kit I recommend, part #F2550. The #F2550 reduce the strain on your rear axles when you are carrying heavy loads,…

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Answer 3

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 4

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 5

Choosing the right height setting for your 5th wheel hitch is a combination of a few different variables. First of all you want your towing setup to be as level as possible. With your Montana High Country 340BH level you will want to measure from the…

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Answer 6

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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Answer 7

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 8

The best air bag kit for your 2022 Ford F-350 that has a single rear wheel axle is the part #F95FV which has the 5,000 lb capacity you are wanting. Firestone bags are superior Air Lift bags. The ply rating of the rubber is higher, the attachment to…

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Answer 9

Great question, Jeff! When the Rota-Flex first came out it renovated what a pin box could do and be, but at this point in time that technology is a little more dated and the Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel Pin Box #325-GH-8040 is the "new…

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Answer 10

If you are considering Timbrens like the #TDR1500DQ and the SumoSprings like the #SSR-307-47 for your 2022 Ram 1500 4x4, I recommend the SumoSprings #SSR-307-47. The SumoSprings will offer the same quality as the Timbrens in terms of suspension…

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Answer 11

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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