Air Helper Spring and Compressor System Recommended for 2002 Ford F-250
Question:
I am looking for an air bag with compressor for a 2002 f250 lariat
asked by: Karee B
Expert Reply:
If your truck has a GVWR above 8500 lbs (check the sticker in the door jamb for this info) the Firestone Ride Rite kit, part # F2550 is what I'd recommend. The kit is compatible with in-bed gooseneck or 5th wheel hitches and will work on trucks with or without the factory top overload springs. If the truck is lifted, the stock jounce bumper spacers will need to be in place.
If your vehicle GVWR is under 8500 lbs, you'd use an Air Lift system instead. I'd recommend the # AL57393 for 2 WD trucks or # AL57390 for 4x4 models. Both systems are compatible with in-bed hitches.
For a compressor system, the # F2158 system would work fine if you won't be constantly adjusting the pressure in the system and you won't be carrying unevenly centered loads that would require independent control of each air bag to level things out. If you tow or haul loads that will vary widely, and you'll need to be changing the pressure in the system repeatedly over the course of the day, a heavier duty compressor would be a better choice. I'd recommend the # F2219 which provides a more robust compressor that would also allow you to control the pressure in each spring independently. These compressors are compatible with either Firestone or Air Lift air helper spring systems.
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Products Referenced in This Question
Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs - Rear Axle
- Vehicle Suspension
- Rear Axle Suspension Enhancement
- Air Springs
- Heavy Duty
- Air Lift
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Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs - Rear Axle
- Vehicle Suspension
- Rear Axle Suspension Enhancement
- Air Springs
- Heavy Duty
- Air Lift
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Firestone Air Command Heavy Duty Air Compressor - Analog - Dual Path
- Air Suspension Compressor Kit
- Wired Control
- Dual Path
- Analog Display
- 150 psi
- Firestone
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Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs - Double Convoluted - Rear Axle
- Vehicle Suspension
- Rear Axle Suspension Enhancement
- Air Springs
- Heavy Duty
- Firestone
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Firestone Air Command Standard Duty Air Compressor - Analog - Single Path
- Air Suspension Compressor Kit
- Wired Control
- Single Path
- Analog Display
- 100 psi
- Firestone
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