Will Firestone Kit #F2400 Fit a Ford 2005 F350 4X4 with a Firestone Kit #F2176 Already Installed

Question:

Hello, I currently have the F2176 kit installed on my 2005 F350 4X4. I need to install a BandW turnover hitch with calls for the 2400 Kit. My question is do any of the parts from my current kit F2176 inter change with the 2400 kit. just looking at what parts I need to order. Thank you,

asked by: Brian A

Expert Reply:

The Firestone Kit # F2176 and Firestone Kit # F2400 do not have any interchangeable parts. The # F2176 that you already have installed is not compatible with the BandW Hitch you want to install.

You will need to remove the air springs to install the BandW Hitch. With this being done, I would recommend Super Springs part # SSA22 which will work with the BandW Hitch part # 1108 you will be installing. By using part # SSA22 on your 2005 F350 4X4, it will not interfere in any way with the BandW Hitch and will not require modification of the hitch frame brackets, which any air spring installation might require. I have attached installation details for the # SSA22.

Using Firestone part # F2400 kit will require drilling a large hole in the BandW Hitch frame bracket for installation of 1 bolt on each side. You need to contact BandW to see if drilling a 3/4 inch hole in the frame bracket, centered above the axle, is acceptable or if it would weaken the hitch.