Recommended Air Bags for a 2002 Ford F-150

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Im looking at the Firestone Basic Air Spring Kit. Is there some compensation needed since I have a 3inch lift on the truck? Thanks

asked by: Don N

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Expert Reply:

The only Firestone Air springs that are confirmed to fit your 2002 Ford F-150 are the Firestone Sport-Rite Air Helper Springs item # F2320. The ones you are looking at do not fit your truck. Regarding your 3" lift. This kit will work if your 3" lift is done with just blocks.

The reason this will still work with a lift with blocks is because the item # F2320 attaches to the top of the leaf springs. You will want to make sure that from the outside of the frame rail to the inside of the tire is at least 6".

I have linked an installation video below.

For added convince I recommend adding the Firestone Air Command I item # F2158. This onboard air compressor will allow you to adjust the PSI in your air springs from the comfort of your cab.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Answer 1

No, the Firestone Xtreme-Duty Air Compressor #F9287 is designed to connect right to the air tank. You will not need a relief valve for it to start.

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Answer 2

I personally like the TorkLift Custom Frame-Mounted tie-downs like parts #TLF2014, and #TLF3005 which fit a 2013 Ford F-150 with the 6-1/2' bed and no board or step under the bed. There are variations of this type of kit depending on the…

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Answer 3

The reason your Firestone air bag wore such a massive hole in the side of it is that the kit you have installed was not designed to fit your 2001 Ford F-150 and instead was designed for a Dodge Ram truck. If you install the same air bag you have now…

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Answer 4

Thank you for providing a photo of your hitch cross tube's open ends. Yes, this is where the TorkLift Camper Tie-Down #TLF3001 will install. The linked installation instructions show the process with clear color photos to detail the install…

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Answer 5

Other than saying that the air bags need to be kept between 5 and 100 psi, Firestone does not offer much in the way of specifics. The instructions mention that as a general rule of thumb, 1 psi will support approximately 40 lbs of load. Your best bet…

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Answer 6

I was able to find the 126003 hub and was able to determine that it is a 3,500 lb hub/drum with a 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern just like the #AKHD-545-35-K that you referenced. This hub will work as a replacement for your Lippert.

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Answer 7

The difference between the two systems is basically the attachment point. One is not better than the other except that the trunnion bars are a little easier to install than the round bars that require a clip to hold them into the head. For the round…

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Answer 8

Most trucks will sit a bit higher in the rear than in the front due to the heavier duty suspension that the rear of the truck has. With 5 psi in the bags your truck shouldn't be that much higher (if at all) in the rear than it was before you…

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Answer 9

If all of your trailer tires are the same size, construction, and Load Range you would be just fine. I would may recommend having matching tire brands on each axle since you have 2 and 2 of each kind. I attached a help article on trailer tires for…

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Answer 10

Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

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Answer 11

If the rear axle trailer tires are supporting more of the weight of the trailer then they would wear out faster. There are couple of adjustments that could be made to try to even out the load on the trailer. The first would be to more evenly…

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