Comparing AirLift # AL88295 And Firestone # F2299 Air Bag Suspensions for 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4

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I have a 2006 Dodge 4WD, 2500, I pull a bumper pull trailer. Which air bag suspension is better? Air Lift Veh Suspension AL8829510 vs Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs-Double Convoluted F2299? The Firestone has half the parts and appears to be a simpler installation. Maybe Firestone has better availability for replacement parts? Help me decide. Thanks

asked by: Mark D

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If I personally had to choose between the AirLift # AL88295 and the Firestone # F2299, I'd choose the AirLIft system which includes internal jounce bumpers that provide extra cushion if you're running low pressure in the bags but should hit a pothole or other obstacle or if the bags should fail for some reason. Over the years, I've found AirLift's customer service and support to be absolutely outstanding, and obtaining spare parts when needed will not present a problem.

All this being said, keep in mind that an air bag system is primarily designed to carry weight carried in the vehicle itself, and not so much to counteract tongue weight applied to the vehicle by a trailer.

To counteract the squat experienced when a trailer is hitched, a weight distribution system would work much better. A weight distribution (W/D) system would use spring bars to apply leverage back to the trailer hitch, placing a portion of the trailer's tongue weight onto the front vehicle axle, which will level the tow vehicle's ride height.

To choose the correct w/d system for you, I'd need to know the fully loaded and ready to tow tongue weight of the trailer, as well as the weight of anything typically stowed in the truck bed behind the rear axle. Knowing the length and type of trailer would be helpful as well. I'll link you to our article that explains weight distribution in more detail, as well as to an article that explains how to determine your trailer tongue weight.

If you'd care to reply with the information, I'd be happy to make some recommendations for you.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

If you currently have a weight distribution and sway bar on your camper then you would be good to go there. As far as adding the sumo springs, in my opinion if you are adding all the extra weight in the bed of the truck also, they may help a little…

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Answer 2

For your 2015 GMC Sierra 3500 Denali DRW 4x4, I recommend using the Firestone Ride-Rite Red Label Extreme Duty Air Helper Springs part #F2709 over the Air Lift LoadLifter 7500 XL Air Helper Springs part #AL57538 for two reasons. The first reason is…

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Answer 3

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 4

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 5

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 6

The Hellwig Adjustable Big Wig Rear Anti-Sway Bar #HE94FR is only going to leave a few inches between it and the spare tire, as you can see in the attached picture. Depending on how far forward you have the tire it could potentially interfere with…

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Answer 7

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 8

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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Answer 9

I can definitely help and point you in the right direction. Both brands make a great quality air bag kit. Personally I prefer the Firestone Ride-Rite #F2709. The air bags themselves are known to be more durable than others. They can hold more PSI…

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Answer 10

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 11

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 12

Since you have a 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 ZR2 the correct Air Lift kit you would need is the part #AL88288.

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