Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs Installation - 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Video

Yes, you can flat tow your 2017 Jeep Wrangler JK, that has a AEV front bumper, using a Blue Ox #BX1133 Base Plate Kit, as long as your Jeep has the bolt on tabs as shown on page 4 of the Blue Ox installation instructions attached. Most Jeep owners…

It could be a tow package fuse on the vehicle. Use the owners manual to find the locations of fuses/relays related to the tow package wiring to check them and replace as needed. If the issue is not a fuse or relay then you can test the vehicle side…

The Blue Ox Hitch Extender #BX88264 is the 12-inch extension we offer and can be used for flat-towing as you want. Please note that using an extension will reduce the trailer hitch tongue weight capacity by 50-percent. You cannot use a second…

According to our fitguide, as well as Blue Ox and Roadmaster's fitguides, the only exclusion is for EV models so there is a baseplate fit for your Silverado. I recommend the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit #RM86MR. These baseplates will…

I am happy to help you get all of this straightened out Jeff. First, I would like to clear up the tongue weight question, the tongue weight of a trailer should be between 10-15% of the loaded weight of the trailer. For example if your travel trailer…

The tow package wiring under the dash has an unused wire that can be used to illuminate the gauge on your Air Command. Look under the dash to the left of the steering column. There is a bundle of wires that will have a white tag taped to it. The wire…

The Blue Ox Acclaim Tow Bar #BX4330 that you referenced can be used with base plate kits that are between 23 and 30 inches apart.

The Brophy Stake Pocket Mounted Camper Tie Downs #TDSF are a universal fit so while we haven't tested it out on a 2018 Chevy Silverado 2500, what I can tell you is that if you check out the dimensions of the stake pocket tie downs (see attached…

To find out if there will be an issue installing your gooseneck hitch with the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs, part #F2430 you can take a look at the attached installation instructions. I have also attached a drawing that shows where the…

Installing the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs #F2430 on your 2015 Chevy Silverado 1500 does indeed require you to first remove the factory rubber jounce bumpers on the truck. I spoke with my contact at Firestone and he said that all you will…

I checked with Timbren and the bolts that come with the Timbren part #TGMFK25S that you referenced are M10x1.5X30.

If you are looking for something that will not impact your ride quality when you aren't towing, the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs - Double Convoluted - Rear Axle #F2430 are the way to go. The Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System…