Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs Installation - 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 Video

Yes, the Firestone bracket fits over the factory bumper stop bracket after you have unbolted the bump stop on your 2014 GMC Sierra 1500. I have included a picture that shows how the parts go together.

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…

The Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution (WD) System #C17500 is a popular system that does include 4 points of sway control; 1 at either of the trunnion bar heads and 1 at either bar where it sits on the bracket. Since there are 2 bars that gives you 4…

There are a number of differences between the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs #F2445 and Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs #AL88299, starting with fit. While the Air Lift will fit all models of the 2018 Toyota Tundra, the…

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…

I spoke to my contact at Daystar and he informed me that you can install your 5 inch lift on your 2012 Chevy 1500 Silverado and the air bag cradle would work just fine with your Firestone Ride Rite kit part #F2430 without needing any type of spacer.

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…

We do have the B&W 5th wheel mounting brackets that fit your 2017 GMC Sierra 1500, though they are a different part number than the one you asked about. Instead, here is the part you will need for your truck: - B&W Custom Mounting Brackets…

Load range D has a capacity of 1,220 lbs at 65 psi, whereas load range E has a capacity of 1,520 lbs at 80 psi. Basically the only difference between the two is the weight capacity. With trailer tires you always want to have them inflated to their…

To answer your question, none. The Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs #F2430 are not designed to provide a lift to your truck, regardless of the air pressure. If you were to fill the bags completely with an unloaded truck, the only thing that…

The best way to jack up a boat trailer with torsion axles, or straight axles for that matter, is to use a trailer jack that is rated high enough for the weight of the trailer at the point the jack is installed. Going with a higher capacity than…

Your assumption is absolutely correct. Your truck has two sets of weight capacities. One set for if you are not using a weight distribution system and another set that is higher for if you are using a weight distribution system. The best way to pick…