Firestone Ride-Rite Air Spring Kit | Rear

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Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs

Ride-Rite air helper springs, often refered to as Firestone air bag kits, can be installed on most light trucks, motorhomes, RVs, SUVs, and vans. Firestone air helper springs are installed between the frame of the vehicle and the suspension, providing load support through the use of air pressure.

Firestone has made a commitment to provide the customer with the premium air helper spring kits in the industry. Ride-Rite has become synonymous with quality, durability, and with customer support truly second to none. Each application is specifically designed to maximize the safe load carrying capacity, stability, and ride quality of the vehicle.

Video - How To Install A Firestone Ride-Rite No Drill Air Bag Kit

Firestone Ride Rite air helper springs utilize a pair of convoluted air bags which can be adjusted for changing loads. These air springs are capable of 3200-5000 lbs of load leveling capacity per set.(Note: Do NOT exceed the vehicle's recommended gross vehicle weight rating GVWR). Firestone air helper springs enhance the ride by reducing leaf friction. Please remember that air springs do not increase the load-carrying capacity of your vehicle.

Ride-Rite air helper springs enhance the ride by reducing inter-leaf friction. Please remember that air springs do not increase the load-carrying capacity of your vehicle.

Basic Kit includes everything for a quick installation:

  • 2 Air springs (Air bags)
  • Mounting Brackets
  • Hardware
  • Air line
  • Separate inflation valves for manual inflation
Features & Benefits of Ride-Rite Air Bags and Air Spring Kits
  • No Drilling of Frame - Easy bolt on installation stallation
  • Keep the Vehicle level - improve steering control and braking effectiveness, level headlight beams, and reduce tire wear
  • Reduce suspension fatigue - keep leaf springs from sagging under repeated or constant load
  • Air adjustments improves the ride - allowing the air springs to be matched to the load
  • Level off-center loads- individual inflation valves allow for adjustment side-to-side
  • Reduce bottoming out - protective air cushion softens contact between the axle and frame
  • Increase vehicle stability - absorbing road shock providing ideal ride conditions for passengers and load
  • Firestone Air Bag Kits are designed and assembled in the USA

Vehicle Application Guide for Firestone W217602550

The RR2550 Firestone Ride-Rite Air Spring Kit | Rear is engineered to work with specific vehicles displayed below. Can't find your vehicle, or need assistance, please give us a call at 1-800-358-4751 or 1-989-755-0561. Browse the category Firestone Ride-Rite to view all vehicle makes and models.

YearMakeModelVehicle OptionInstallation Notes
1999 Ford F-250 Super DutyFits 2 Wheel Drive; Fits 4 Wheel DriveFits trucks over 8500 lbs. GVWR with or without 5th wheel or Gooseneck hitches.
2000 Ford F-250 Super DutyFits 2 Wheel Drive; Fits 4 Wheel DriveFits trucks over 8500 lbs. GVWR with or without 5th wheel or Gooseneck hitches.
2001 Ford F-250 Super DutyFits 2 Wheel Drive; Fits 4 Wheel DriveFits trucks over 8500 lbs. GVWR with or without 5th wheel or Gooseneck hitches.
2002 Ford F-250 Super DutyFits 2 Wheel Drive; Fits 4 Wheel DriveFits trucks over 8500 lbs. GVWR with or without 5th wheel or Gooseneck hitches.
2003 Ford F-250 Super DutyFits 2 Wheel Drive; Fits 4 Wheel DriveFits trucks over 8500 lbs. GVWR with or without 5th wheel or Gooseneck hitches.
1999 Ford F-350 Super DutyFits 2 Wheel DriveDoes not fit 2WD models with V10 gasoline engine with extended cab and 8 foot bed. Fits trucks with or without 5th wheel or Gooseneck hitches.
1999 Ford F-350 Super DutyFits 4 Wheel DriveFits trucks with or without 5th wheel or Gooseneck hitches.
2000 Ford F-350 Super DutyFits 2 Wheel DriveDoes not fit 2WD models with V10 gasoline engine with extended cab and 8 foot bed. Fits trucks with or without 5th wheel or Gooseneck hitches.
2000 Ford F-350 Super DutyFits 4 Wheel DriveFits trucks with or without 5th wheel or Gooseneck hitches.
2001 Ford F-350 Super DutyFits 2 Wheel DriveDoes not fit 2WD models with V10 gasoline engine with extended cab and 8 foot bed. Fits trucks with or without 5th wheel or Gooseneck hitches.
2001 Ford F-350 Super DutyFits 4 Wheel DriveFits trucks with or without 5th wheel or Gooseneck hitches.
2002 Ford F-350 Super DutyFits 2 Wheel DriveDoes not fit 2WD models with V10 gasoline engine with extended cab and 8 foot bed. Fits trucks with or without 5th wheel or Gooseneck hitches.
2002 Ford F-350 Super DutyFits 4 Wheel DriveFits trucks with or without 5th wheel or Gooseneck hitches.
2003 Ford F-350 Super DutyFits 2 Wheel DriveDoes not fit 2WD models with V10 gasoline engine with extended cab and 8 foot bed. Fits trucks with or without 5th wheel or Gooseneck hitches.
2003 Ford F-350 Super DutyFits 4 Wheel DriveFits trucks with or without 5th wheel or Gooseneck hitches.
2004 Ford F-250 Super DutyFits 2 Wheel Drive; Fits 4 Wheel DriveFits trucks over 8500 lbs. GVWR with or without 5th wheel or Gooseneck hitches.
2004 Ford F-350 Super DutyFits 2 Wheel DriveDoes not fit 2WD models with V10 gasoline engine with extended cab and 8 foot bed. Fits trucks with or without 5th wheel or Gooseneck hitches.
2004 Ford F-350 Super DutyFits 4 Wheel DriveFits trucks with or without 5th wheel or Gooseneck hitches.
2008 Ford F-250 Super DutyFits 2 Wheel Drive; Fits 4 Wheel DriveFits trucks with or without 5th wheel or Gooseneck hitches.
2008 Ford F-350 Super DutyFits 2 Wheel Drive; Fits 4 Wheel DriveFits trucks with or without 5th wheel or Gooseneck hitches.
2009 Ford F-250 Super DutyFits 2 Wheel Drive; Fits 4 Wheel DriveFits trucks with or without 5th wheel or Gooseneck hitches.
2009 Ford F-350 Super DutyFits 2 Wheel Drive; Fits 4 Wheel DriveFits trucks with or without 5th wheel or Gooseneck hitches.
2010 Ford F-250 Super DutyFits 2 Wheel Drive; Fits 4 Wheel DriveFits trucks with or without 5th wheel or Gooseneck hitches.
2010 Ford F-350 Super DutyFits 2 Wheel Drive; Fits 4 Wheel DriveFits trucks with or without 5th wheel or Gooseneck hitches.

Customer Q&A - Firestone W217602550


what is the min and max psi to use?

Asked
Firestone Ride-Rite kits should always have a minimum of 5 psi at all times. The maximum is 100 psi


I have a 2016 F250, gas powered, 2wd - with a Reese aftermarket under bed hitch installed. I have been told the the ride rite kit 2550 or the 2597 will work, so which one is the proper kit ?

Asked
For your truck, Firestone recommends the 2597 Kit for a 5000 lbs. option or 2703 for a 7500 lbs. option. These will both fit a 2016 F250 2WD with an in bed hitch; Gas and Diesel. The 2550 fits up to 2010 and does not work with the 2016.


My situation is that we want to travel several months away from iowa during the winter. My wife has diabetes and bad discs in ger back. She complains about the bumpy ride in our 1999 Ford F-250 Super Duty V-10 4Wheel Drive Pickup. Will this product improve the ride in the cab so she won't feel every bump and be uncomfortable during the entire trip? I've been told the only way to soften the ride is to change the leaf springs and then that will adversely affect the handling of the 5 th Wheel. I hope you can help thanks Ron

Asked
Firestone air bags will help improve the ride when you are hauling your 5th wheel. Its difficult to say if it will correct the problem with feeling every bump in the road. If your truck sags when towing your 5th wheel, the air bag kit will help level it out and improve the ride. If she is feeling every bump in the road we recommend looking at a high end shock absorber like Bilstein shocks. Shocks are designed to handle the bumps in the road more than an air spring would. If you change the leaf springs to a lighter duty leaf spring you will loose the towing capacity. If you add an air bag kit to a lighter leaf spring it will require you to run the air bag with more PSI which results in a stiffer ride. Feel free to call us at 1-800-358-4751 if any additional questions.


the number 2550 can it handle the weight of the axle and how much stretch

Asked
Once the Firestone air suspension kit 2550 air springs are installed, it is recommended that the vehicle not be lifted by the frame, as over-extension may occur, resulting in damage to the air springs. However, should it become necessary to raise the vehicle by the frame, deflate both air springs completely. The maximum extended length of the air spring 6401 in the 2550 air suspension kit is 8.91 inches.


Will this set fit an F350 KR crew cab diesel Dually with an inbed 5th wheel hitch? The goose neck equipment has been removed to install the Hyjacker hitch. I would like to be able to install at home and I carry a compressor with me so have no problem decreasing air pressure to 5-10 pounds while not towing and increasing the pressure once connected up. Thanks Brian

Asked
Yes, Firestone Ride-Rite Air Spring Kit 2550 will work with a in-bed 5th wheel hitch. The Firestone 2550 kit works with 5th wheel or Gooseneck hitches. You can view the installation instructions on our website and see exactly how it mounts. We have not run into any 5th wheel hitches that did not work with Firestone air spring kit 2550.


Firestone

Firestone Industrial Products has the largest North American infrastructure of any air spring manufacturer. Their experience and technical innovation dates back to 1938 with a patent for a pneumatic suspension device to be trademarked the Airide spring.

Firestone Industrial Products, a subsidiary of Bridgestone Firestone Diversified Products (BFDP), specializes in air spring manufacturing and technology with a history of more than 65 years of research and development of technologically advanced air springs. With headquarters in Indianapolis, Ind., and six quality certified manufacturing/assembly plants located on four different continents, the company produces suspension products for commercial trucks & trailers, cars, sport utility vehicles, light trucks, minivans, vans and motor homes.  For more information visit Firestone Industrial Products

Firestone HD Air Springs Warranty

2 Year Warranty

Firestone warrants its HD Air Spring products against defects in workmanship or material for a period of 2 years.

What this warranty does not cover

Damage from accidents, corrosion, improper installation, incorrect applications, overloading, and custom applications that are not specified under the OEM cross references. This warranty does not cover loss of freight, loss of profit, equipment, or personal downtime.

You can view the full details of Firestone’s warranty here.

How To Get Service

If your Firestone HD air spring failure results from a manufacturer defect, contact us at Michigan Truck Spring for support. You can contact us by phone at 1-800-358-4751 or by using our contact form.

Firestone Ride-Rite Warranty

Limited Lifetime Warranty

On Air Springs included in Ride-Rite, Sport-Rite, Coil-Rite, and Level-Rite kits.

2 Year Warranty

On brackets and hardware included in Ride-Rite air spring and Ride-Rite compressor kits.

2 Year Warranty

On Work-Rite urethane products.

2 Year Warranty

On Heavy Duty, Xtra Heavy Duty, and Xtreme compressor systems.

1 Year Warranty

On Light Duty and Standard Duty Ride-Rite compressor kits.

Firestone warrants its products against defects in workmanship or material for the above.

What this warranty does not cover

Damage from accidents, corrosion, improper installation, incorrect applications, overloading, and custom applications that are not specified under the OEM cross references. This warranty does not cover loss of freight, loss of profit, equipment, or personal downtime.

You can view the full details of Firestone’s warranty here.

How to get service

If you purchased your air springs in the U.S. or Canada and believe you have a part with a warrantable defect, call Firestone Customer Service at 1-800-888-0650 (option 1 for Ride-Rite, option 1 again, then option 4 for warranty). Representatives are available from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (EST) Monday – Friday.

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