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Super Springs Vehicle Suspension Manufacturer Installation

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Firestone Coil-Rite Air Springs with Work-Rite Helper Springs Installation - 2012 Dodge Ram

Today on our 2012 Dodge Ram Pickup we'll be installing the Firestone Coil Rite Air Springs with Work Rite Helper Spring Kit, part number f4190. To begin our installation we'll need to deflate both airbags. To do this we'll take a small piece of air tube and connect it to the airbag. We can then deflate the airbag where we'll take the inflation valve slide it over the air tube with the airbag deflated. This will keep the airbag deflated and allow us to install it into our spring.We'll then push the air spring up into the coil spring by hand. You may need to use a blunt tool making sure that it doesnt have any sharp edges or corners as this could damage the air spring.

Firestone Coil-Rite Air Helper Springs Installation - 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe

Today on this 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe were going to install part number f4170 from Firestone. First step is to go ahead and remove the original jounce bumpers. Theyre located inside the spring. Well go ahead and pry those out of our way. Now in the cup where the jounce stop was were going to have to drill an access hole for an air line. Well drill out a 1/8inch pilot hole first, and then well go ahead and drill it out to 5/16.

Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs Installation - 2009 Chevrolet Silverado

Today on a 2009 Chevrolet Silverado were going to install part number F2430 from Firestone. First thing were going to do is remove the rubber jounce bumpers. These bumpers are attached directly to the frame, right above the axil. Well go ahead and remove the bumpers by unbolting them from the inside and the fastener uses a 10-millimeter socket. Next well take the upper bracket and attach it to the frame. Well take the new allen head bolt, run it through the bracket, and then run the bolt through a spacer.

Firestone Work-Rite Helper Springs Installation - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado

Today on our 2005 Chevy Silverado well be installing the Firestone Work Right Helper Spring kit, part number F8605. First, before we install our kit well need to remove the old or manufacturers bump stops. To do this well simply go ahead and raise the vehicle, take the weight off the rear axle and then remove the nut, securing the stud that goes up through the bump stop and holds it to the frame. Now with the old bump stop out of the way were ready to go ahead and start installing the new Work Right Helper Springs. The Helper Spring kit can be modified for the vehicle or ride necessary. For a stronger, stiffer ride we can take the helpers spring, along with the long bolt provided in our install kit, add a split-lock washer, flat washer, and go up through the spring.

Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs Installation - 2011 Toyota Tacoma

Today on this 2011 Toyota Tacoma we're going to install part number F2407 from Firestone. This is our Ride Rite Air helper spring. To start off our install we're going to go ahead and lower our spare tire to get that out of our way. We're also going to raise the truck up by the axle and remove the two rear wheels. Now our next step is to go ahead and remove the joust that's above the spring. Now it doesn't pop up so we have to cut it.

Air Lift LoadLifter Air Helper Springs Installation - 2004 Ford F-250

Today on our 2004 Ford F250 we'll be installing the Air Lift Load Lifter 5000 air helper springs, part number AL573090. Now today our F250 has a 6 inch lift on it, but the Load Lifter 5000 will still bolt into place, now again because our vehicle has a suspension lift on it we dont need to expand the suspension on the truck, but it is a good idea to go ahead and do that to give you enough clearance to get your air spring in. now today we'll be installing the passenger side. The drivers side installs the exact same way with a few minor additions. On the drivers side you'll want to make sure that you keep the wiring harness out of the way of the air spring and the hardware. Also the kit comes with an emergency brake cable clamp that you'll bolt into place to hold the emergency brake out of the spring.

Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs Installation - 2011 Chevrolet Silverado

Today on our 2011 Chevy Silverado, well be installing the Firestone Ride Right Air Helper Springs, part number F2430. First before we can install the new air springs, we need to remove the manufacturers down stop. To do this, there s a stud that goes up through the center that well need to remove. Now with the bolt removed, we can go ahead and pop the down stop out of its cup. Now were ready to go ahead and install the upper bracket. Well use the new 10-millimeter flathead Allen bolt, it will go through the upper bracket, through the spacer, and then secure into the same threaded hole that we just removed the down stop bolt from.

Air Lift Ride Control Air Helper Springs Installation - 2006 Chevrolet Colorado

Today on our 2006 Chevrolet Colorado, we'll install the air lift, ride control air helper strings, Part Number AL59539. Our first step, we'll be assembling the air sleeve, an upper and lower brackets. We'll take the air sleeve, install the upper bracket on top, going over the nipple coming out of the air sleeve. We'll secure the upper brackets to the air sleeve with the plastic nut provided, then we'll take our air fitting, the 90 degree fitting and thread it on top of the air sleeve. We'll go ahead and secure it, and tighten it down with a wrench. Next, we'll go ahead and install the lower bracket.

SuperSprings Suspension Stabilizer Installation - 2005 Ford F-350

Today on our 2005 Ford F350 well be installing the Super Springs custom suspension stabilizer and weight control kit, part number SSA22. The system will reinforce the vehicles rear suspension with an extra lead spring that prevents sagging and reduce sway by up to 30%. To install our Super Springs weve already gone ahead and raised the vehicle and removed the rear wheels. This will allow us easier access to the manufacturers lead springs. Next well remove the nylon lock nut and nylon bushing from the shackle bolt on the Super Spring. Now with the shackle bolts removed, well sit that aside and move to the manufacturers lead spring pack.

Articles about Vehicle Suspension

Timbren Suspension Enhancement Systems

The Basics: Firestone Air-Spring Kits

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Components of Firestone Air Suspension Systems

Stability Control for Heavy Duty Vehicles

• Fit of Firestone Air Suspension Kit # F2299 on 2012 Dodge Ram Cab and Chassis
  
• According to Firestone, the F2299 will indeed fit your 2012 Ram Cab and Chassis if it is a 4WD model. The kit is intended for models equipped with dual rear wheels.
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• Where on Vehicle Suspension Does SumoSprings Custom Rear Helper Spring Kit # SSR-102 Attach
  
• The Sumo Springs Custom Rear Helper Spring Kit, part # SSR-102, bolts on to your 2006 F-250/F-350 above the leaf springs using the supplied brackets and hardware; no drilling is required for installation. My contact at Super Springs confirms this product replaces the factory bump stops and is intended for use with OEM springs. It is intended for use in 5th wheel applications. The installation instructions are included. Your choice between an air bag system and a helper spring system like the
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• Suspension Enhancement Options for a 2002 Dodge Ram 2500 With B and W Gooseneck Turnoverball Hitch
  
• The upper bracket for the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs, # AL57215, that you referenced bolts to the outside of the frame rail where the frame brackets of your B and W Turnoverball currently sit. I spoke with B and W and they told me that it was okay to bolt through their frame brackets if you would like to install this air bag kit. At this time we do not offer air springs for your 2002 Dodge Ram 2500 that mount to the underside of the frame rail, but we do offer rubber springs
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• Suspension Enhancement Recommendations For a 2006 GMC Sierra 3500
  
• We have several suspension enhancement systems available for your 2006 GMC Sierra 3500. I have linked our page which will give you a variety of suspension offerings. We do offer SuperSprings Suspension Stabilizer # SSA10 which will enhance your factory springs, however, we do not sell replacement leaf spring for vehicles. This enhancement unit bolts above your existing factory springs, there is no drilling required. To give you an idea about the installation, I have attached a short video of
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• Will Adding Timbren Suspension Enhancement Reduce Sway and Help Ride on a 2008 Ford F-150 4x4 FX4
  
• Technically, you would call Timbren front suspension # TFF150F a passive system. It is designed for support when there is a load on it. However, the springs contact the the vehicle so there will be some support when not under load. So the short answer is that it would help just maybe not to the degree you are looking for. Another issue is that suspension enhancement systems are designed to be used on a vehicle with suspension that is in good working order. If the front coil springs and bushin
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• Will Firestone Air Spring Kit F2250 Fit with Reese 5th Wheel Brackets RP50082 on a 2008 Ford F-250
  
• That is what you would have to do. The factory bump stop bracket also should be in this location or just below the 5th wheel rail. In that square hole on the # RP50082-58 brackets you would put the bolt through to secure the bracket, put the Firestone air spring bracket from kit # F2550 on the other side of the frame, then put the nut on and torque to spec. I have included a picture showing the outboard and inboard sides of the frame with the 5th wheel bracket and Firestone air spring bracket in
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• Timbren Suspension Enhancement for a 2013 Dodge Ram 1500 with Rear Coil Springs
  
• If your 2013 Dodge Ram 1500 is a crew or quad cab then you can use the Timbren springs # TDR1500DQ. The coil springs at the back are not an issue. I have included a link to a video showing a typical installation of this system. As you can see the truck in the video also has rear coil springs. I have also included a link to the installation instructions for you.
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• What Suspension Kit to Correct Sagging Rear End on 2002 Toyota Tacoma During Occasional Towing
  
• As you noted there are several different types of rear axle suspension enhancement products for your 2002 Toyota Tacoma: air-springs, rubber bump-stop springs and helper leaf springs such as the Super Springs # SSA18. Air-spring kits are more complex to install and require regular checks to maintain their required minimum pressure, but offer adjust-ability to suit changing tow and cargo loads. Rubber springs are not adjustable but do offer progressive resistance as the load increases, are re
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• Will SuperSpring Coil Inserts Fit on a 2009 Subaru Legacy
  
• If you can provide me with some measurements of your coil springs, I can determine if any of our SuperSprings Coil Inserts will work on your 2009 Subaru Legacy. Unfortunately SuperSprings has not tested any of their coil inserts with your vehicle, but we may be able to find something that will work. If you can send me the overall diameter of your coil spring, the distance between each coil and the diameter of the spring coil, I can see if we have an insert that will work for you. I have atta
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• Suspension Enhancement for a 2003 Chevy Tahoe with Auto Level Rear Suspension
  
• I recommend installing a set of Timbren springs for added support. They will provide the support you need without having to run air lines and fill up or deflate air bags. Please keep in mind that adding Timbren springs or any suspension enhancement product may not stop the auto-leveling motor from running, but there is a very good chance that it will. If you have a 4-wheel drive model use # TGMRG25C. For a 2-Wheel drive model use # TGMRYS4. Be sure to check your vehicle owners manual to make
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• Can a 2008 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Tow a 16,500 Pound 5th Wheel Trailer
  
• The GVWR of a vehicle is set in stone. There is nothing you can do to increase the capacity short of replacing the axle, suspension, and other load bearing and drive train components. What suspension enhancement like # TGMRCK25S does is help support the load and keep the rear end from sagging. Since you have a 3/4 ton truck, you are going to be able to tow just about anything. Consult the vehicle owners manual for the towing capacities of the truck. The gross COMBINED vehicle weight rating is
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• Will Air Lift AirCell Custom Helper Springs Kit # AL52204 Work On 2004 Dodge 2500
  
• The Air Lift AirCell Custom Helper Springs Kit # AL52204 you referenced will work on your 2004 Dodge 2500 pickup. It prevents sagging and reduces bottoming out as a result of carrying heavy loads, like when towing your fifth wheel. It also helps with problems such as off-center loads, body roll, and sway when turning sharp corners because each spring works independently. This product bolts onto your frame and rear axle and requires no maintenance. It provides a smoother ride than rubber load
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• Timbren Suspension System Enhancement Recommendation for a 2012 Honda Pilot
  
• Suspension enhancements will not give you additional capacity beyond what the manufacturer recommends, but what they will do is allow you to carry weight within the capacity of the vehicle in a safer, more stable way. So basically in your situation suspension enhancement would be an excellent choice since what you plan on towing is within the capacity set by Honda. The Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System # THROD2 that you referenced is designed to fit your 2012 Honda Pilot and would
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• Firestone 2250 Airbag Fit for 2006 Chevy Silverado 3500 With B&W Flipover Gooseneck Hitch
  
• I spoke with my contact at Firestone, who tells me that the frame bracket for your B and W Gooseneck hitch will not interfere with the installation or use of the Ride Rite # 2250 Air Helper Spring. The air bag will locate between the underside of the frame member and the top of the axle, just in board of the leaf springs as shown in the diagram posted for you.
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• Suspension Enhancement for a 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan with Wheelchair Lift
  
• Your local or state laws may have requirements for ride height on a passenger vehicle and you should be able to contact the local DMV or State Troopers office and they should be able to tell you. A vehicle does not ever require a suspension enhancement system and the systems we carry are not lift kits. They help support the suspension and are meant to be installed on a vehicle with factory suspension that is in good working order. Given that your 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan has a wheelchair lift
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• Will Timbren Spring, Part # TGMRCK25S, Fit 2009 GMC Sierra with Turnover Ball and 5th Wheel Hitch
  
• My contact at Timbren confirmed that their Rear Suspension Enhancement System, part # TGMRCK25S, will work with your 2009 GMC Sierra that is equipped with a BandW turnover ball and 5th wheel hitch. Since this kit installs in the same location as the stock bump stops (which are removed) there will be no clearance issues with your hitches. This kit includes the rubber springs, mounting brackets and required hardware and installs without drilling. Please note that this suspension kit does no
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• Suspension Enhancement Recommendation for a 2004 Nissan Pathfinder Armada
  
• For your 2004 Nissan Pathfinder Armada I recommend going with the Firestone Coil-Rite system # F4150. I have included a link to the installation details for you to view. Firestone makes a good quality suspension enhancement system and they also make the air bags for Air Lift. You can install the system as is and use your own air compressor or one at a gas station to fill the bags. Or you can get Level Command II kit, # F2158, which will allow you to add or remove air from the cab of the vehi
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• Is there Drilling Involved to Install the Air Lift Ride Control Air Helper Springs # AL59530
  
• I checked the installation instructions for the Air Lift Ride Control Air Helper Springs # AL59530 that you referenced and there is drilling into the frame to attach the upper brackets of this kit onto your 2004 Toyota Tundra. I attached a picture that shows where the drilling will take place in the frame. I also attached the installation instructions for this product that shows everything needed to install this product.
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• Can Firestone part # F2525 Work with Pro Comp Stage 2 Block Lift on a 2010 F150 4X4
  
• Yes, the Firestone part # F2525 will fit your 2010 Ford F-150 FX4 that is already outfitted with the 6 inch Pro Comp Stage 2 block lift installed. Often times lift spacers are required for truck that have lift kits, but, in your case, the block lift does not lift the frame further away from the suspension. I spoke with the engineer at Firestone who verified that you can use Firestone part # F2525 on your 2010 Ford F150 4X4 with your 6 inch Pro Comp Stage 2 block lift as long as your lift kit
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• Air Lift 1000 Air Helper Springs Recommendation for a 2004 Mercury Sable Sedan
  
• To answer your first question you can either inflate the air bags of the Air Lift AirLift 1000 Air Helper Springs # AL60776 manually with an air compressor via the valve stems that will get installed on your vehicle or you could get a compressor kit like the Air Lift Load Controller II Compressor System # AL25592 and be able to control the inflation of the bags from within your vehicle. You also would be able to monitor the air pressure with this kit. If you decide to not use a compressor kit
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