Replacing Firestone Ride-Rite Brackets or Upgrading to New Kit

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I have the Firestone Ride-Rite 2535 on my Ford F-250, 2012 model.I pull a 5th wheel with hitch weight of 2800 lbs. The lower bracket and u-bolts have bent. Trying to determine a good plan of action.Replace with new brackets and u-bolts from E-Trailer or replace with a new Ride-Rite 2597.What changes have they made on the 2597 ?By chance did Firestone improve the brackets? Thanks

asked by: James B

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I spoke with Firestone about this and the brackets of the # F2597 are a little different design but their capacity is still the same. Their recommendation was to go with the new kit because of the better design.

If you decide to replace the brackets the upper is # F5717, lower # F5726, and the clamp is # F3077.

expert reply by: Charles S

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Answer 1

Both the Firestone Air Spring Kits part #F2071 and #F2550 have been confirmed to fit your 2001 Ford F250 Super Duty 4x4. The main reason we recommend the #F2550 over the #F2071 is because Firestone says this kit is compatible with gooseneck and fifth…

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Answer 2

If you refer to the linked video at the 1:25 mark you can see the process for removing the factory bump stop. This video shows Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Spring Kit #F2550 installed in a 2002 Ford F-250 like yours. You'll need to keep the…

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We do indeed offer replacement air bags for the Firestone Ride-Rite #F2550 air helper spring kit. The replacement springs are sold individually as part #F6401. These springs have the same 5000 lb leveling capacity as the original springs that were…

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I went out to our warehouse to take a look at all of the Replacement Bail Clamps we currently have available for the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs. For both the Replacement Bail Clamp #F3373 and #F3077, there is a distance between threaded…

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Answer 5

Getting the correct spacers depends on what the distance between the upper and lower mounting brackets is. If the distance is 9-1/2" to 10-1/2" then you'll want to use #F2370 . If the distance is 8-1/2" to 9-1/2" then…

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Answer 6

Hey Wayne, since it looks like you have a 2006 Chevy Silverado the correct replacement bail clamp u-bolt would be the part #F3373.

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For the U-bolt part #F3373 the dimensions are: The outer width is 6-3/4" and the inner width is 6" The outer length is 4-3/4" and the inner length is 4-3/8" The length of the threaded portion is about 2 inches

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Answer 8

We do carry the replacement parts you need for the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs #F2550 on your 2000 Ford F-250. - Replacement Bail Clamp for Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs #F3077 - Replacement Heat Shield for Firestone Ride-Rite Air…

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Answer 9

We do have the two part numbers you are looking for as part #F2135825307 and #F3077 which are correct replacement parts for Firestone Ride Rite Kit part #F2255.

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Answer 10

We do have the exact parts you need for your Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs #F2350. The correct clamp is the Replacement Bail Clamp for Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs #F3077, and the bolts will be with the Replacement Hardware for…

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Answer 11

If the air bags are still in good condition from the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs #F2550 on your 2002 2WD Ford F-250, then the replacement brackets and hardware for the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs #F2400 for your 2007 4WD Ford…

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Answer 12

The correct replacement bail clamp for a Firestone air bag kit part #F2597 is the part #F3077.

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