Comparing Firestone And Air Lift Air Helper Springs For 2018 Ford F-150 XLT 4WD

Updated 03/13/2021 | Published 03/10/2021

Products Featured in This Question

Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs - Double Convoluted - Rear Axle

(2889)

$565.82

Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs with Internal Jounce Bumpers - Rear Axle

(1238)

$436.86

Firestone Air Command Standard Duty Air Compressor - Smartphone App Only - Single Path

(342)

$571.18

Question:

Good morning. Im interested in the Air Lift or Firestone Air Rite Air Suspension Kits. can you tell me which is preferable and do they come with a lifetime warranty. 2018 F150 XLT 4x4 3.5L ECO Boost Crew Cab 5.5ft bed. No Lift Kit on it.

asked by: Gene R

Expert Reply:

Between the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs - Double Convoluted - Rear Axle # F2582 and Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs with Internal Jounce Bumpers - Rear Axle # AL88385 for your 2018 Ford F-150 XLT 4WD Crew Cab with the 3.5L Eco Boost engine I recommend the # F2582.

While both options have a limited lifetime warranty, the air springs used on the # F2582 are a higher quality making them less likely to rupture, and a crimped to the metal end plates to keep them from coming loose.

To keep from having to manually air up the air bags each time you are ready to tow I recommend adding the Air Command Compressor System w/ Light Duty Compressor - Wireless - Smartphone Enabled - Single Path # F2610 which will allow you to adjust the pressure in the air bags from your smartphone.

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