Differences In Firestone Ride-Rite F2709 and Red Label F2613 For 2023 GMC Sierra 3500

Question:

Good afternoon. I have a 2023 GMC 3500 CCLB. I am looking at adding a set of Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs. I tow a 5th wheel that has a pin weight of 2280lbs. I have been looking at the F2613 or F2709. Can you tell me what the difference is? The only real difference I see is the max pressure they can be inflated to. Is there anything else? I only tow the trailer about once a month, maybe twice if we are lucky. Thank you. V/R, Paul

asked by: Paul P

Expert Reply:

The differences between the Firestone Ride Rite # F2613 and the Red Label # F2709 for your 2023 GMC Sierra 3500 Crew Cab Long Bed is the air pressure and max weight capacity.

The Ride-Rite # F2613 are rated for 5,000lbs and 100 PSI, where the Red Label # F2709 are rated for 7,500lbs and 150 PSI.

Since you have only 2280lbs of pin weight there is zero reason to go with the heavy duty bags, as you are well within the range of the # F2613 so that's what I recommend.

I do also recommend getting an on-board air compressor # F2610 to allow you to air up the air bags with the Firestone app on your phone instead of needing to find an air compressor each time you're ready to tow your trailer.

expert reply by: Samuel C

Andy W.

12/6/2024

Good evening I have a 2024 GMC 3500 Denali and a 44' gooseneck Sundowner enclosure trailer hauling two cars. Three axles, 7000 Lbs Of course, the heaviest vehicle in the trailer goes to the front, and the light is going as a second. The second one is sitting on the three axles. Because of that, my truck in the back is sagging just a little bit but enough to raise the front, and because of that, my front tires from inside are not fully touching the ground. I did stop by the Firestone location today, and they suggested the airbags. Do you also recommend the F2709 airbag for 7500 Lbs and the Firestone Air Command F2219? Thanks, Andy

Kevin C.

12/7/2024

@AndyW Yes, the Firestone Ride-Rite Red Label Extreme Duty Air Helper Springs # F2709 would be a great option for your Sierra. The Firestone Air Command Heavy Duty Air Compressor # F2219 has an analog gauge which means you'll have to drill into your dash and run air lines into it as well. To save yourself a ton of time on the installation and keep your dash looking nice I recommend going with the # F99VV. This kit has an app you can download on your smart phone and then connect to your compressor via Bluetooth to monitor and adjust your psi levels. This is a dual path system so you'd be able to adjust either both or a single air spring to deal with offset loads.

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Andy W.

12/7/2024

@KevinC, thank you so much for your response I appreciate it. This is helpful, and you understand me 100%