# 1
Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs - Double Convoluted - Rear Axle
Excellent service. Etrailer rocks. Fast delivery. The product is not installed yet.
Overall very pleased with these air bags. I did add an on board air compressor to allow easy adjustment as I pull anything from a 16,000# fifth wheel, to a 10,000 car trailer to a boat trailer. The ability to adjust with the on board compressor just added convenience to an often used set of air bags.
# 2
Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs with Internal Jounce Bumpers - Rear Axle
The product was as advertised. Instructions were provided and fairly straightforward. Be sure to jack the frame up high enough to access the area where the airbags go. Be careful when inserting the clips into the frame. I had one that slipped and shot into the inside of the frame and thankfully I had a long handled magnet and retrieved it. One recommendation I have is for the manufacturer to preassemble as much of the product as possible which would minimize the chance of parts being assembled incorrectly. I mounted the valve stems on the bumper on each side of the license plate.
Tow 11,000 lb. FW witha Ford F250. Love the feel of the Air Lift airbags, and the insurance of the internal jounce bumpers if needed. Over 5,000 miles logged, and still going strong.
# 3
Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs - Double Convoluted - Rear Axle
I have not had a chance to install yet. Ordered and received my airbags the same week. I will update after I get them installed
Works great when pulling my 5th wheel RV. Truck now runs level and rides smooth
# 4
Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs with Internal Jounce Bumpers - Rear Axle
These bags are amazing. Make the rear end ride pretty rough so I put deaver add a packs from carli and did the day star buckets for the bags. Now they are connected when I need them, and disconnected when I dont. Pretty awesome set up. I've put 5200 pounds of rock in the bed of my truck, the rock yard thought I was crazy but then I aired up the bags. You should of seen their faces. Rode level, sat at about 85 psi and rode like a caddy.
Feels like a new truck!
# 5
Air Lift LoadLifter 7500 XL Ultimate Air Helper Springs - Rear Axle
I have a 2020 Ford F-250 Lariat FX diesel and I pull a 2022 Jayco Eagle HT fifth wheel with a GVWR of 10,995 lbs. I noticed when I was hooked up to my trailer and raised my landing gear the back of my truck would squat causing my headlights to shine somewhat into the sky and sometimes while traveling the interstate in construction zones the ride was rough. So I decided to add airbags. I chose the Air Lift Load Lifter 7500 XL Air helper springs(#AL55FJ). I had them installed by a local garage and he did a great job installing them. I love the end result a much smoother ride and the braking seems smoother also I can easily level off my truck with the 7500 XL Air lift system allowing my headlights to shine straight out now. I give these guys five stars. In addition to adding the Air Lift 7500 XL system I also had the Air Lift Wireless Air compressor System(#AL58WQ) installed and it is Bluetooth, compatible on my iPhone which is amazing. I can control the lift on my bags individually or paired together with the touch of my phone. No stopping and getting out in the rain or looking for an air hose. I can sit in my cab or get out and increase or decrease the amount of air in my Air Lift system. I can also do it manually if I so choose. In the photo you can see where I mounted the two air fitting on my crossmember right below the compressor on the frame. There were already two holes there so and can be accessed easily. I am very satisfied with my compressor system and I give this a thumbs up in addition to the five stars.
Great product, after a year's use practically every day the product performs as it should. Coupled with the on-board remote-controlled air compressor pulling multiple different trailers is easier than ever.
# 6
Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs - Double Convoluted - Rear Axle
I install this for a customer that I have on the recommendation of etrailer as being the one that was necessary for this vehicle. On receiving the product was having problems as the truck was not set up the way that the illustration showed the truck was bought new by the original owner and had 50,000 miles and have never been modified spoke to fire stone about that at the recommendation of a trailer other parts were necessary, it turned out to be quite a mess. Mini phone calls hours of trying to make something work. The system failed at about 500 miles customer was very upset. I spoke to eat trailer no help at all referred me to fire stone no help at all. It was just to say the way things go sometimes and they were very sorry. I ended up having to give the customer his money back very expensive for me all the way around very poor recommendation on what I should’ve bought for this vehicle very poor product service by a trailer and fire stone both so end result after turning the truck back to stock, I haul the airbag system that I purchased to the dump
Worked great. Easy to install. I use them on my F-250 while pulling a 12000 pound fifth wheel travel trailer and had no issues.
# 7
Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs - Rear Axle
Product works as it was supposed to, chose my own fasteners as the self tappers broke heads off, so I drilled and tapped into the frame and used stainless fasteners, compression was good and I like the mobile app on my iPhone
I just bought a new 2019 Ford F250 to pull my new fifth wheel. The pin weight of the fifth wheel caused the bed of my truck to drop a few inches so I bought the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Helper Springs and the Air Lift One wireless on board compressor to raise the bed back up to level. I installed all of it myself after watching the etrailer installation videos. I think somewhere they mention it being a 2-3 hour job. Well...if you do it every day, then it probably is. It took me the better part of a day to get it done. The first thing i did was remove the spare tire for easier access. I also tried to install the airbags without lifting the truck. Actually, I did install one side without lifting and it wasn't that hard. However, there is a nut on the bottom bracket that is between the airbag and the leaf spring that is impossible to tighten without lifting the truck body. Even after lifting the body, it was still very difficult to access/tighten. Instead of drilling a hole for the schrader valve, I used a couple of oversized washers and installed it in a hole on the hitch frame that was already there. The Air Lift One, I installed on the frame, on the drivers side of the vehicle and just forward of the gas tank. This is really about the only place on the frame without wiring of some sort. I got the EZ mount but didn't use the large U-bolt as I didn't find any place it would work. Instead, i just drilled a couple of starter holes in the frame and used the provided self-tapping screws. I also wired the hot and always-on wires together and directly to an upfitter wire under the hood. I had no trouble getting the wireless remote to communicate with the compressor and it works great. Now, with my fifth wheel attached to the truck, I can add air and level the truck back to factory heights. Overall, the install wasn't that hard and would have been super easy with a truck lift. The people at etrailer were great when made my order and will definitely give them a call again.
# 8
Firestone Airide Red Label Extreme Duty Air Helper Springs - Rear Axle
Arrived as noted and in good condition. Instructions show 2 types of install. Turks with Bounce tongue stopper, and back section without. One the F350 2023 FX4 Dually model the drivers side lower bracket hits the aluminum that the block the fixed brake line attaches too. Called Firestone and I modified the bracket cut small notch off. To the DYI installer helpful note go ahead and assemble airbag on lower bracket when using spacer and start bolt. Compress airbag and I used Zipties to hold compression til I placed on axle. If not you only have 1/2-3/4” to try and get bolt started into airbag from bottom. After aligned then tightened all my bolts and torqued. Approx airbag install and running hoses about 2-3 hrs. And manual fill lines come with a no drill bracket that can be used on rear if preferred in addition to a compressor if purchased.
OK, so I love the way these work but I had issues with the printed instructions. They were not clear as to whether I needed to use the axle support bracket when I have the Jounce Supports. I installed the bags once with the axle brackets installed (and things just didn't fit well). I then looked up the online instructions which were different and clearer and indicated NOT to use the axle support brackets if you have Jounce Supports. So I had to remove and reinstall the airbags a 2nd time in order to get the bags to sit right and install tight to the Jounce Supports. I'd recommend having the Online instructions handy ILO the printed instructions that come with the kit.
# 9
Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs - Rear Axle
Air Lift air springs are good and dependable, use them for the last 25 years on three pick-ups always worked great. My complaint would be against the lousy packaging which came with two or three holes and all messed up, luckily all that was missing was one washer.
I installed these air lift bags in a day. It was a lot longer than I thought, but it was in the middle of winter in an unheated shop and only basic hand tools. No hoist, so there were a lot of up and down trips with a creeper. Very good installation manual which made the process easy. Very happy with the purchase.
# 10
Air Lift LoadLifter 7500 XL Ultimate Air Helper Springs - Rear Axle
I have not towed anything yet. I pull a 42' 5th wheel RV and from what everyone tells me, these bags make a huge difference. I'm full time living in an RV so I don't have a shop or all the tools that would have made this a bit more easy. First of all, unless you have a lot of time and patience, this is a tough job for one person. Do yourself a favor and get an air socket wrench. This would cut down on install time considerably. I don't remember the size, but if you have a dually like I do, have a set of ratcheting box end wrenches. Thankfully, the guy helping me had a set and I don't know how we would have done one of the brackets without it. Watch some youtube videos for some helpful hints. Go to the manufacturers website for videos. Read through the directions a couple times first. Especially pay attention to the specifics of Left and Right, and sway bar or no sway bar. The directions aren't horrible, but they aren't great either. Divide your hardware, put them in zip lock bags and label them, using the parts list in the front of the book. Also, have a breaker bar on hand. My buddy and I had never installed these before. Neither of us are certified mechanics, but have a pretty good understanding of mechanics and we know how to turn a wrench. This install took us about 6 hours (note, this does not include the hour or so that I spent putting the bags together on a previous day). To raise and lower, we used a bottle jack under the rear hitch. You don't need to raise it off the ground, but you need to get it as high as you can without going off the ground. I will try to come back and add my 2 cents on the performance aspect after we head out with the RV. As always, etrailer was very helpful and I had a speedy delivery.
I installed the air lift system and could not be happier. The truck now rides very smooth even with a heavy load. Great product addition to my truck.
# 11
Air Lift LoadLifter 7500 XL Ultimate Air Helper Springs - Rear Axle
Giving 4 stars because of packaging box had holes in it and all brackets were just thrown in box I bought these for my 2018 F250 to pull 42ft sundowner toy hauler. They work great install little confusing on which way to slide them but there enough videos to figure it out. I wasn’t going to buy compressor at 1st but glad I did. We took 1st trip in it this weekend and being able to adjust air for tanks empty to full is nice. Even riding with no load seems to ride better Contact me few months down the road and let’s see how impressed I am
These air springs kick butt! I carry a heavy truck camper on my F-350 and they can handle that and more. In addition when it comes to leveling at a campsite I can typically do so without a problem (I have an onboard compressor with remote which helps with that.). I’ll never come close to the capacity these airbags can handle but they are a solid addition to my HD suspension.
# 12
Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs with Internal Jounce Bumpers - Rear Axle
I put the airbags on before towing my travel trailer on a trip to Alaska. The bags worked perfect
I’ve had a set of these on my last three trucks, this time I got the remote controller for the air compressor, worth the money. I put a leveling kit on my F350, rear bags finished it off. Never had a problem on any of my trucks.
# 13
Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs - Rear Axle
They are great, levels out and smooths the ride as advertised. Easy to install for those that are inclined to DIY.
Pretty simple install and so far works great! Fix our issue with our bed sitting to low when loaded.
# 14
Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs with Internal Jounce Bumpers - Rear Axle
I was able to install myself and after spending four months with our Lance 960 on board they are great. They are a great compliment to our 2022 ford F-350.
This order was for a 2023 F350 which you did not list. It is the same frame as 2022 after investigating fitment. Everything worked great except frame is to wide to clamp air compressor around.
# 15
Air Lift LoadLifter 7500 XL Ultimate Air Helper Springs - Rear Axle
Shipping was fast. Install was easy (once I removed the spare tire). Just follow the guide step by step. I haul 8000-10000 pounds in a 14 foot dump quite often. My truck would squat 6-7 inches. NOT ANYMORE. With about 65 psi I have a level ride. Much better handling. Great product. I should have bought years ago.
Great product! Works as it should, Instructions could have been a bit more detailed.
# 16
Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs with Internal Jounce Bumpers - Rear Axle
THE AIR LIFTER SET WORKS GREAT FOR TOWING MY CAR TRAILER WITH MY TRUCKBED CAMPER LOADED IN THE BED.
The Airlift works great! My vehicle rides level when loaded with our truck camper. There is minimal sway. I also purchased the compressor with wireless remote. This is the icing. So easy to adjust. My only issue was the lack of airline. For some reason I did not get the amount of footage listed. I ended up buying more line to finish the job.
# 17
Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs - Double Convoluted - Rear Axle
To be short and simple. After years being loyal to the product and doing over 100+ firestone air bag installs I would NOT RECOMMEND buying from them until such time they can get things correct. They know they are sending out boxes that do NOT come with all necessary parts. (they send a spacer if you need it but not the needed insert to the spacer) but BEST OF ALL, instructions are NOT correct and Firestone acknowledges this and sends out the product anyway. 4 calls & several emails and THEN i am told the correct install procedures. They did send the spacer insert on first call and got it quickly. Didnt help until days later getting the correct install procedure for several more days.
The parts were not packaged verry well. All the hardware and small pieces were loose in the box I am missing 22 fasteners and one spacer. The other large parts in the box are in good shape.
# 18
Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs - Double Convoluted - Rear Axle
Thank You very Much Patrick Everything was great and undamaged Thank u for the quick for the package to get here ..... From Robert L. Stevens
everything was great, and easy to install and delivered quickly
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