# 1
Firestone Coil-Rite Air Helper Springs - Rear Axle
Install march 2025
I received my order and installed the Air Helper Springs the next day. I had the opportunity to fully test them yesterday. They were not difficult to install and the instructions were easy to follow. I do wish there had been a video for my particular vehicle since I’m not exactly sure my routing of the air line around the exhaust the best location. Time will tell. After hooking up my trailer I adjusted the air, best I could, since all my tire gauges start at 10 lbs and go up from there. I did get the rear of the Pathfinder as level as I could. A recommendation from etrailer on a good digital or analog gauge would have also been helpful. I did pick up a digital gauge today, works great. Thanks etrailer for a great products, instructions and your follow up email that answered my questions,
# 2
Firestone Coil-Rite Air Helper Springs - Rear Axle
As most have indicated fitting the bags in the springs is the hardest part. one tip I found helpful was once the bag was partially in, force the bottom of the bag with the air tube into the center of the spring then slowly let the air go back into the bag. Once it had some air in it i was able to move it around and get into place. once installed at 20 psi it raised my back end two inched. from 35" to 37" It is now level with the front of the vehicle. my vehicle is a 2015 armada platinum. Yes it has the auto leveling system. But the system wasn't functional. I've used these before in a 2010 armada platinum and it worked out great
Installed on the rear coils of a 2008 Nissan Armada after removing factory air shocks and installed a 2" lift. Easy installation and works perfect for my needs. Only suggestion would be to add a "T" to the kit so you can inflate at one point versus two.
# 3
Firestone Coil-Rite Air Helper Springs - Rear Axle
Installed on a 2016 4Runner in conjunction with a 1-1/2" Daystar coil spring spacer. Since the coil spacer is hollow, I left one segment of the factory bump stop in place to compensate for and match the height of the spacer. I also added a Firestone T-fitting on the airline for a single inflation point and located the inflation valve next to my trailer plug wiring. Quite a pain to wrestle the coil back in place with the added height of the spacer, but that is no fault of the airbags; pry bar proved critical to wedge the coil back in place since I did not try the bottle jack between the frame and axle trick. After nearly a year, no leaks, bags hold air well. I put 25 psi in them for towing our travel trailer, or keep them at 10 psi for normal running around. I have also found them useful to prevent or at least reduce bottoming out the soft rear suspension that happens when off road driving with even just a couple hundred pounds in the back. Even at 25 psi they ride great and you wouldn't know they are back there at 10 psi. Highly recommend for the low cost and added versatility!
Install was easy on 2014 FJ Cruiser...pulled the wheels off, jacked it up a bit, and the axle dropped enough to allow room to fit the bags inside the springs. I will see how they perform when I hook up my trailer but they inflate quickly and I can see these will stop my vehicle from squatting when the cargo area and trailer are heavily loaded. Another excellent product offered by etrailer...thanks.
# 4
Firestone Coil-Rite Air Helper Springs - Rear Axle
Enclosed documentation stated there was 18 feet of air hose. However, only 14 feet was included. The mechanic had to get creative to make it work. (4 stars instead of 5 due to the incorrect length in the box). I started to install them myself and realized I didn't want to tackle the task. Glad I handed it off to a mechanic. He reported that it took almost 4 hours to get everything installed and the lines run. (Mercury Grand Marquis). I will add that he highly recommended them and had installed this brand on other vehicles, including his own truck.
Excellent quality fit perfect on our 2008 crown vic
# 5
Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs - Double Convoluted - Rear Axle
This the 3rd truck I've used and installed myself of the Firestone 5,000lb rated airbags on, and not one has ever failed on me. I used them on a 2007.5 Chevy LMM 2500 LT Silverado, a 2020 Chevy 2500 LTZ Silverado, and yesterday I put them on my 2025 GMC 2500 Denali. I did pair my new bags with an Airlift wireless compressor, which is an awesome addition to the bags. I like the fact that etrailer did a comparison video on the Firestone and AirLift bags, and they found the Firestone bags are of better quality and can support the weight of the axle if you lift the truck off the ground by the frame. If you have never installed these bags, you do not have to lift the truck off the ground or remove your rear tires. If you're like me, and do not have access to a lift, I suggest removing your spare tire, which will give you more seating area, and you will not bonk your head into it. Two thumbs up on this kit
I recommend this to anyone with a 3/4 ton that wants stability without adding springs. It works well at giving support when I hook up to the 5th wheel. Before adding the airbags the rear suspension would settle 4 inch or more when hitching up to the trailer. Now I can control how much it settles and I get more stability and a better ride. Good system and not too difficult to install. I would have given 5 stars but I had to make three attempts to get the airlines to seal. The airlines are plastic and are a tight coil and are tough to straighten and install. I had a leak that I finally was able to remedy after several attempts at connecting. This was frustrating but I am still a big fan of this system and highly recommend these airbags. I have run with as much as 60 psi in the bags and have decided that around 40 is about right for my setup. The truck settles about 1-2 inches with about 40-60 psi.
# 6
Firestone Coil-Rite Air Helper Springs - Rear Axle
Excellent product. I have used this brand before on a similar vehicle. Easy install. Prevents sag in the rear end while under load from either luggage or a trailer. Fast shipping. Great price. Thank you very much !!
Super product quality and incredible customer service from etrailer. It is a company you want to keep on your favorites list. I had a bit of difficulty getting the suspension bags to stop leaking, but that was my fault. You have to get the tubing cut squarely or it won't seat properly into the fittings on the airbags and they will leak. Once I learned that lesson, the fix was simple and no problems since. I highly recommend this product.
# 7
Firestone Coil-Rite Air Helper Springs - Rear Axle
Great product. I must say that they were a little tough to install. A very tight fit. Fortunately for me I had the availability of a vacuum pump. With that I was able to evacuate all the air out of the bags which made them flatter, with that, it made it easier to slide them between the coil springs. I tow a small camper trailer, I usually run around 20 psi in the bags. This keeps my vehicle level and adds for a smooth ride. A great product.
Purchased this product about a year ago and used it on a 2023 Atlas Rline V6. Product was supper easy to instal if you take the time to read the instructions! Purpose of purchasing this product was to take some of the pressure off the coil springs when towing (trailer is a 22 foot travel trailer, with a tongue weight of +/- 440lbs). The bags reduced the sag on the vehicle and helped with some sway motions during windier conditions. Only issue I had with this product and would be to my own fault was a kinked airline that I had installed incorrectly, the kit comes with enough airlines for a mistake or two… I would recommend this product for someone looking to reduce the pressure of their coils when towing!
# 8
Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs - Double Convoluted - Rear Axle
2003 Ford F250 CC FX4. This kit came with the wrong lower and saddle brackets. After reading the other reviews, I see I’m not the only one with this problem. I had to do heavy alteration and remanufactured the brackets to fit. Otherwise I’d give it fives stars.
After emails with firestone, in which many disagreements came to light. My vehicle is a 2002 f350 dually Crew cab 8ft bed, completely stock no alterations at all. First issue was the emergency brake Cable was in the way. I rerouted the cable sent photos to firestone. The person in which I communicated with, stated that my brake line was not stock OEM. The emergency brake cable was the issue not brake line and the person at firestone doesn't know the difference between brake cable and line. In the photo sent showed my rear brake line that was just replaced and it was shiny. The brake line replacement was OEM. The brake line was not an issue at all. I have photos showing how we had to modify the firestone air bags set up. I welded straight to the axle. The bags will work now after hours of mods....if anyone else has a vehicle like the one stated above please let them know mods will be required. This isn't my first issue with firestone air bags. I had to prove to firestone that I had a pin hole in a seam on a air bag. I had to submerge the air bag in water, take a video and send it to them. They did send a replacement after a while. Just had to say this.......
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