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

Part Number: F22ZR
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5,000-lb Capacity. Ride-Rite air springs enhance your factory suspension for safety and stability when you are hauling heavy loads. They reduce strain on your rear axle, keep your Ford Van level, and adjust to load size for a consistently smooth ride. Great Prices for the best vehicle suspension from Firestone. Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs - Double Convoluted - Rear Axle part number F22ZR can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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Ford Van - Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs - Double Convoluted - Rear Axle

Highlights

  • Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Mounts to existing attachment points
  • 5,000-lb Load Support: Keeps your vehicle level and stable under heavy haul or tow loads.
  • Better Control and Braking: Prevents rear sag to maintain steering feel and headlight aim.
  • Smooth, Adjustable Ride: Fine-tune 5–100 psi to absorb road shock and reduce bottoming out.
  • Balances Uneven Loads: Inflate each side separately to level off-center cargo or campers.
  • Durable Double-Convoluted Bags: Four-layer reinforced rubber design resists wear and leaks.
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Features to know about

Stay Level and Confident: 5,000-lb Load-Leveling Support

When the rear sags under a heavy trailer or bed load, steering and braking can feel light and unpredictable. Firestone Ride-Rite air springs add up to 5,000 lbs of load-leveling capacity between the frame and rear suspension to keep your vehicle level and stable. They reduce strain on the axle, maintain even tire contact, and keep headlight beams aimed correctly for safer night driving.

Dial In the Ride You Want: Adjustable Air Pressure from 5 psi to 100 psi

Every load puts different demands on your suspension. With manual inflation valves, you can adjust air pressure from 5 psi to 100 psi to match what you’re carrying. Add air for towing or hauling to bring the rear back to proper ride height, or drop to minimum pressure when unloaded for a smoother ride. Each side can be set individually to level off-center loads so the vehicle tracks straight even when weight is uneven.

Built Tough for the Long Haul: Double-Convoluted Rubber Construction

The Ride-Rite air bags use a double-convoluted design with four layers of reinforced rubber and braided wire girdles that increase burst strength. Corrosion-resistant metal end plates and rolled crimp seals hold everything tight for dependable, leak-free performance. This rugged build cushions road shock, softens axle-to-frame contact, and prevents bottoming out so your suspension lasts longer.

Firestone Ride-Rite air spring kit components including double-convoluted air bags, brackets, and hardware laid out for assembly

Ready for Real Work: Complete Kit with Brackets and Hardware

Each kit includes custom-fit brackets, air springs, hardware, air line, and separate valves for manual inflation—everything needed for installation between the frame and axle. The setup provides maximum load support without altering factory capacity ratings, keeping your truck level and composed under real working conditions.

Specs

Weight and Capacity

  • Load-leveling capacity: 5,000 lbs

Operating Pressure

  • Adjustable air pressure: 5 psi to 100 psi

Firestone Ride-Rite air spring airline installation diagram showing routing of air tubing and inflation valve placement for rear suspension air bag system

Warranty

  • Air springs: Limited lifetime warranty
  • Hardware: 2-Year limited warranty

Note

The construction material of the fittings may vary.

Installed Firestone Ride-Rite air helper spring kit on vehicle rear axle showing mounted air bags and bracket configuration

W217602622 Firestone Ride Rite Air Bags - Suspension Kit - Double Convoluted - Rear Axle - Single Rear Wheel Trucks

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Installation Details F22ZR Installation instructions

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2017 Coachmen Freelander Motorhome
Quality parts at reasonable cost. Research showed the part being original and replacing it was little to no change, just clean up and enlarging mounting holes. Working extremely hard well with minimal effort, well done. Thank you
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fast shipping . not to hard to install . working great
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Easy to order with great knowledge representative
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We had no issues with the Firestone Helper Spring system. Working as expected.
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Jim

1/26/2024

Havent had any complaint from our custom. Guess they are work as expected.

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work great
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The kit was fairly simple to install, the quick disconnect air fittings are junk, the air bags leak, you’ll need an air compressor on board to maintain any pressure.
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2022 Ford E-Series Cutaway
My order was delivered on schedule and in good condition. I have had unfortunate deliveries in the past of similar items with heavy metal parts that destroy the box, so I'm always grateful when they show up whole. I have purchased from etrailer a number of times and am once again very satisfied with their product knowledge and service.
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2011 Forest River Sunseeker Motorhome
No more bouncing, swaying, and increased stability. Awesome product and great value.
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Although I purchased the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs a year ago, a serious accident sidelined the actual installation until about 4 months ago. The installation was somewhat straight forward, however, it wasn't an exact replacement of the existing Firestone Ride-Rite bags. The placement of the bags had changed. I also purchased/installed the Firestone air compressor. It paired with my Android phone without an issue and works well to change pressure as my load needs.
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Gwendolyn Y.

6/5/2025

Thanks for the update on the kit—sorry to hear about the accident, but I'm glad you're okay. We appreciate the feedback about how the install went, and it's great to hear the app is helping make changing the PSI so much easier.

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I installed this on my 2023 motorhome on a Ford E450 cutaway chassis. The flat washers we’re missing from the kit, but otherwise, it fit perfectly.
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Second set of airbags from Firestone great products
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Fitment is as stated and perform as expected. Easy installation.
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Installed on a class C motor home and it improved the ride tremendously.
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Only had one issue with a couple incorrect parts and it was quickly resolved. Good product. Second vehicle I purchased the Ride Rotes for.
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Katrina B.

10/14/2022

I see that you gave your experience with etrailer 1 star. If you give me more information about why you are disappointed in us, I will be happy to assist you.

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4/28/2023

Why the blank face? I would love to help. Please tell me more about your experience with us.

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2015 GMC Sierra 3500
excellent product, very easy (uncomplicated) install. anyone who is somewhat mechanically inclined can install themselves. It took me about 3.5 hours by myself with simple tools and a jack on my garage floor. Hardest part was me getting up and down from the creeper.
On my truck, (2015 GMC) i had to remove Ebrake cable brackets on both sides and reroute, not a big deal. also, did not find it necessary to remove spare tire heat shield, worked around it just fine. Routed my schrader valves through the plate screw holders for easy access.
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Jim

5/13/2026

Still happy with this install, bags help tremendously over bridge joints hauling my 5th wheel. not sure how these compare to Timbren setup, but i would guess better based on being able to adjust pressure. way more stable over bridges and bends in road.

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This installation took twice as long as it should have! The top plate had to be modified to clear the leaf spring U bolts and shock absorber bracket.
The Jounce doesn’t allow the installation of the 3/8@ bolts close the leaf spring that holds the brackets together. I’m not sure what to do with this now. I saw in other reviews where other people had similar issues. Not sure if it’s the universal bracket design vs having slotted holes like your video.
Any help would be appreciated.
Also both valve inserts had to be replaced!
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Lazer S.

6/16/2026

I will be contacting Firestone about this, but what is the year, make, model, and version of the vehicle you are trying to install this on?

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Excellent customer service! Very knowledge staff and basically have anything you need!
I just unpacked my box filled with air bags for my truck! Great video showing how to install made it a breeze!!
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Christopher H.

8/4/2026

Thanks for the kind words Robert! Also thanks for including the photo in your review. Glad the video was helpful!

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Robert H.

8/4/2026

@ChristopherH You are so welcome. Great service deserves to be recognized ??
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Claire H.

8/4/2026

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Christopher H.

8/4/2026

@RobertH We do what we can. Let us know if you need anything else!
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