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Heavy trailers and bed loads can make the rear sag and the front lift, throwing off braking and steering. The Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs add up to 5,000 lbs of load-leveling capacity between the frame and rear suspension to keep your truck level and steady. With the right air pressure, steering stays responsive, braking stays confident, and your headlights stay aimed where they should on the highway or jobsite.
Every load is different, so it helps to fine-tune support. These Ride-Rite air bags adjust manually from 5 psi to 100 psi using separate inflation valves for each side. Add air when you’re hauling or towing to maintain level ride height and reduce bottoming out. Drop pressure back down when empty for a smoother ride. Side-to-side adjustment helps level off-center loads so handling feels balanced.
Each air spring uses Firestone’s double-convoluted construction with four layers of reinforced rubber and a braided wire girdle for strength. This setup cushions your suspension components, softens axle-to-frame contact, and absorbs road shock before it reaches the cab. It also prevents permanent sagging or excessive friction in the leaf springs so your factory suspension lasts longer under heavy use.
The springs are anchored with corrosion-resistant metal end plates sealed by Firestone’s rolled crimp design for a long-term, leak-free hold. Every kit includes custom brackets, hardware, air line tubing, and manual inflation valves for setup. Switches, gauges, compressors, and air tanks are available separately if you want in-cab control later. With solid materials and proven durability, this system handles real load support day after day without giving up comfort or control.
Customer Satisfaction Score:
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Ratings & Reviews
Great product! Quick shipping, good install instructions, easy to use. Installed these on my 2500HD. Next day had 2,500# of shingles loaded in the truck bed. Truck still sat level, and handled great! I highly recommend for anyone moving weight. Difficulty to install from 1-10, 1 being easiest these are about a 3. I would say around the same level as changing a set of brake pads.
A great product, works well. Had to remount an electrical plug with zip ties
Installation was really easy except for the lower brackets that attach to a lip of metal. There was another piece of metal on the axle that got in the way but i pried and then hammered the bracket into place, squeezing it in. If I didn’t I’d still be able to get the bolt through but I bet as I tightened it down it would move the base plate and wouldn’t be lined up as well. No air is leaking so far. I didn’t buy the compressor so I might screw on some Bluetooth tire pressure monitors so I’ll get notified if pressures drop below 5psi. I have a 2023 Chevy 2500 and surprisingly with 15psi and no load in the bed it rides much better! Doesn’t hop all over the place
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!!
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!
I purchased this Firestone Air suspension and installed it myself on my 2017 Toyota Tacoma Access Cab 4x4. Not having a lift, I had to use a creeper and tarps under and beside the truck to do the installation. Installation was pretty straight forward after viewing the video from etrailer a few times and using the provided diagrams. You will need good 3/4" drive hand tools for the installation. An electric or air impact wrench and ratchet also speeds things up. I then installed a mini onboard compressor with remote control for in cab or outside operation. The system has never leaked air but if it did, any time the vehicle is started, the compressor will refill the system. I keep 10 lbs. air pressure in it and raise it to 20 when I haul my dirt bike on my hitch carrier and it compensates nicely and keeps the vehicle level. All good so far.
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.
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
Fast shipping and great customer service
These Will not handle leveling the load at 90psi. These are junk and etrailer will not stand behind these if they were installed. Crap service
Functions as advertised! Fit and function both are perfect, a 2 ton RAM 5500 fully loaded was sagging in the rear, unloading the front suspension makes for poor handling. These air bags raised the rear and softened the ride. I will put them on the next new truck!
Alittle harder than I expected to install on my Ram 4500 but I got it done. The Firestone bags seems to be well built.
I have always used Firestone air bags, I installed them on my 2022 Ram 5500 C.C.
Will recommend..
Great customer service.
Fast delivery.
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