Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs - Double Convoluted - Rear Axle
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2008 Dodge Ram Pickup - Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs - Double Convoluted - Rear Axle
- Air Springs
- Rear Axle Suspension Enhancement
- Heavy Duty
- Firestone
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 Dodge Ram Pickup level, and adjust to load size for a consistently smooth ride.
Features:
- Maximize safe load-carrying capacity, increase stability and improve ride quality
- Install between your vehicle's frame and its rear suspension
- Keep your vehicle level when you are hauling a heavy load
- Improve steering control and braking when you are hauling or towing
- Level your headlight beams
- Reduce tire wear
- Maintain even load distribution with air pressure, leveling off-center loads
- Air bags adjust manually, side to side, with individual inflation valves
- Reduce strain on rear suspension
- Prevent permanent sagging and excessive friction in leaf springs
- Increase stability
- Absorb road shock for a smooth ride
- Soften contact between axle and frame to prevent bottoming out
- Provide maximum load support and durability with rubber construction and double-convoluted design
- Include all materials necessary for installation
- Brackets, air springs, hardware, air line and separate valves for manual inflation
- Switches and gauges, compressors, and air tanks (sold separately) are available for quick and easy air spring inflation/deflation from inside your vehicle
- Made in the USA
Specs:
- Load-leveling capacity: 5,000 lbs
- Ride-Rite springs will not increase your vehicle's weight-carrying capacity. Do not exceed the manufacturer's recommended weight limit.
- Adjustable air pressure: 5 psi to 100 psi
- Limited lifetime warranty on air springs
- 2-Year limited warranty on hardware
Note: The construction material of the fittings may vary.
Firestone Ride-Rite Air Spring Basics
Firestone Ride-Rite springs are designed to increase safety and reduce the strain on your vehicle when you are hauling heavy loads or towing a heavy trailer. The springs partner with your existing rear suspension system to help keep your vehicle level, maintain even load distribution and increase stability. Hauling heavy loads or towing a heavy trailer can make the rear of your vehicle sag and the front end rise. This puts more strain on your rear axle and reduces contact between your front tires and the road, causing problems with braking, steering control and traction. By adding air springs to your rear suspension, you can help to level your vehicle and improve braking and handling. The air springs also help to level your headlight beams and reduce wear on your tires.
Adjustable Air Pressure
The air pressure in your Ride-Rite springs can be adjusted manually, side to side, to compensate for off-center loads. A centered load improves the stability of your vehicle by reducing body roll. The air springs will also help to absorb road shock and to soften contact between your axle and frame. This prevents bottoming out, thus improving ride comfort. Route the air line tubing for the springs to your vehicle's bumper to provide easy access to the manual inflation valves.
Air Spring Construction
Firestone's double-convoluted Ride-Rite air springs are designed to give you maximum load support and enhance the performance and ride comfort of your vehicle. The rubber springs provide cushioning between your suspension components and operate at up to 100 psi. The springs have four layers of reinforced rubber to ensure durability and enhance load support. A braided wire girdle creates the double-convoluted shape of each air spring, increasing the burst pressure of the spring. The rubber springs are attached to corrosion-resistant metal end plates with a time-proven, rolled crimp seal that keeps the bags securely anchored.
Air Spring Installation
Each Ride-Rite kit includes custom-fit brackets that connect to your axle and frame. The brackets provide the mounting points for the air springs. Drilling may be required for some applications.
W217602286 Firestone Ride Rite Air Bags - Suspension Kit - Double Convoluted - Rear Axle
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Item # F2286
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Customer Reviews
Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs - Double Convoluted - Rear Axle - F2286
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (2382 Customer Reviews)
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 vehicle level, and adjust to load size for a consistently smooth ride.by: William S.03/30/2014
2005 DodgeRam Pickup
I recieved my air bags a couple of days ago. They were super fast with delivery and everything was accounted for. Installed it myself on my 2005 ram 1500 4x4. Took around four hours. Simple instructions to understand. As soon as I completed the installation I hooked up a heavy gooseneck trailer and with jus ten lbs. of air it leveled the trailer and never dropped and inch more. Even when loading a horse into the front of it. I I havent pulled the gooseneck yet put pulled a bumper trailer and it handled well... even with out a load I can tell the difference with them on... very well made product and would recommend to anyone. Very satisfied customer right here.
by: Amber 05/12/2023
ETRAILER HAD THE EXACT PART I NEEDED. EASY TO ORDER AND DELIVERED IN A TIMELY MANNER.
by: Kevin07/26/2023
Having a problem with it not holding pr essure
Jenny N.
7/27/2023
I am wondering if there is a leak somewhere in the fittings or lines. Have you had the chance to do the soapy water test to check? You can use a spray bottle with soapy water to spray on the lines and fittings to see if bubbles form.
by: Richard05/07/2018
2002 DodgeRam Pickup
I just received the kit at noon. I installed it in about 3hrs. with 5psi on bags it raised the truck rear end 1in.it took longer to route the air lines than it did to install kit. i have not put camper on truck yet but I am sure this kit will solve the rear sag I had .overall the kit what I was looking for.
Richard
5/7/2019
air bag are excellent they keep the ride of truck level with camper on . I have since installed a set on my nephews truck and he loves them I would recommend these air bags
by: Eric03/15/2018
DodgeRam Pickup
Put these bags on my truck a year ago. I pull an 8k lb camper with a 1500 Ram. These made a huge difference. Puts more weight on the front axle which helps tremendously with steering and the handling of the truck. Feels less like I’m pulling a load. Don’t know why I waited so long to buy them. Now that I know what they do for me, I’ll put them on my next truck immediately. etrailer.com has been an awesome company to work with. I recommend etrailer.com to everyone I can.
by: Robert07/04/2020
First of all, I ordered the wrong air bag kit, and Korren C. helped me tremendously by correcting the problem by selecting the right air bag kit which is the F2286. I personally appreciate all her help and advice.
Secondly, gives me great pleasure saying the F2286 was the correct kit for my 2008 Doge Ram 1500 pickup. Plus following the video on etrailer helped install the air bags easily. Since the installation I have pulled a 7500lb trailer and the air bags made a big difference in towing trailer. The air bags help my truck to stabilize while towing my trailer. Especially driving in the mountains and over rough roads.
I only know what I have personally experience using these air bags while pulling my trailer, I would suggest to any one pulling a heavy trailer to include air bags to stabilize the truck and trailer. Thanks to etrailer and Korren C. for her help.
by: Neil07/30/2020
First, the customer service I experienced with etrailer.com was top notch. Phyllis, you took care of me and quickly resolved my mistake in ordering the incorrect part. Received the new part as quick as the original order. Thank you for your service! Second, install on the air suspension was pretty simple, even for a novice. Took a little longer than expected but that was only due to user error. I can already tell the difference in ride and look forward to getting the full use out of my new air bags. For now, everything installed easy and is working great.
by: Eric S12/22/2014
2006 DodgeRam Pickup
Kit arrived within three days of order. Installed on 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. Everything installed just as the instructions indicated. My only problem was trying to remove the original frame bolts that held the rubber frame bumper. The bolts were rusted so bad, two of them snapped off while trying to remove. I was able to ease the remaining two off. Inserted two new bolts, then tack welded the new mount to the frame on the side of the busted bolts. Great product so far, will test with a full load this weekend. I pull an enclosed trailer and need the additional support.
by: Daniel 07/23/2022
Great product 30 min install and a much safer more stable ride pulling my travel trailer.
by: Barry 06/27/2022
The best investment, towing camper is level. And easier to control.
Wish I didn't wait and got them sooner. I will put on any future trucks I purchase.
by: Gary 04/17/2023
2005 DodgeRam Pickup
VERY quality materials, should work axactlly the way I want it to. Thanks !!
by: Don P.07/24/2014
They were very helpful with all the questions I had and helping to make sure I had the right kit for my truck . I would recommend them to anyone looking for air bags for their trucks
by: Justin05/10/2018
2008DodgeRam Pickup
The ride is amazing in these air bags! I will install on all of my trucks. etrailer is awesome to deal with. The only challenge I had during install was the passenger side.
by: Rick01/17/2018
Air bags were easy to install. made a huge difference in my truck's handling when towing or hauling a heavy load.
by: John07/08/2018
One of the products I ordered was missing a piece and I called it in and Dianna was very helpful. I will see if the part comes in, It was a manufacture oversite and nothing to do with ETrailer. You guys have been fantastic!
by: Anthony Maganuco 06/22/2018
2006 DodgeRam Pickup
Installation was simple and straightforward. Levels the load without compromising the ride.
by: Robert 08/18/2022
2005 DodgeRam Pickup
Really helped the ride for my 2005 Ram. I put almost 200k miles since I bought it brand new and now it rides much better
by: John 08/26/2022
I had great customer service on getting the right product for my needs and am very happy with the choice.
by: Patrick02/17/2013
great product and the service was awesome....great people to deal with
by: Ralph 03/10/2020
2004 DodgeRam Pickup
They came in 3 days very good job havnt put them in yet everything came in box like it should good job
by: Nathanael07/31/2018
2005 DodgeRam Pickup
Very easy to install. Quality parts an service as always.
by: Dan B08/22/2019
Great product
by: Ryan08/12/2013
service was fast and excellent!! great item will defiantly buy again
by: Nolan 08/23/2022
by: Nick S.05/22/2012
2004 DodgeRam Pickup
worked great
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William S.
4/6/2015
I really like the product. I have hauled a gooseneck several times in the past year with five horses in it and it performed well beyond my expectations. Very pleased.