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Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs - Double Convoluted - Rear Axle
Part Number: F2430
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Firestone Vehicle Suspension - F2430
Highlights
- Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Mounts to existing attachment points
- 5,000-lb Load Support: Levels your truck to cut rear sag and keep handling steady under load.
- Better Steering and Braking: Keeps front tires planted so braking feels consistent and safe.
- Custom Comfort Control: Adjust 5–100 psi to smooth the ride for towing, hauling, or daily driving.
- Even Load Balance: Inflate each side separately to level off-center loads and reduce body roll.
- Durable Air Springs: Double-convoluted, four-layer rubber design resists wear and bottoming out.
Features to know about
Keep the Truck Level and Stable: 5,000-lb Load-Leveling Air Springs
Heavy trailers or bed loads can make the rear sag and the front lift, throwing off steering and braking. Firestone Ride-Rite air springs add up to 5,000 lbs of rear axle load-leveling capacity to keep your truck steady under weight. By spreading the load evenly across the suspension, they help maintain steering control, braking stability, correct headlight aim, and even tire wear when hauling or towing. The double-convoluted rubber construction cushions road shock so bumps don’t beat up your suspension or cargo.
Dial In the Support You Need: Adjustable from 5 psi to 100 psi
Loads aren’t always the same, and that’s where the adjustable design shines. Each bag can be aired up or down between 5 and 100 psi to match what you’re carrying. Run just the minimum pressure for a soft unloaded ride, then add air when you hook up a trailer or load down the bed. Individual inflation valves let you fine-tune side-to-side balance for uneven loads so your truck stays level and handles predictably every time you hit the road.
Built for the Long Haul: Double-Convoluted Design and Reinforced Construction
These Ride-Rite springs are made to take real work. Each air spring uses four layers of reinforced rubber with a braided wire girdle that forms a double-convoluted shape for extra strength and burst protection. Corrosion-resistant metal end plates and a rolled crimp seal keep everything anchored tight and leak-free for consistent performance over years of use.
Straightforward Setup for DIYers: Complete Kit with Custom Brackets
Installing rear axle air support doesn’t need to be complicated. The kit includes custom-fit brackets, hardware, air line tubing, and separate valves for manual inflation. The brackets mount between the frame and axle with minimal drilling on most setups, giving you clean alignment from the start. Add an optional compressor or gauge later if you want in-cab control—everything you need to get started leveling your load is in the box.
Specs
Weight and Capacity
- Load-leveling capacity: 5,000 lbs
Pressure
- Adjustable air pressure: 5 psi to 100 psi
Warranty
- Air springs: Limited lifetime warranty
- Hardware: 2-Year limited warranty
Note
The construction material of the fittings may vary.
W217602430 Firestone Ride Rite Air Bags - Suspension Kit - Double Convoluted - Rear Axle
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This Product Fits The Following Vehicles
- 2008 - 2013 GMC Sierra 1500
- 2014 - 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 2 Wheel Drive
- 2014 - 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 4 Wheel Drive
- 2019 - 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 Limited 2 Wheel Drive
- 2019 - 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 Limited 4 Wheel Drive
- 2007 - 2007 GMC Sierra New Body 1500
- 2008 - 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- 2014 - 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2 Wheel Drive
- 2014 - 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4 Wheel Drive
- 2019 - 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LD 2 Wheel Drive
- 2019 - 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LD 4 Wheel Drive
- 2007 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado New Body 1500
Customer Satisfaction Score:
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Ratings & Reviews
4.6
3280 reviews
by:
Jason
07/01/2019
Installation was not hard at all, I definitely recommend having an impact wrench handy though. The airbags definitely improved how my toy hauler towed!! They took out all sag and reduced the roughness on torn up highways. The pic shows my truck back to factory ride height with the bags.
by:
Troy
11/06/2023
I wanted to follow up and let you know the Firestone Air bags fit perfectly with the B&W Turnover ball hitch. Attached are pictures of the Airbags installed on the 2018 GM Sierra 1500 Z71. I've also included the pictures of the compressor and tank install. The compressor is installed under the hood in the spare battery tray and the tank is mounted on the outside of the frame under the passenger side door. Let me know if you need any additional details on the installation.
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Dennis C
02/16/2020
2008
GMC
Sierra
After emailing a fitment question to etrailer and having Erik B answer it in detail and correctly, I ordered this kit to install on my 2008 GMC Sierra 1500. It fit perfectly. From start to finish it took about 2 hours and I wasn't in a hurry. The kit came with everything I needed except for a few extra zip ties for the air line, but I had those anyway. The instructions that came with the kit are sufficient and easy to understand, but watching the video that Erik at etrailer linked to my question first made it much easier to understand how the installation should go.
I ordered the air bag kit because even with the weight distribution hitch on my truck, it still sags the rear about 4 inches before the air bags were installed. I haven't got to use the trailer yet, but I can't imagine having to run more than 40psi in the bags for my 10,000lb trailer with 1100lb tongue weight.
I ordered the air bag kit because even with the weight distribution hitch on my truck, it still sags the rear about 4 inches before the air bags were installed. I haven't got to use the trailer yet, but I can't imagine having to run more than 40psi in the bags for my 10,000lb trailer with 1100lb tongue weight.
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david
02/10/2019
Chevrolet
Silverado
I don't typically do reviews but I was so excited about these I just had to share. installation was fine, it took me about 2 hours. Watch the installation videos, it helps. I thought I needed a 3/4 ton truck just to put some heavy loads in my bed a few times a year, but not anymore! See the picture I loaded. that is my Silverado 1500 with approximately 1,500lbs in the back (there are a bunch of concrete curbs in the back). Can you tell, I can't. That's with only 30lbs of air in the springs. I have used air shocks in the past but forget that, no comparison. I will say I did not get the series to fill itself which I will probably upgrade to soon, but for now, these are exceeding my expectations.
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Jerry
08/16/2020
2016
Chevrolet
Silverado 1500
Super happy with the air helper springs. They performed great while pulling my boat. Saves me thousands by not having to buy a new truck!!
As always, etrailer.com had great service and very quick shipping.
As always, etrailer.com had great service and very quick shipping.
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John
05/09/2024
Ford
Five Hundred
These bags serve my purpose. It’s good to be able to level the truck up when I have a heavy load in the bed. Not too difficult to install. It would be more convenient to have the air bags with a built in compressor.
I do a lot of camping. When using the weight distribution hitch, you have to let the air out of the bags, before hooking up the trailer and hitch. Then put air in the bags. This is inconvenient, but the instructions for the hitch say to deflate the air bags.
I sometimes take a Foreman 500 four wheeler when I camp. I have to put it in the bed of the truck. It made the truck squat down a good bit. With the air bags, I can level it back up after hooking the camper and hitch up.
They do the job, but spend a little more and get the one with the built in air compressor.
I do a lot of camping. When using the weight distribution hitch, you have to let the air out of the bags, before hooking up the trailer and hitch. Then put air in the bags. This is inconvenient, but the instructions for the hitch say to deflate the air bags.
I sometimes take a Foreman 500 four wheeler when I camp. I have to put it in the bed of the truck. It made the truck squat down a good bit. With the air bags, I can level it back up after hooking the camper and hitch up.
They do the job, but spend a little more and get the one with the built in air compressor.
John
5/10/2025
The air bags have held up well. I recently purchased the air command compressor kit from etrailer. It has a remote control, plus a phone app that allows you to control the air in the bags. The air bags are great, but spend the extra money and get the air compressor kit. It makes it so much easier.
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Joey H
05/30/2020
2012
GMC
Sierra
This was way easier to install that I was imagining. Watch the installation video and you'll have no problems. I didn't drop the spare or even jack up the truck at all. All of the parts and hardware are of great quality. Nothing cheap or flimsy.
I ended up mounting the air valves inside the bed by fishing the hose up the bed stake and using the factory holes in the bedside.
It took me about two hours to install on my 2012 GMC Sierra 1500 All Terrain Extended Cab.
5 Stars all the way.
I ended up mounting the air valves inside the bed by fishing the hose up the bed stake and using the factory holes in the bedside.
It took me about two hours to install on my 2012 GMC Sierra 1500 All Terrain Extended Cab.
5 Stars all the way.
by:
Holden
04/16/2022
2015
GMC
Sierra 1500
Installed these in the driveway today! Installation went flawless can't wait to put some weight on them try em out gonna come up with a gauge and single fill set up soon.....* THE ENTIRE TEAM AT ETRAILER WAS GREAT WITH MT QUESTION AND LINING UP EVERYTHING I NEEDED I LOVED THE TRACKING AND ALL THE FOLLOW UP STUFF
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James
04/20/2022
2018
GMC
Sierra 1500
Great setup! Bought the helper springs to help truck sag when towing and having camping gear in the bed of the truck. The before and after shows the trailer connected with 600 pounds of tongue and 300 pound tent in the bed of the truck
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Danny Billado
06/18/2017
2016
Chevrolet
Silverado 1500
This is the second set of airbags I have purchased from etrailer and my third truck using them, I have yet to utilize this new set as for I just installed them on this past Thursday and will get to evaluate them tomorrow pulling my camper. The last set on my last two trucks, I was extremely happy with their performance. as well as extremely happy with the service I get anytime I deal with etrailer. Cathy T is always very helpful.
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Steve W
08/06/2014
Thanks for the information. I received the airsprings in good condition and have installed them on my truck. Attached is the photos of my installation. Everything installed great with no problems.
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Allen
04/13/2023
I bought a set of these for my 2015 GMc Sierra to tow my Grand Design 17MKE camper, they made a really big difference in the haul, like them and would suggest them to anyone. Have since sold the camper, and bought waverunners still have the bags on.
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Wyatt
08/27/2022
Great product! The Firestone airbags for my 2012 Chevy Silverado 1500 fit perfectly! Thanks again
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Glenn
08/17/2025
These air bag helpers are a must for anyone towing heavy trailers or heavy loads in the truck. I used them for 6 months and loved them. Even made my empty ride smoother with only 5 lbs of air. I removed them from my truck that I traded for a 2024 ford. Unfortunately they won’t fit the new truck so I definitely will be buying a set for the new truck.
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Brent
04/27/2025
2018
gmc
Sierra
We tow a flagstaff super light with a 2018 Sierra. Tongue weight in the neighborhood of 1500 lbs loaded. . Decided to level the suspension on the truck and needed to replace a set of Timbrens with air bags. Ride quality is a world of difference. The bags provide such an improvement on ride quality.
Install was fairly straight forward - most time consuming was routing the airlines. We use the bumper fill option for air with a small 35 dollar electric compressor run from the cigarette lighter socket. Use a Joes Racing model 32307 for measuring pressure. Inflated to 35PSI when towing.
Would highly recommend these bags - ride quality improvement 2nd to none.
Install was fairly straight forward - most time consuming was routing the airlines. We use the bumper fill option for air with a small 35 dollar electric compressor run from the cigarette lighter socket. Use a Joes Racing model 32307 for measuring pressure. Inflated to 35PSI when towing.
Would highly recommend these bags - ride quality improvement 2nd to none.
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Steve J
06/25/2017
Really great product and does exactly what it is supposed to do! I really dread doing projects like this sometimes because of the so-so directions, but the directions for this kit were the best I have seen. You can tell somebody actually took the time to do it right! My 740 lb cruiser in the back of my truck used to push the bed down a couple of inches. Not anymore!
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Ben
06/04/2018
2008
GMC
Sierra
Quickly arrived and pretty easy to install. I filled to approx 20psi just as a daily driver but already can tell a big difference in the overall handling of the truck. The rear end feels stabilizes quickly when hitting bumps and the body rill is greatly reduced.I have yet to try them with a heavy load but I have no doubt they will perform great. 2008 GMC Sierra 1500.
Ben
6/4/2019
Still a great product a year later. I have pulled heavier trailers across the country,used it for my 30ft travel trailer. Alls i need to do is adjust the pressure to my desired settings and the truck rides smoothly down the highway nice and level. Highly recommended product. Product is holding up well.
by:
Tammy
02/04/2025
Great product
Tammy
2/6/2026
They work great!
by:
Bill B.
04/03/2012
2011
Chevrolet
Silverado
so I installed the Firestone Ride-Rite air bags on my 2011 Chevy Silverado 1500 4WD. Took about 4.5 hrs to install. My only problem was finding the correct way to remove the jounce bumpers from my truck. Directions state to simply unbolt them, but it took me awhile to figure out that the correct socket was a 10mm since you can't see or feel the bolt. The perfect setup to remove them is a deep well 10mm socket with a universal joint to get the right depth. After that the directions were right on and everthing went together nicely. I used a tubing cutter for the air lines and had no leaks. This is my second truck with air bags and I find them very useful in keeping the truck level and reducing sway while towing a 5th wheel trailer.
Jeremy B.
12/3/2014
Great tip. Im getting ready to install mine and would have had to figure this out. Thanks.
by:
Scott
08/06/2025
2016
Chevrolet
Silverado 1500
Should have gotten them sooner, improved ride, feel and control. Absolutely a necessary upgrade if you are planning on hauling, trailering a boat or RV, or a slide in camper.
by:
Smithsonite
02/08/2015
2007
Chevrolet
Silverado New Body
So far, so good. These things will hold some serious weight! I haven't had to exceed 6 lbs. yet, even towing cars on a flatbed trailer. The weight distribution setup I have has alot to do with that though. One gripe I have is that is should have came with a T joining both sides, going into a single Schrader valve. I don't like having to try and balance 2 separate sides. Just checking the pressure at lower pressures will release quite a bit of air - not alot of volume in there. If you load your vehicle correctly there should never be a need to have differing pressures on each side. At the very least, the option to choose should be included. Other than that, and a nagging slow leak I have on one side (at one of the quick-connect fittings), they've been great.
Smithsonite
2/8/2016
I still havent fixed the slow leak yet. Ive developed a rattle from the top half of the bag mount against the frame. Need to take that down and see what the issue is - nut might have loosened up. Weve got some pretty bad roads up here in the Northeast, so its no surprise. Other than that, theyre still working great. My idea on the T is a bad one, because that will introduce some severe body roll, as air pressure is forced from one side to the other depending on which way you turn. Will definitely decrease stability, so I wont be making that modification. Wish there was a way to hook this up to my existing Viair compressor. Suppose theres a way, just not an easy one.
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Larry New Mexico
04/02/2017
2013
GMC
Sierra
Installed on a 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE. Issue was excessive "loping" as when transitioning onto or off of a paved surface onto a concrete surface like bridges, overpasses, which tends to create a bump or dip. My first pressure setting was 20 lbs, not quite enough; I changed to 50 lbs which caused the impact to be a bit severe; back down to 30 lbs.....bingo. Great product, made a huge difference pulling our 27ft travel trailer.
Worst part of the installation was the wheels on my creeper getting stuck in the cracks of the concrete driveway. Otherwise not a big deal at all.
Thanks gang!!
Worst part of the installation was the wheels on my creeper getting stuck in the cracks of the concrete driveway. Otherwise not a big deal at all.
Thanks gang!!
Larry M.
4/5/2018
Still goin. Pickup rides great even if I forget to lower the pressure after parking the trailer between trips.
by:
Ken
05/09/2018
2016
GMC
Sierra 1500
So far, I would give this product a 5 star rating. I must say, the installation directions from Firestone are a bit lacking. However, the installation video from etrailer made the installation a snap. I completed the installation in about 3 hours. I'm confident these Ride Rite bags will improve my hauling and towing performance when I go on long fishing trips fully loaded with gear and pulling my 19 foot boat. Also, etrailer was as good as their word when I asked them to honor their price pledge.
Ken
5/9/2019
Still very satisfied.
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Steve
03/10/2018
Opened the box and in awe, I called my service guy, but he couldn't get to it for a week, so I started in. Rolled my truck up on some blocks. Removing the stock rubber bumper was easy. Then the installation. Bolting the upper housing onto the frame was the first job and was easy, except I forgot to include the spacer. So two steps later I had to unbolt it , insert the spacer and re tighten it. The rest of it went well and is now ready for the air line. Quit for the day and this morning will install the other side, which should go much easier now that I have learned from the first side.
So it looks hopeful that even I can accomplish this. As a 75 year old retired surgeon that is saying a lot!
Stay tuned for next installment which should review performance.
So it looks hopeful that even I can accomplish this. As a 75 year old retired surgeon that is saying a lot!
Stay tuned for next installment which should review performance.
Steve
3/10/2019
Worked great. But sold vehicle 6 months later
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Kevin
05/17/2023
The airbags were easy to install. There was an extra part that wasn't mentioned in the instructions. I figured it must be a muffler shield and inserted it. After 7 months of use a clunking noise occurred. The top nuts had loosened up. Lock nuts might helped. It took time to find the doc of the noise and a couple hundred dollars in mechanics fees. The other issue has been how long the bags hold air. I need to check them every couple of weeks when I'm towing my 24' RV on long trips. They do reduce the road bounce and rocking motion some that I got them for. My nausea is less than it was as a result. I don't like the fact that my truck rides 1/2" higher on one side than the other and I can't correct it with the bags
Jenny N.
5/25/2023
It does sound like the air bags get a lot of use. While on the trips you do want to check the hardware and air pressure periodically. It is not normal for the air bags to leak air but due to changes in temperature you could lose a few pounds a month If you are losing quite a bit of air pressure it is likely that you have a leak with an air hose, air bag, or valve. The easiest way to see if you have a leak is to mix a spray bottle with soap and water, then spray the soapy water mix on all of the air bag components with the air bags filled up. If you see any bubbles that is a leak, and you will need replace or fix the leaking component. With regard to the truck riding 0.5 inches on one side, it is possible to correct it using a dual path system like part # AL25856. This would allow you to air up each side independently which could level out the truck evenly.
Kevin
5/18/2024
My nausea from the bouncing concrete roads is a lot less of an issue. I still need to air up the bag on the left side every week or two. I cant find any leaks in the hoses. It still rides 14 to 12 higher on the passenger side even with the air out but it doesnt effect the ride any. I do notice a difference when I forget to pump them up. They work. Im glad I got them but I think next time I would get the upgraded pump version.
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view full answer... - Can You Lift A Truck Equipped With Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs For MaintenancePer Firestone "Once the air helper springs are installed, it is recommended that the vehicle not be lifted by the frame, as over-extension may occur, resulting in damage to the air helper springs. However, should it become necessary to raise the vehicle by the frame, deflate both air helper springs completely". So while it's not recommended to lift your 2018 Chevy Silverado 1500 once the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs - Double Convoluted - Rear Axle # F2430 are installed you can...
view full answer... - Can an Air Lift Air Compressor Be Used with Firestone Air BagsYes, the Air Lift WirelessONE Compressor System for Air Helper Springs part # AL25980 will work with the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs part # F2430 on your 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. There are no issues at all with using an Air Lift air compressor on a Firestone airbag kit or vice verse as the fittings/lines are mostly the same. The difference between the Air Lift WirelessONE Compressor System for Air Helper Springs part # AL25980 and the Air Command Compressor System w/...
view full answer... - Recommended Air Bags for 2014 Chevy Silverado 1500All of that gear adds up quickly so air bags are definitely a great idea. I always recommend Firestone since they have the best construction by far and are incredibly reliable. For your 2014 Silverado 1500 the correct kit would be the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs # F2430. These have 5,000 lbs of load-leveling capacity and the air springs come with a limited lifetime warranty. For a compressor I like the Firestone Air Command # F2610. This is a single-path system so it will keep...
view full answer... - Recommended Air Bags for a 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 Limited DenaliI do have an option for you but The Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs part # F2430 will not fit your 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 Limited Denali. The only set of airbags we have that are confirmed to fit the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 Limited as of September 2018 is the Air Lift Ride Control Air Helper Springs part # AL59565 which have a 2,000 lb capacity. The above airbags are not as heavy duty as the Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs but will still offer support and won't sacrifice as much ride quality....
view full answer... - Removing Bump Stop on 2014 GMC Sierra z71 to Install Firestone Air BagsThe jounce bumper cup where the OEM bumper sits stays on the frame of the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 when installing Firestone air bags # F2430. Just the rubber bumper gets removed. Many times, if these bumpers are not held just by compression, there is a bolt that goes through the middle of it and is accessible through a hole at the bottom of the bumper. There may also be a nut on top of the frame. Take a look at the video I have linked that might also help.
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