Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs - Double Convoluted - Rear Axle
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When the rear sags under a trailer or a bed full of gear, control and safety take a hit. Firestone Ride-Rite air helper springs add up to 5,000 lbs of load-leveling support between the frame and suspension. By keeping your vehicle level, they improve steering response, braking stability, and headlight alignment when hauling or towing. The double-convoluted air bags reduce strain on your rear suspension so you can move heavy loads without bottoming out or permanent sagging in the leaf springs.
Every load is different, and these air springs let you match your suspension to it. With adjustable air pressure from 5 to 100 psi, you can dial in firmness for towing or let out air for a smoother unloaded ride. Manual inflation valves let you adjust each side individually to level off-center loads and keep handling stable. The system absorbs road shock and softens contact between axle and frame so your ride stays controlled on any surface.
Durability matters when your suspension carries real weight. Each Firestone spring uses four layers of reinforced rubber with a braided wire girdle that shapes the double-convoluted design for high burst strength. Corrosion-resistant metal end plates are secured with rolled crimp seals that hold tight under pressure. The result is dependable, leak-free performance that stands up to years of hauling and towing duty.
Installing extra support shouldn’t mean complicated fabrication. The Ride-Rite kit comes with custom-fit brackets, air springs, hardware, air line, and separate valves for manual inflation—everything needed for setup between the frame and rear suspension. Drilling may be required on some applications, but most installs are clean and direct. Once in place, the system works seamlessly with optional switches, gauges, or compressors (sold separately) for quick pressure adjustments right from your cab.
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Ratings & Reviews
Jenny N.
5/31/2024
For 2020 Nissan Frontiers we do have a tech tip that this system only fits models that do not have the evap carbon canister on the driver side by the rear axle. Unfortunately there is not a work around for it.
Brooke M.
3/9/2024
I reached out to Firestone about this. They said the recommended spec to torque to is 32 ft lbs. These plates are very robust. Would you be able to send a picture showing what you are seeing? If there is a leak, could you spray soapy water on the site so that it bubbles and that way you can get a picture to send.
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Steve M.
2/13/2021
Air bags have performed as designed with no issues for a year. Additional weight handled well and general ride and handling improved. Upgraded to E Series tires and Bilstein shocks and truck works well on and offroad.