Is this right for you? Product Expert Alex H says:
Yes, if you:
Have rear sag from towing a 5th wheel or gooseneck trailer
Tow different trailers or switch loads often and want to be able to adjust your suspension to match
You are wanting the most durable air bags around
You want to ensure a smooth, level ride reglardless of what you're hauling
You're experiencing rear sag when your vehicle is loaded
No, if you:
Are trying to fix rear sag caused by your travel trailer - a weight distribution system is more effective
Don't want to deal with maintaining air pressure - you need to use an air compressor regularly or install an on-board air compressor
Aren't comfortable with complicated installs and don't want to pay someone else to do it for you
You don't want to worry about adjusting your suspension before each trip
You want a stress free installation process
Your loaded cargo is pretty consistent and doesn't change too often
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. Great Prices for the best vehicle suspension from Firestone. Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs - Double Convoluted - Rear Axle part number F2613 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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Firestone Vehicle Suspension
- F2613
Air Springs
Rear Axle Suspension Enhancement
Firestone
Heavy Duty
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.
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
Simple, no-drill installation
Brackets, air springs, hardware, air line, and separate valves for manual inflation are included
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
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 4 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. No drilling required.
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (1761 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: Barry03/20/2022
2022 GMC Sierra 2500
The Ride-Rite Air bags were easy to install. I installed them to level out my truck when towing my 5th wheel. These were installed on a 2022 GMC Sierra 2500HD short bed 4x4.1275041
Just got done installing the Firestone airbag kit for my 2020 Chevy 2500 LTZ Z71 crewcab Duramax truck. Install went smooth, with no issues at all. I had the Firestone airbags on a previous truck and really liked them. I got the kit for a 5th wheel trailer.773453
I am a full time RVer and we haul a heavy 5th wheel. We have a fuel cell toolbox and an air bag pin box purchased from trailer! The air bag suspension works great for our ever changing load, the only thing I changed was I teed off the air line to a single point feed to keep even inflation!1473156
by: Randall 01/11/2023
Went for the first road test this morning, very pleased with the results. Towed the 5th wheel loaded up, charged bags with 50psi each. Nice improvement in ride as it greatly reduced bounce and sway.
Install took a couple hours using standard wreches and sockets on the grass parking lot. Read the instructions and don't rush, you will be pleased with the final installed product.1497691
by: Garey03/27/2021
Installed on a 2016 2500 GMC. First and foremost etrailer customer service has been great. Called and asked a few questions and they were able to answer them. Tow a 35ft bumper pull rv quite a bit. Have always had a light front end, primarily due to loading of the trailer and truck bed. Rv stores set you up level, but your empty on both. Loaded it rides different. I adjusted my Husky center line hitch but that didn't help. Tourqed the trailer too much. Install was easy. Have a helper. Watch the video etrailer has provided, they explain the process very well. Bolt everything together, test fit, make your alignment marks then tourqe all the necessary bolts. Pull the spare off and the heat shield. Gives you ample room. All in all easy to install and definatly gets rid of body roll. Will post a follow up after I pull my trailer. Good Luck and enjoy!! Thanks again etrailer996087
First, ordering from etrailer is a real pleasure, checkout process is easy and followup order tracking is excellent.
I put this product on a 2022 GMC Sierra 3500HD (SRW). Installation was pretty straight forward and took me about an hour. Hardest part was snaking the plastic hose, there is so much factory underseal grease that is a real mess. I did remove the spare to make access a little easier to roll under the truck.1437007
by: Dick04/25/2022
2017 GMC Sierra 2500
I would have given this 5 stars for the product itself but unfortunately there was a part damaged and I’m still awaiting a replacement. Inflator valve was missing collar. Had to send picture and copy of packaging. Still awaiting delivery of part1290234
Easy Install. One suggestion is to have the mfg. extend the bolt length for the two support clamps that fit on the bottom. Just another 1/4 inch in length would be fine. I had to use vice grips to close the distance so the nut would be able to fully be on the bolt. Other than that it's about a 2 hour job with no lift.1474179
by: Thomas 10/07/2022
Purchased these with the on board air compressor. It made a huge difference in ride quality towing our 13000 lb 5th wheel.1441886
by: David 08/17/2022
Chevrolet
Bought this product for a 2016 Chevy short bed HD2500 crew cab Duramax. This pickup, at times, is used to haul a slide in camper and tow a boat or atv trailer. It is also used to tow a heavy toy hauler camp trailer. The rest of the time it is run without any load at all. I needed an adjustable suspension and these air bags have worked perfectly! Installation was fairly simple and they seem to be holing up well.1361953
by: Stephen09/29/2022
The Firestone air bags have performed as advertised. I would certainly purchase this product again if ever required.1429458
by: Anthony10/09/2022
The installation was pretty easy. The only problem I’ve had is the lines leaking at the push on fittings. I’ve had to remove the lines recut them and push them back into the fittings. I’m going to replace them all with compression fittings.1445224
by: Todd 08/24/2022
Good quality, affordable and easy installation. Makes a huge difference on load distribution and keep in your truck level when hauling excess of weight. Watch the video they offer on installation not everyone has a lift so it’s best to Jack the truck up from the hitch and or bumper then you can slowly lower it down as needed.1373358
by: Kristopher 10/06/2022
2019 Ram 2500
After reading the installation instructions and watching the available videos I was able to complete the install on my 2019 Chevrolet 2500 HD in a reasonable amount of time in my driveway. Very happy with the product and as always customer service was outstanding!1439914
by: Larry01/12/2022
2021 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
Product: The product is well made with a nice powder coat finish. All pieces required for assembly were present. Nicely packaged to prevent marring during transport and small items such as bolts and nuts packaged separately.
Installation: Not as easy as it should have been. This particular model requires you (according to directions) to ensure the small pin on the top of the airbag plate is aligned with the center hole in the upper plate that mounts to the joust bumper mounting. The issue is that it becomes very difficult to determine if the pin is properly seated when you assemble the entire airbag. If it is not seated properly, it will cause a hole to develop in the airbag that is NOT covered by Warranty. After some time of trial and error I was not satisfied with the seating of the airbag, so I called Firestone using the provided number in the manual. Spoke with a very helpful Firestone employee who informed me that if you have kit number 2613 (as in my case), that this is not an uncommon occurrence. Solution: Assemble entire airbag on work bench, compress airbag and install in proper location and everything came out as it should. In the end, this saved time during the second airbag install, made it much easier to do as well. No clearance issue (on my Silverado 3500 HD) doing it this way.
Overall, I rate these 4 stars at this time for a couple of reasons. First, Firestone may want to rethink the current "pin in center hole" for this model, even their own employee who had installed this very model admitted to that fact. Second, until such time as I slide the truck under my fifth wheel, I'm not able to rate performance. I should know about performance in about 2 weeks from now. I am hopeful they perform as stated in other reviews.1241944
by: Wrenchy11/21/2022
Product was delivered on time, install was a real picnic. Only took about 3.5 beers. Thank you etrailer!1472309
by: Joel 07/03/2020
Installation of the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs was pretty straight forward. I recommend watching one of the numerous installation video's provided by etrailer, they help make the written directions provided by the manufacturer easier to follow. One recommendation I have would be to write the torque values provided in the back of the instructions up by the installation diagrams in the front of the instructions because the picture say tighten, not torque and a note would jog you memory to torque the fasteners. The entire install took about 5 hours with prep and breaks. The 5000 lb bags are significant and seem like they will level my truck when towing my 15K fifth wheel.827754
Comments
The helper springs coupled with the Trail Air pin box has really improved the ride. The only thing I changed was to add a T- fitting so I would only have one air charging valve versus two. It was hard to get a consistent pressure wirh two valves.
Joel - 07/04/2021
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by: Dan 01/11/2023
2015 Ram 2500
Great.Easy installation on my 2015 Chev 2500 HD.1497567
by: Jason07/26/2022
Started out great really worked as advertised, now a year later they do not hold pressure and I unfortunately figured that out on our long journey to South Florida from upstate NY. Very disappointed!1339000
Comments
Would you be willing to give more details as to what was going on when this started happening?
-- Brooke M - 08/16/2022
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by: Justin 09/15/2022
Original item is out of stock until next year. Etrailer recommended these as a replacement. Thank you very much for the quick response. Product works great1409216
by: Thomas J09/09/2022
Great upgrade to the truck, took the bottoming out of the rear suspension when hitting large bumps , better stability when going around turns and easy to install system.1398744
by: Jason06/24/2022
These work great. Easy to install as well. Definitely recommend.1316397
Simple install and works well. 2022 GMC AT4 2500HD Duramax1501840
by: Steven09/04/2020
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
Second set of Ride-Rites, set on my 2014 Chevy were professionally installed and they were great. I installed this set on my current 2019 Chevy 2500 HD diesel 4x4. On the left side there was a factory brake hose support mount drilled into the frame that directly obstructed the hook spring mount. Had to remove the mounting bolt and sandwich the support mount between the frame and spring mount. A variation of the obstruction on the driver side too, but manageable. Video and written instructions didn't address those problems. The 2" inch carriage bolts for the hook spring mounts should be at least 1/4" longer. The result was a very difficult time getting enough threads to start the flange nut. Once tightened the nut is only flush with the end of the threads. I chose to use a t-connection so both bags inflate/deflate off of one valve, more convenient and practical for my 5th wheel. Put the valve just above the license plate light (all plastic no metal) in the bumper which is easy to access to yet not really noticeable, especially after painting the cap and valve black. Did this without a lift while on my back, my body is paying that price after a solid 4 hours, I'm 64. I had all the tools except a large wrench for the large hex nut but an adjustable wrench eventually got the job done. Video, while not prefect was a great assist to installation. Sorry for the long review, just warning fellow backyard mechanics that this is a challenge while on your back...but what else can you do during this COVID shutdown nonsense. Aspirin is my friend today.873954
The Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs part # F2613 are what I recommend for a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. They will work with a fifth wheel hitch setup no problem. They feature a no-drill install which you can see in the attached video. I recommend Firestone over Air Lift as the air bag construction is much more durable and the kits and typically easier to install. view full answer...
I confirmed with Firestone that the Ride Rite kit part # F2613 is a confirmed fit for your 2021 GMC Sierra 3500 with the AT4 package so it would be a great option. view full answer...
Firestone offers a kit that fits your 2012 Chevy Silverado 2500/3500 with an in-bed hitch with the part # F2613 which would do a great job providing more support when towing your fifth wheel.
I attached an install video for this for you to check out as well. view full answer...
Yes, you can absolutely still add rear air bags to your 2020 Chevy Silverado 2500 with the 5th wheel base rails mounted. I specifically recommend the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Springs # F2613 because of their superior double-convoluted design that creates 4 layers of support when compressed. This provides an extremely durable setup that you don't have to worry about failing over time.
The custom brackets included with this particular kit will install to the bottom of the truck's frame rails... view full answer...
The Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs is on excellent choice. However, I see that you were looking at the F2430 kit, but for your 2015 GMC Sierra 2500 4X4 you will need kit # F2613 which is a confirmed fit for your truck. I would encourage you to watch the attached video. Not only does it review the installation process, but there is a lot of under the bed footage while the truck is being driven and you will see the difference in handling over bumps and turns while under load. (The... view full answer...
The Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs part # F2613 are a confirmed fit for a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 (All Models). Therefore, yes, Crew Cab/Long Bed/Diesel won't be an issue. It will also work with in-bed fifth wheel hitches. There is no cutting or drilling required. I have attached an install video I did below on a slightly newer model which will be the same as yours. view full answer...
The air bags by themselves cannot be left out when purchasing the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs # F2613.
This kit, which does fit your 2016 Chevy Silverado 2500, does come with the air bags, and there isn't a way to get the remainder of the kit without the bags as well. view full answer...
It is not unheard of for a brake line to be in the way of air helper springs like the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs # F2613 you are installing on your 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Short bed 4WD.
What you will need to do is either unbolt the brake line from the rear end housing so you can move it slightly, or you will need to carefully bend the brake line so you can get the hook spring in behind it as shown in the included diagram.
I included a video of the # F2613 being installed... view full answer...
No the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD does not need any suspension enhancement. It can tow as is but suspension enhancement could enhance the towing experience.
The 2021 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD comes in several configurations and cargo bed and cab styles, the towing capacity ranges from 14,500 pounds to 18,500 pounds.
Suspension enhancement DOES NOT increase towing capacity it will help prevent "rear sag" and improve stability and braking while driving, keeping you safer. It will also... view full answer...
The air bags are not all the same size so there wouldn't be a way to just buy new brackets and swap them with your old bags into your 2015 GMC Sierra 2500. So you'd need an all new kit with the part # F2613 which does fit your truck.
What this enables you to do is offset the cost of the new kit by being able to sell the old kit complete. Without the bags you'd have a hard time trying to sell them. Also worth noting is that when you but the brackets individually they end up costing right... view full answer...
Yes the Firestone Ride Rite kit part # F2613 is a confirmed fit for both the 2020 and the 2022 Chevy Silverado 3500 4WD so what you have now would work on your new truck. view full answer...
For your 2016 GMC Sierra 2500 the Firestone air bag kit part # F2613 is a confirmed fit. We had one customer with a similar concern come back and let us know how they dealt with the brake line.
"On the left side there was a factory brake hose support mount drilled into the frame that directly obstructed the hook spring mount. Had to remove the mounting bolt and sandwich the support mount between the frame and spring mount. A variation of the obstruction on the driver side too, but manageable. " view full answer...
The best suspension enhancement option for a 2021 GMC Sierra 3500 AT4 are air bags, the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs part # F2613 are what I recommend. The reason that these are best is because you can not only adjust them while loaded for the best mix between comfort/support but you can also deflate them when not in use for a factory ride. They also feature a bolt-on install.
The SumoSprings and Timbrens are still great cost effective options as well but they won't provide the... view full answer...
Thanks for reaching out!
Your installation of the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs # F2613 on your 2022 Chevy Silverado 2500HD actually looks great! I reached out to my contact at Firestone just to confirm and they said adding some air pressure to the bags will probably straighten it out some but that the double convoluted springs can be off for up to 1" per convolute (so 2" for your application). Since your air spring isn't even close to being off by 2" you're good to go! view full answer...
I attached a link to this page for all of the air suspension kits we offer that fits your 2018 Chevy Silverado 2500 but the kit I recommend is the Firestone Ride Rite part # F2613 as it has the highest quality air bags available and install easily.
For a compressor kit then the heavy duty part # F2097 will work great to make inflating the bags and maintaining them easier. The compressor will inflate faster than standard compressors and the gauge inside the vehicle will allow you to monitor... view full answer...
For the Firestone Ride Rite kits that fit your 2015 Chevy Silverado 2500HD like the part # F2613 we have 6 inch spacers to take up the space created by the lift kit like the # F2374 which is a 6 inch spacer. view full answer...
I have a great recommendation for your 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500!
You are right that the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs, part # F2613, is a good fit.
As for an air compressor that will fill the bags and your tires wirelessly, we have a great one here. It's the Air Command II Compressor System w F3 Wireless Remote, Heavy Duty Compressor, Tank, Hose - Dual Path, part # F2591. The dual path allows it to fill both with a wireless remote.
I've linked to video reviews of both. view full answer...
I recommend using Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs # F2613 to level your 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. This system will not increase your capacity but instead will provide additional support to the factory suspension allowing you a more level ride.
With the way the boxes are mounted on your concession trailer you will not be able to use any type of weight distribution hitch.
The Air Command Compressor System # F2610 will allow you to easily adjust and monitor the air pressure... view full answer...
For your 2016 GMC Sierra 2500 towing a fifth wheel trailer the air bag kit you'd want is the Firestone # F2613 which we have found is our most reliable and best built kit for your truck.
For a compressor kit then the heavy duty part # F2097 will work great to make inflating the bags and maintaining them easier. The compressor will inflate faster than standard compressors and the gauge inside the vehicle will allow you to monitor and inflate them from inside the vehicle. view full answer...
The best air helper springs that are 5,000 lb capacity are the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs part # F2613 because of the construction of the bags and their compatibility with in-bed hitches.
The Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs part # F2613 are designed to fit the 2019 GMC Sierra 2500 even if you have a gooseneck or fifth wheel hitch in the bed because the parts do not install in the same spot as the gooseneck/fifth wheel brackets. The other options are either not compatible... view full answer...
For the rear axle of your 2020 Chevy Silverado 2500 I highly recommend the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs # F2613. These air bags will provide up to 5,000 pounds of load-leveling support and can be adjusted (5 psi to 100 psi) to maintain a smooth ride in the truck whether you're hauling cargo or riding empty. The Firestone bags themselves feature a unique double-convoluted construction that creates 4 layers or reinforced rubber for an extremely durable setup and a longer lifespan... view full answer...
The Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs part # F2613 are a fit for a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. In regards to the lift, this would not cause an issue but you would need to install a spacer to compensate for this which is equal to the lift, the Lift Spacer for Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs part # F2366.
I actually installed this very same air bag kit myself and have included the video below. view full answer...
For your 2015 Chevy Silverado 2500 with a 3 inch lift you'd want to first start with the kit part # F2613 which is a confirmed fit and offers the highest quality air bags. And then to take up the extra space created by the lift you'll need spacers so that the bags engage with the vehicle suspension properly. For that you'd want the # F2367 since the lift is 3 inches and you'd be set. view full answer...
For reducing the sag you are experiencing when towing with your 2020 GMC Sierra 2500 the best air bag kit is the part # F2613. This has the highest quality air bags out there and with a wireless compressor like the part # F2097 you'd be set. When not towing you'd want to inflate them to the minimum psi in the bags of 5 psi which would not affect the ride quality at all.
Most likely you'd need an additional drop shank for your WD system, but I'd need to know what size hitch you have installed... view full answer...
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