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Firestone Coil-Rite Air Helper Springs - Rear Axle

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For safety and stability, air springs are the perfect partner for your rear suspension when you are hauling heavy loads. Springs fit inside existing coil springs to help level your vehicle, improve braking and handling, and reduce tire wear. Great Prices for the best vehicle suspension from Firestone. Firestone Coil-Rite Air Helper Springs - Rear Axle part number F4147 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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Firestone Vehicle Suspension - F4147

Highlights

  • Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Mounts to existing attachment points
  • Levels Heavy Loads: Keeps your vehicle even when hauling so steering, braking, and handling stay stable.
  • Easy Pressure Control: Adjusts 5 psi to 35 psi for the right support when loaded or empty.
  • Smoother Ride: Absorbs road shock and prevents bottoming out for better comfort over rough roads.
  • Balances Off-Center Loads: Inflate each side separately to level uneven cargo and reduce body roll.
  • Durable Polyurethane Design: Elastic construction holds up under heavy use for years of stability.
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Features to know about

Stay Level and Confident Under Load: Up to 1,000 lbs of Rear Suspension Support

When you’re towing a trailer or carrying a heavy load, sag can throw off your balance and braking. Firestone Coil-Rite air springs fit inside your existing rear coils to provide up to 1,000 lbs of load-leveling support. They keep your vehicle level so steering stays controlled, tires wear evenly, and headlights stay properly aimed. You get better braking and handling under heavy loading and a smoother, more stable ride on rough roads.

Fine-Tune Ride Comfort and Stability: Adjustable Air Pressure from 5 psi to 35 psi

Every load is different, and these air springs make it easy to dial in the right support. You can manually adjust air pressure from 5 psi to 35 psi using separate inflation valves for each side. This lets you balance uneven loads and reduce body roll for improved vehicle stability. Whether you’re towing, hauling, or driving empty, you can tune the ride to match your needs.

Firestone Coil-Rite air spring installation showing airline routing to rear bumper for manual inflation valve access on vehicle

Smooth Out Harsh Roads: Added Cushion Inside Your Coil Springs

These air springs sit inside your factory coil springs, adding cushion that absorbs shock and prevents bottoming out when the road gets rough. The extra support helps reduce bounce and sway so your ride feels steadier. It’s an effective way to boost comfort without changing how your suspension works day to day.

Built to Last Through Heavy Use: Durable Polyurethane Construction

Made of elastic polyurethane, each spring is designed for long service life under heavy loading and adverse conditions. The material resists wear while maintaining flexibility and strength over time. With all brackets, hardware, air line, and valves for manual inflation included, the setup is complete for dependable performance mile after mile.

Firestone Coil-Rite air helper spring kit showing two blue air bags, air line tubing, hardware, and inflation valves for rear axle suspension support

Specs

Weight and Capacity

  • Load-leveling capacity: at least 500 lbs (at most 1,000 lbs)
  • Coil-Rite springs will not increase your vehicle's weight-carrying capacity. Do not exceed the manufacturer's recommended weight limit.

Performance

  • Adjustable air pressure: 5 psi to 35 psi

Warranty

  • Air springs: Limited lifetime warranty
  • Hardware: 2-Year limited warranty

Note

  • The construction material of the fittings may vary.

W237604147 Firestone Coil Rite Air Bags - Suspension Kit - Rear Axle

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Video Transcript for Checking Out the Firestone Coil-Rite Air Helper Springs

Today we're going to be taking a look at the Firestone coil rite line of air helper springs. Be sure to see eTrailer's fit guide for your application.Our springs are designed for a wide variety of vehicles. They're going to fit most passenger vehicles, vans, some light duty pickup trucks and motor homes. Whenever you haul a heavy load, have a lot of equipment in your vehicle or have a heavy trailer hooked up to it, it's going to cause the back end to sag down which is putting a lot of strain on your rear suspension, not to mention you're taking the contact off the front tires and misalignment your headlights. Our coil rite springs are going to take a lot of that effect out and help the sag in the rear end.Your air springs may look a little bit different than we have here, so you want to make sure you check each other's fit guide for your specific application, but these are going to provide us a smoother ride for vehicles that have coil springs in the back. They're designed to fit inside the spring, which is going to create a variable spring rate and help prevent the sag when we're loaded down and take stress off the rear suspension.

Our springs are going to be made out of a polyurethane, so they're going to be durable and last a long time. They are rated for working in temperatures from negative 40 degrees Fahrenheit all the way up to 180 degrees Fahrenheit. Each set is designed to support 500 to 1000 pounds and having an operating range of five PSI all the way up to 35 PSI.One thing I do want to mention is that our coil rite springs are not going to increase the payload of our vehicle. They're just there to help support the extra weight. So you always want to double check your vehicle's owner's manual and never exceed the manufacturer's recommended weight.Compared to other style of EHRs springs these are specifically made for the coil spring suspension, opposed to the leaf spring where that would sit on top.

These are gonna help out a lot with the SAG and prevent bottoming out and give us a smoother ride even when we're unloaded.Our kit's gonna come with two manual inflation valves. That way the bags can work independently from each other so we can inflate each one to our desired amount. That's going to help a lot with those off center loads, or if we take an evasive maneuver, it's going to take out some of that body roll. Our helper spring kits is going to come with everything you need to get it installed. Both springs, any brackets necessary, the lines, and the inflation valves.Ryan wrote in saying the install was easy on his 2014 FJ cruiser.

A year later he wrote back in and saying after a year of regular use, the bags had been great. They keep as FJ level where he's towing, and as a result, the steering while towing is vastly better.If you've had the back end of your vehicle sag down, rough ride, uneven tire wear, or even misaligned headlights our coil rite springs are going to help out a lot. All while giving us a smoother ride.

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Well I did not expect to have a one year follow up from ETrailer! I’m a 5 Star happy with these airbags over the AirLift 1000’s I had that blew out just after the warranty was up! These bags are more than twice the product, as you can inflate to >60 psi and that makes for a way more steady ride with weight! I typically run mine at around 45 psi now, the AirLift are limited to 28 psi. The construction is far superior and quality is excellent!!!
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Gwendolyn Y.

7/10/2025

Really cool to hear how well the airbags have been working out for you, especially hearing your experience in the past. How's the ride day-to-day when you're not hauling that awesome camper?

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Stanley

7/4/2026

Other than a slight leak in the driver’s side that is not any fault of the product, this set up has worked extremely well! I’m very happy with these air bags and would highly recommend them over the AirLift1000 bags as there’s no comparison in quality! These Ride Rite bags are worth every penny!!!

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I initially ordered the wrong airbags. I called eTrailer and Jeremy H. was very understanding. He got the right ones immediately shipped out and sent me a return label and info while I was on the phone with him. The bags seem good quality comparable to my previous Airlift bags. Instructions were well written and all hardware was accounted for in the shipment.
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Heather A.

7/30/2026

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review and for sharing those awesome photos! I'm really glad Jeremy was able to get everything straightened out quickly and make the exchange process easy. How are the bags working for you so far?

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Chevrolet Avalanche
Phone service was excellent. Air bags helped a lot with stability. I found it easier to remove the spring from the Avalanche than to fight with it in chassis. Removing the spring also gave me a chance to clean the dirt and rocks out of the hose routing area. It was a little more work to drop the axle down but it really wasn't that bad. I was able to do it all without a hoist. Just used two floor jacks. I just let one side down at a time. Remove your swaybar link and shock and let one side down. Pull the spring and do the work in a vise. Its much easier than fighting with it on your back. Also put the air hose in really hot water and it will relax its memory.
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Lazer S.

1/20/2026

Good idea taking the springs off, Joel! These can definitely be a bit of a pain in the butt with all the stuff impeding an easy install. Being able to clean the area is also nice! What are you towing with your Avalanche? Or did you want these more for regular driving?

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2022 Ram 1500
Great Idea - but they won’t hold air, which makes them useless! I knew they would be difficult to install, so I had an experienced auto mechanic who has installed these before to help me. They went in nicely, there were no leaks at the fittings-but they just refuse to hold air. Very disappointing.
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Mike L.

8/26/2026

Have you tried putting a dishwashing liquid/water combo on the area where the air line joins with the bag? This will make any leaks stand out like a sore thumb. It's extremely important that the air lines are cut precisely at a 90° angle. You can't use angle cutters, because it will crush the air line and it'll always leak....

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Randall

9/4/2026

@MikeL Yes we did the soap/water thing with no obvious leaks and we were very careful about how we cut the air line. I got underneath the truck again and redid the soap/water spray without any obvious signs of a leak! I tightened all the fittings a little more and topped off the air — waited overnight and checked again —— still leaking, but maybe not as bad. In any case, to keep the minimum pressure I’ll have to ad air every morning before I can go anywhere! Not very convenient.
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Installer couldn't get them to hold air for more than a day.
And if pressure falls below 5 psi, there's a risk of damaging them.
Installation was difficult.
But they do fix the ride height issue when towing.
If I had it to do over, I'd get Sumo springs.
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Mike L.

7/14/2026

I'd make sure that the tubing that goes into the air spring's fittings are cut so they're perfectly square. That is the main culprit when it comes to leaks....

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I bought this set because I was having problems with one of the airbags I previously had gotten. It was on the right side of my forerunner. It had a slow leak. When I replaced the airbag this time it had a very fast leak. I finally found That if I used NAPA Sil-Glyde to insert tube it seems to be holding air. And I squeezed air bag into the spring. Use soap for sliding it in.
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Ethan

6/25/2026

I had to take the right rear airbag and deflated it. I took a piece of mudflap about a quarter inch thick and put it on top of the airbag with a hole in the middle of the mudflap piece that gave more clearance between the car and the airbag valve. Now I have had no leaks for a year. With the least 9000 miles of towing and rough terrain.

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These bags along with minor adjustments to my load leveling hitch made towing my 19.4 No Bo trailer so much more relaxing!I am running 20 PSI and 3/4 of an inch higher than stock ride hight. Easy peasy
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Gwendolyn Y.

7/25/2025

That's an awesome shot, Jefferey! Where were you camping at?

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toyota Sienna
The airbags were difficult to install on a 2021 Sienna. It required removing the rubber stopper from inside the coil spring. Once that was out, install was easy. However, these need to be installed with the valve down as the plastic spacers fall out when the van is lifted for service when installed right side up as recommended. Upside down the air hose is routed thru the center of the plastic donut spacer which holds it in place when the van is lifted. However, once installed "upside down" the valves tend to pinch on the suspension as they move around. The pinching lets the air out and requires the bags to be frequently repositioned especially after the van is lifted for service. It is a good product, just unreliable and requires much inspection and maintenance to work properly. Will be loading up again for a summer trip and will need to reposition them so they work as I just had the oil changed.
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It was more of a challenge getting the air bladder inside the coil on my Rav4 than advertised but got it finally. Luckily I had a vacuum pump for bleeding brakes and that helped suck it down as small as possible. There was no way the bladder would "return to its normal shape" without inserting 5-10 PSI once the top and bottom were within the coil then it unfolded and seated itself just fine. Also the upper protection bumper was not a tight fit on the threaded bolt and wanted to fall off but sticking a 3 inch piece of zip tie between the threads and the bumper did the trick.
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Had a problem with my AirPads and contacted the ETrailer and spoke with Spencer, and he was extremely pleasant and very knowledgeable allowing me to get the replacement product in a timely matter before we went on our camping trip! I would recommend an E trailer to anyone looking to buy trailer parts!
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Installation was not complicated but was not easy either
It took some effort to get the air bags folded up enough to slip them into the coil springs, I used a couple of zip ties to keep them compressed until in place
The air bags and all the other parts seemed to be high quality
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2025 toyota Sienna
I installed these in my buddies 2024 Toyota Sienna Hybrid FWD. I installed with valves up and it took about 4 hours. I had to remove the springs to remove the stock upper bumpers. He's in a wheel chair and has a lift on the back. Going to test it out this week.
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2016 Toyota Land Cruiser
Easy install on lc200, it’s only been a couple days but test run with a trailer was great. Recommend getting getting inflation bracket (Firestone WR17607560) to reduce the need for any drilling if you don’t go with onboard compressor.
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Great product. I must say that they were a little tough to install. A very tight fit. Fortunately for me I had the availability of a vacuum pump. With that I was able to evacuate all the air out of the bags which made them flatter, with that, it made it easier to slide them between the coil springs. I tow a small camper trailer, I usually run around 20 psi in the bags. This keeps my vehicle level and adds for a smooth ride. A great product.
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Joseph

1/28/2025

After a year, the air bags have been superior in their performance. I have had no issues with them. Still running 20 psi in them when Im towing my trailer, deflating them to 10 psi when not. I see only slight rubbing signs on the bags from the coil springs, but hasnt effected the performance of the bags. Great product. Im very happy with the performance of the bags. Still a great product.

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Robin H.

1/28/2025

@Joseph glad to hear it! Firestone makes great products.
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2022 Ford Maverick
Air bags are too small and don't do anything to level the truck or improve handling. Even at the full 35psi. Would not recommend.
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2022 Jeep Gladiator
These were just as described as far as quality and look. The installation of them were a little more difficult than they show in the video but can easily be done by someone with basic skills. I would recommend if you have the ability to remove the springs and then just insert the bags that way as I couldn’t get one in without doing that. Otherwise the install is pretty straightforward. Haven’t used them with a load or towing yet but hopefully they will work as designed.
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Brooke M.

4/14/2025

Thanks for posting the photos and for sharing what all you had to do to get them to work! It's what makes your review especially valuable to other readers. Thanks, Daeton

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2026 Ram 1500
It fit great. And works like a champ... I couldn't be happier with these air helper springs! E trailer made it easy and they followed up with me to make sure i'm pleased with the product... Very happy with the service.
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Parts are very good quality but installation instructions for my 14 Jetta were very poor. Had to air to 25 psi to keep air bag from shifting in spring but did help stabilize vehicle.
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2017 Toyota 4Runner
Firestone airbags have worked well for my 2017 4Runner. When I'm not attached to my camper, I keep the airbags deflated to about 5 PSI. But when I put my trailer 3,500 lb. Onto the back of my 4Runner I get several in of sag. I pump up the airbags to about 20 psi and I level out the whole rig. What a perfect hybrid system to have. It's there when you need it. Perfect system for a sagging. Backside on a rear coil spring 4Runner. Thanks, e-trailer
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2016 Toyota 4Runner
Installed on a 2016 4Runner in conjunction with a 1-1/2" Daystar coil spring spacer. Since the coil spacer is hollow, I left one segment of the factory bump stop in place to compensate for and match the height of the spacer. I also added a Firestone T-fitting on the airline for a single inflation point and located the inflation valve next to my trailer plug wiring. Quite a pain to wrestle the coil back in place with the added height of the spacer, but that is no fault of the airbags; pry bar proved critical to wedge the coil back in place since I did not try the bottle jack between the frame and axle trick. After nearly a year, no leaks, bags hold air well. I put 25 psi in them for towing our travel trailer, or keep them at 10 psi for normal running around. I have also found them useful to prevent or at least reduce bottoming out the soft rear suspension that happens when off road driving with even just a couple hundred pounds in the back. Even at 25 psi they ride great and you wouldn't know they are back there at 10 psi. Highly recommend for the low cost and added versatility!
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Off2mtns

12/14/2018

Still working great after a year. Knock on wood... no leaks to date. I would consider these essential equipment for towing, and would highly recommend for heavily loaded backcountry travels as well. I did try them near their max pressure on one trip with 5 people, roof top tent, and gear for a week of camping this summer and it was too much and felt very unsafe ped the pressure back to sub-30 psi after driving a few blocks and all was great after that!

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Great upgrade for carrying weight in the back or towing a trailer. They are a bit tough to install. I found twisting the bag over in the middle and inserting it between the spring to the trick. Insert the top side on the passenger bag first. Insert the bottom side first on the driver side take care with the week ass tubing because if it folds over on itself in a coil, it will remain pinched which I can see will cause problems in the future. The tubing was better 20 years ago than what they give you today. One tube replacement over $30!! Ridiculous !! I like the right height adjustability and my truck feels more stable with a load of weight in the back of my truck advertised in the video shown below.
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Curtis

11/27/2024

Still working great even with the twists, I haven’t had any leaks. I did pick up some quick fittings if I did need to repair. I’m really surprised with hot summers and cold frozen winter weather use with no need for repairs.

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2001 Ford Expedition
Fit my 2001 Expedition perfectly. Took away all the sag when towing and like others have said I like the way it rides better even unloaded with 5PSI in the bags. Well worth the money, easy install. FYI this was my first time using bags on any vehicle, I was nervous and these were fabtastic!
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Heather A.

4/11/2026

That’s awesome to hear, especially for your first time running air bags. Sounds like they did exactly what you were hoping for. Getting rid of that sag makes a huge difference when towing, and once people use air bags, they usually don’t go back to those dense rubber suspension springs because the ride unloaded is so rough. Glad the install went smooth for you as well. That’s a solid upgrade on an Expedition. What are you usually towing with it?

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2019 Ram 1500
After installation we are towing on the level and enjoying the ride. In an effort to maintain the minimum air pressure to each Coil-Rite Helper at all times, we installed individual air supplies to each Helper. We used our onboard Horn-Blaster air compressor to supply two air pressure regulators allowing us to easily change air pressure to each individual helper as desired. Each regulator employs a check-valve to maintain pressure to the Helpers in case of a compressor failure. We have marked each pressure gauge to the minimum pressure and another mark for our desired towing pressure.
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David

3/26/2024

Working Good! Although the air fitting on the starboard Coil-Rite came loose last month. We tightened it down as instructed and then generously coated the fitting with gasket maker. I doubt that will back out again. These Firestone Coil-Rite Helper Springs greatly improved our towing experience. Our regulator system allowed us to easily adjust the pressure to the each time we unhitched, which allows the truck headlights to be properly adjusted.

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Toyota 4Runner
Worked well. Second time I’ve installed them on a 4Runner. The result was a needed improvement in sway, dive and sag. It also helps the steering wander.
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