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Firestone Coil-Rite Air Helper Springs - Rear Axle

Part Number: F4169
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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 F4169 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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Firestone Vehicle Suspension - F4169

Highlights

  • Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Mounts to existing attachment points
  • Keeps Vehicle Level Under Load: Supports up to 1,000 lbs to reduce sag for safer, smoother handling.
  • Improves Steering and Braking: Maintains ride height so your headlights and control stay consistent.
  • Custom Comfort Adjustment: Manually set 5–35 psi air pressure to fine-tune ride and balance uneven loads.
  • Prevents Bottoming Out: Adds cushion inside rear coils to absorb shock and smooth rough roads.
  • Durable Polyurethane Design: Elastic construction resists wear for long-term stability and comfort.
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Features to know about

Stay Level Under Load: Air Springs That Eliminate Rear-End Sag

When heavy cargo or a trailer makes the rear drop, these Coil-Rite air helper springs keep things level. They fit inside your existing coil springs to provide extra rear-end support and help maintain even load distribution with air pressure from 5 psi to 35 psi. With up to 1,000 lbs of load-leveling capacity, you keep your ride height where it belongs so your steering, braking, and headlight aim stay consistent under heavy weight.

Smooth Out the Ride: Extra Cushion for Rough Roads

Rough pavement and uneven loads can make your vehicle bounce or bottom out. The durable, elastic polyurethane construction of these air springs adds a cushion between axle and frame to smooth out road shock. They reduce bottoming and soften contact points so the ride feels more controlled, even when working under heavy loading and adverse road conditions.

Fine-Tune Handling Side to Side: Manual Inflation Control

Not every load sits perfectly centered. These air bags adjust manually, side to side, using individual inflation valves so you can level off-center loads and cut down on body roll. A balanced setup keeps your vehicle stable on curves and helps prevent sway or wandering when the weight shifts.

Built to Last and Easy to Maintain: Reliable Polyurethane Design

Firestone designed these Coil-Rite springs for long service life with strong, elastic polyurethane that resists wear over time. Each kit includes brackets, hardware, air line, and separate valves for manual inflation so you have everything needed for installation. Replacement springs are available if you ever need to service an existing setup, keeping your suspension support dependable for years to come.

Firestone Coil-Rite Air Helper Springs F4169 kit components including blue air springs, air line tubing, and hardware for rear axle suspension installation

Specs

Weight and Capacity

  • Load-leveling capacity: at least 500 lbs (at most 1,000 lbs)

Pressure

  • Adjustable air pressure: 5 psi to 35 psi

Diagram showing routing and installation of Firestone Coil-Rite air line tubing from air springs to rear bumper for manual inflation valve access

Warranty

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

Note

The construction material of the fittings may vary.

W237604169 Firestone Coil Rite Air Bags - Suspension Kit - Rear Axle

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Installation Details F4169 Installation instructions

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2007 Ford Fusion
I installed this product on a 2007 AWD Ford Fusion. It was easier to install by completely removing the coil springs during installation. Also, for the AWD model, I had to remove the rubber bump stops and then grind down the rubber supporter for the top of the new blue air bag. There was no need to use the 90 degree elbows and drill a hole in the jounce mount due to a straight vertical hole which was perfect for the air line so there is one less potential leak point. Car rides perfectly and has the stance now that Ford should have done from the factory.
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Mark R.

7/14/2014

Product has worked out well now. It leaked the first week in which my wife and daughters were going to Florida and I had no time to change it out. After sending several photos to customer service, I received a new bag I did not request a whole kit and installed it and have not had one single problem in one year. Thanks for a great product.

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The way they have you run the air line is bad it leaked so I ran line direct to air bag worked all summer long didn't make through winter leaks again this will be 4 times iam done them iam going to just in tembins there a hard rubber and won't leak and don't have to do anything but install them once
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Easy install. Very durable. Quality product.
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2009 Volkswagen Routan
Worked perfectly with a double motorcycle carrier while hauling two 125cc dirt bikes.
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A little thought to install but after some squeezing and pushing got them installed and the wife said it rides much smoother even with out the camper hooked up.
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Thank you
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2017 Dodge Grand Caravan
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2017 Dodge Grand Caravan
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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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