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2004 Dodge Stratus
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Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs - Double Convoluted - Rear Axle

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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 F2550 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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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:

  • Maximizes safe load-carrying capacity, increases stability and improves ride quality
    • Installs between your vehicle's frame and its rear suspension
  • Keeps your vehicle level when you are hauling a heavy load
    • Improves steering control and braking when you are hauling or towing
    • Levels your headlight beams
    • Reduces tire wear
  • Maintains even load distribution with air pressure, leveling off-center loads
    • Air bags adjust manually, side to side, with individual inflation valves
  • Reduces strain on rear suspension
    • Prevents permanent sagging and excessive friction in leaf springs
  • Increases stability
    • Absorbs road shock for a smooth ride
    • Softens contact between axle and frame to prevent bottoming out
  • Provides maximum load support and durability with rubber construction and double-convoluted design
  • Includes all materials necessary for installation
    • Brackets, air springs, hardware, air line and separate valves for manual inflation
    • 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


Note: The construction material of the fittings may vary.


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.


Firestone Ride-Rite air spring airline installation

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.


Firestone Ride-Ride air spring components

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 four 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. Drilling may be required for some applications.



W217602550 Firestone Ride Rite Air Bags - Suspension Kit - Double Convoluted - Rear Axle

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Item # F2550

Installation Details F2550 Installation instructions

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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.

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    The Firestone # F35FV Ride-Rite kit fits some 2022 Ford F350 SRW 4x4 models. To determine if it'll fit your truck, you'll need to measure the distance from the TOP of the jounce bumper stop to the top of the axle tube, as shown in the provided diagram. If this distance is 40, 70 or 80mm, then the kit will work. If its 50 OR 55mm, Firestone doesn't offer a compatible kit. If the measurement IS 50 or 55 mm, the Air Lift # AL23FJ will work. You might also be interested in an on-board air...
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  • Can Firestone Air Bags be Installed on a 1999 Ford F-350 with B&W Gooseneck Trailer Hitch
    Yes, you can use Firestone air bag helper springs # F2550 on your 1999 Ford F-350 diesel with the B&W gooseneck hitch installed. The upper brackets for the air bags mount on the inboard side of the frame rails opposite the brackets for the gooseneck hitch so they will not interfere with each other. The gooseneck brackets also have a hole in them that will allow the mounting bolt for the spring upper brackets to fit through. I have linked a video showing an example installation of F2550...
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  • What Air Bag Kit Is Compatible With B&W Turnoverball On 1999 Ford F-250 2WD?
    Hello Dan, thanks for reaching out. The Firestone # F2550 for the 1999 Ford F-250 2WD will be compatible with the B&W Turnoverball gooseneck hitch. The brackets are designed specifically to be compatible with in-bed hitches like the B&W, so if that is what you have now, you would not need to change anything. Hard to say for sure without knowing exactly which kit you have installed currently, but the # F2550 will undoubtedly be compatible. Then, the correct B&W hitch for your truck is...
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  • Brackets Needed To Move 6401 Firestone Ride Rite Bags To 2012 Ram 3500
    Yes, the Ride-Rite air bags for the 2000 Ford F-250 are 6401 air bags and can be reused on the 2012 Ram 3500. I do recommend to check your air bags to make sure the side of them says 6401 just to be sure. The number is stamped on the side of the air bags like in the photo shown. I have listed the parts needed to install the 6401 bags on the 2012 Ram. Brace Bracket- # F5758 Replacement Bracket- # F5757 Replacement Lower Bracket - # F5370 Replacement axle clamp- # F5181 Replacement Bail...
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  • Air Bag Kit Recommendation for 2000 Ford F-250 with Gooseneck Hitch
    Hey Kevin, we have the Firestone Ride Rite kit part # F2550 that fits your 2000 Ford F-250 with a gooseneck hitch so this would work great for you. This checks out based on the pictures you sent in as well. Is your truck sagging quite a bit when towing your gooseneck trailer?
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  • Replacement Bail Clamp for Firestone Air Bags on 1999 Ford F-350
    Are you sure you have the 2400? The # F2400 is designed to fit the 2005-2007 models of the F-350. The correct kit for the 1999 is the # F2550 which uses the Replacement Bail Clamp # F3077. If you're sure it is the 2400 we do not carry the bail clamp but I can see about adding it. You can let me know by responding in the comments below.
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  • Air Bag and Compressor Kit Recommendation for 2008 Ford F-250 with B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck
    For your 2008 Ford F-350 Super Duty with the V10 engine we have the Firestone air bag kit part # F2550 as a confirmed fit which is what I recommend. It has the highest quality air bags available for your vehicle and also it's compatible with the B and W Turnoverball gooseneck hitch part # BWGNRK1108 that you have as well. For a compressor kit then the heavy duty part # F2097 will make inflating the bags and maintaining them very easy. The compressor will inflate faster than standard compressors...
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  • Compatibility of Rear Axle Air Bag Kit with B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Hitch in 2001 Ford F-350
    Compatibility of a rear axle air bag kit with 5th wheel rail installation depends on the specific products you have. Some combinations will be compatible while others not. I linked our page for rear axle air bag kits for your truck. Firestone kit # F2550, which fits both 2WD and 4WD versions of the 2001 F-350, is compatible with an in-bed hitch like a B&W Patriot # BWRVK3270. But the AirLift kit # AL57215 is not compatible with an in-bed 5th wheel or gooseneck hitch. 5th wheel hitches...
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  • Installation of B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck on 2001 Ford F-350
    The Custom Underbed Installation Kit for B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # BWGNRK1108-5W is a great gooseneck system and is also a really nice combination with the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # BWRVK3500-5W on your 2001 Ford F-350. For this installation, you will need to slightly lower the exhaust and remove the heat shield as you mentioned. You will reinstall the heat shield so there won't be any issues with heat transfer. I double checked this with the manufacturer. Because...
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  • Will Rear Air Bags Smooth Out Ride in 2001 Ford F-350 When Towing Bumper Pull Trailer
    Installing a rear air bag system like the Firestone Ride-Rite # F2550 you were looking at (which would be my particular air bag recommendation as well) will absolutely smooth out the ride in your 2001 F-350, whether you're towing your 5,500 pound trailer, hauling a heavy load in the bed, or just riding empty on the way to work. The adjustability on the air springs allows you to fill in the gap between it and the contact point on the axle, greatly reducing the tank-like ride you described,...
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  • Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch And Custom Rails Using Puck System On 2001 Ford F-250 w/ Firestone Bags
    For your underbed puck system on a 2001 Ford F-250, I recommend the Under-Bed Rail and Installation Kit for Reese Elite Series 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # RP30073. This system is a custom fit for your vehicle and will give you the 4-puck system similar to those you see in the factory rail kits in current vehicle models. For the hitch that is compatible with these pucks, I recommend the Reese M5 Series 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Single Jaw - 20,000 lbs # RP30921. This hitch allows you...
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  • Does Firestone Ride Rite Kit F2550 Have Ability to Bend Axle
    Hey Devin, while the Firestone Ride Rite kit part # F2550 does provide a lot of suspension support it would not be hard or strong enough to bend your axle. It would pop long before enough force would be applied to it that would allow the axle to bend. Which if you found yourself in that situation you probably have bigger problems. Have you bent an axle before?
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  • Will Firestone Air Bags Fit 2004 Ford F-250 With 4 Inch Lift
    Hi Marcos; the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs # F2550 will fit with your 4" lift as long as you have the stock jounce bumper spacers on your truck. Also, there are no options available with a higher psi or rating for your 2004 F-250. You will also need spacers since you have the lift. To find the right spacers measure the distance between where the upper and lower brackets would be on your F-250 then choose from the following based on your measurement: -7-1/2" - 8-1/2" - Lift...
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  • 2002 Ford F-250 Super Duty 5th Wheel Hitch and Air Bag Kit Recommendations
    I'd be happy to help you out, Frank! The best setup for your '02 F-250 is the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Turnoverball # BW64QR combined with the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs # F2550. Both of these brands are proven, Made-in-the-USA companies that have parts that work together to give you one of the best 5th wheel towing experiences on the market. One of the benefits of using the B&W towing system is that you can easily tow either a 5th wheel trailer or a gooseneck trailer...
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  • Recommended Air Bags for a 2004 Ford F-350 Dually
    We sure do Lyle. The Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs item # F2550 would be a great option. These have a 5,000 lbs capacity and fit both the 2WD or 4WD models of the 2004 Ford F-350 dually's. This kit is also compatible with most 5th wheel hitch brackets like the B&W item # BWRVK2400. There's quite a few restrictions with what hitches are compatible on most of the air bag kits for your 2004 Ford F-350 dually. The Firestone item # F2550 has the least amount of compatibility issues...
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  • Recommended Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs For A 2001 Ford F-250
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  • Will Installed Air Bags Interfere With Installation Of Fifth Wheel On 2001 Ford F-250 Or F-350
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  • B&W Turnover Ball Gooseneck Hitch Compatible Air Suspension for 2000 Ford F-250
    If your 2000 Ford F-250 has a GVWR over 8500 lbs, the Firestone Ride Rite # F2550 would be compatible with your B&W Turnover Ball hitch. Air Lift also offers a fit, part # AL57390 with no limitation on the GVWR of the vehicle. Both kits offer support up to 5000 lbs and are very similar. The upper brackets for each kit have a hole to allow the hitch mounting bolt to pass through. Quality-wise, I'd give the Firestone kit a slight edge and that's what I'd choose if your truck's GVWR is...
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  • Recommended Air Bag System for a 2000 Ford F-250 w/ a B&W 1108 Gooseneck Hitch
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  • Compatibility of RoadActive # RAS3611 On 1999 Ford F-350 Dually
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  • Air Suspension Kit Recommendation for a 2002 Ford F-250 with B and W Turnover Ball Gooseneck Hitch
    Personally I like the Firestone kits like the part # F2550 that has been confirmed to fit your 2002 Ford F-250 with a fifth wheel hitch installed in it. The bump stops of the Air Lift kits are redundant in that they don't really do anything beyond what a standard air bag already does. For a compressor kit to make inflating and maintaining pressure in the bags easy I would recommend the part # F2158.
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