Heavy Duty Air Ride Suspension for a 2004 Chevy 3500 Extend Cab Diesel Cab and Chassis

Published 01/07/2015

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Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs - Double Convoluted - Rear Axle

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$594.12

Firestone Air Command Heavy Duty Air Compressor - Analog - Single Path

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Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs - Double Convoluted - Rear Axle

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$405.01

Question:

im looking for an air ride helper spring set up for the rear axle of my 3500 chevy diesel. im looking for something heavy duty because the truck is always hauling heavy loads. what would you guys recommend

asked by: Cyrus R

Expert Reply:

For a 2004 Silverado 3500 Cab/Chassis, I'd recommend the Firestone # F2249 Ride Rite air suspension. The system has a 5000 lb capacity, although you'll be limited by the cargo carrying capacity of your truck. The beauty of an air bag system is that you can quickly and easily adjust the amount of air in the system to provide the right support for the load you're carrying.

If your Silverado has a pickup truck bed on it, you'd use the # F2250 Ride Rite suspension.

You can go a step further and add an on-board compressor system like part # F2097. The heavy duty compressor system would give you the ability to add or remove air from the system by pressing a rocker switch installed under the dash in the truck cab.

To view an install video for the # F2250 or the # F2097 Compressor Kit, click the provided links. I've also linked you to some of our helpful articles with more information about air-ride suspensions.