Suspension Enhancement Recommendation for a 2015 Chevy Silverado 3500 with B&W Gooseneck

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Silverado 2015 dually HD3500 with a BandW turn over ball 5th wheel hitch. What air bag can fit this truck/hitch combination?

asked by: Russ

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The Firestone Ride Rite kit part # F2613 was designed so that it is compatible with fifth wheel rail kits like the B and W Kit part # BWGNRK1012-5W that you have installed in your 2015 Chevy Silverado 3500HD so it would be a great option confirmed as a fit.

I attached an install video for you to check out as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The air helper springs I recommend for your 2015 GMC Sierra 2500 that will work with the B&W Turnoverball gooseneck are the Firestone Ride-Rite #F2709. These springs have a load-leveling capacity of 7,500 lbs, will help you control the steering…

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Answer 2

The Firestone air bag kit part #F2709 is a confirmed fit for your 2015 Chevy Silverado 2500 and is designed to be compatible with fifth wheel and gooseneck rail kits so it would be a great option.

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 4

Hey Doug! The Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs #F35FV are the right kit for your 2026 Ford F-350 FX4 dually. However, you will need to measure to be sure it fits. The distance from the top of your rear axle to the top of the jounce bump stop…

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Answer 5

Yes, it will work. You'll just need to cut the Lance 6-pin connector out and rewire it into the etrailer Trailer Wiring 7-Way Upgrade Kit w/ Junction Box and RV Style Connector item #e99011. Here are the individual functions of that Lance 6-pin:…

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According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 9

Hey Kim, thanks for reaching out. The Firestone Ride-Rite Air Bags with Easy Mount Compressor #F24XV do fit your 2020 Ram 2500 with rear coil springs, but the hang-up is the under-bed gooseneck hitch. On your truck, the air bag brackets and the…

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Answer 10

Hello Dan, Great question. When you’re comparing the Firestone kits #F59VV and #F2582, they both technically fit your 2025 F-150, but they are designed around different mounting locations and truck configurations. The #F2582 is the traditional…

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Answer 11

Hi Tim, That's a great question! While Timbrens and SumoSprings are both suspension enhancements, they perform differently depending on how much weight you're towing/hauling and how often you're planning on towing/hauling. The only…

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