How Many Holes In Frame Need To Be Drilled For Firestone Ride Rite Springs On 2016 Ford F-450?

Updated 01/09/2017 | Published 01/07/2017

Products Featured in This Question

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

(3205)

$594.12

Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System

(7039)

$496.65

Question:

How many holes need to be drilled on a 2016 Ford f450 4x4 cab and chassis is there any direct bolt on kits if not will drilling holes in frame weaken the frame thank you

asked by: Lucas

Expert Reply:

The Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs - Double Convoluted - Rear Axle, # F2176, will require drilling 4 holes per side for the upper brackets. It also will also include drilling two holes on the driver's side for relocating a line according to the attached instructions. The drilling of these holes will not have any major weakening of the frame. The frame will actually be supported by this system, so there isn't need for concern.

There isn't an Air Suspension system that doesn't require drilling. For a suspension enhancment system that doesn't require any drilling, I recommend using the 2016 Ford F-450 Cab and Chassis Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System, # TFRSDD. I've also included the installation details of this system for your review.

expert reply by: Jason S