Can Firestone Air Bags be Installed on a 2001 Ford Excursion that Does Not have Jounce Bumpers

Updated 04/20/2017 | Published 04/19/2017

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Question:

I have a 01 Excursion with a 5inch rear block and no jounce bumper pad. Does the air kit need that bumer pad to complete install? Do i have any other options?

asked by: Nick

Expert Reply:

To install Firestone Ride-Rite air bags # F2251 on a 2001 Ford Excursion 4x4 the jounce bumpers would have to be removed and are not reinstalled. So not having the jounce bumpers actually saves you a step for the installation.

I also recommend using a compressor kit, # F2158, so you can add or remove air from the air bags from inside the vehicle. The kit is not required but makes load leveling a lot easier.

If the 5 inch block you mentioned means that the frame is 5 inches further away from the axle than stock then you will also need some spacers. There are 4 inch spacers, # F2370, but no 5 inch spacers.

expert reply by: Michael H