Differences Between the Firestone Ride-Rite Springs Part # F2245 and Part # F2445 Toyota Tundra  

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I do have the mounting brackets you are asking for but unfortunately, the airbags on the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs part # F2245 for your 2006 Toyota Tundra are not the same as the ones designed for the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs part # F2445 for the 2017 Toyota Tundra. Since the airbags are different, the old airbags will not line up with the predrilled mounting holes on the new brackets. Therefore, the only thing you would be able to reuse on the new vehicle is the airlines and fittings.

I recommend selling your old kit to recoup some of the money and purchasing a new one specifically designed for the 2017 truck as this would be the most cost effective option. In order to operate the airbags from inside the vehicle, I recommend using the Firestone Air Command I part # F2158. The kit comes with a standard duty air compressor, analog gauge, and single path switch.

I have attached a photo to show you the difference between airbags in addition to an installation video of the new airbag kit installed on a 2013 Toyota Tundra for you as well.

expert reply by: Conner L

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David

9/20/2017

Thank you for a clear and thorough answer. Being an automotive mechanic and a welder, I have fabricated the top brackets to match the 2017 frame to the 2006 style air bags. I would like to purchase the lower Ride-Rite brackets from a 2017 kit to reduce fabrication time. Is it possible to purchase just the lower brackets for a 2017 from E-trailer? I understand the importance of proper air bag alignment involved with this project.

Conner L.

9/20/2017

I myself am a part-time automotive mechanic who enjoys welding so I can definitely understand where you are coming from. Therefore, what you are asking for is the Replacement Lower Bracket for Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs part # F2135825543. I have also attached the parts list for each kit below so you can see what you have and what you will need for future reference. Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs - Part # F2245 (2006 Toyota Tundra) - AIR SPRINGS 6781 (2) - UPPER BRACKETS 5289 (2) - LOWER BRACKETS 5267 (2) - BRACKET STRAPS 5086 (2) - 18 ' AIR LINE TUBING (1) - 3/8"-16 X 1-1/2" HEX BOLTS (8) - 3/8"-16 FLANGE LOCK NUTS (16) - 3/8"-16 X 3/4" HEX BOLTS (2) - 3/8" SPECIAL FLAT WASHERS (8) - 3/8"-16 X 3-1/2" CARRIAGE BOLTS (4) - 5/16" FLAT WASHERS (4) - INFLATION VALVES 3032 (2) - ELBOW FITTINGS 3031 (2) - NYLON TIES (6) - THERMAL SLEEVES (2) Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs - Part # F2445 (2017 Toyota Tundra) - AIR SPRING 6410 (2) - UPPER BRACKET 5542 (2) - LOWER BRACKET 5543 (2) - EXTENSION BRACKET 5584 (1) - 1/2" BRACKET STRAP 5086 (4) - 18 ft. TUBING (1) - 3/8"-16 x 3-1/2" CARRIAGE BOLT (8) - 1/4"-20 x 1" HEX BOLT (2) - 3/8"-16 x 3/4" FLANGE BOLT (2) - 3/8"-16 FLANGE LOCK NUT (8) - 1/4"-20 FLANGE NUT (2) - 5/8"-18 JAM NUT (2) - 5/8" FLAT WASHER (2) - 5/16" FLAT WASHER (4) - 1/4" LOCK WASHER (2) - 1/4" FLAT WASHER (4) - ELBOW FITTING 3128 (2) - INFLATION VALVE 3032 (2) - NYLON TIES (6) - THERMAL SLEEVE (2) - CAUTION TAG (2)