How to Determine the Correct Lift Spacer Needed for Installing Ride-Rite Airbags on a Lifted Truck

Published 09/22/2017

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Question:

Looking to order the Ride rite lever kit #2430 for my 2014 GMC Sierra 1500. However it does have a 6inch Fabtech lift kit. What size and part # spacers do I need to order? Thanks much

asked by: Michael W

Helpful Expert Reply:

Since you have a 6" lift on your 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 you will need a lift spacer in order for the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs part # F2430 to work.

The correct way to measure for a lift spacer is when the truck is on the ground without any added weight in the bed. You will want to measure from the bottom of the top bracket to the top of the bottom bracket where the airbags attach. You can choose the right spacer using the measurements attached below.

Space From Top To Bottom Bracket:

6.5" to 7.5" - part # F2536
7.5" to 8.5" - part # F2366
8.5" to 9.5" - part # F2368
10.5" to 11.5" - part # F2373
11.5" to 12.5" - part # F2374

The spacers will need to be placed between the top of the lower bracket and the bottom of the airbag. In order to operate the airbags from inside the vehicle I recommend using the Firestone Air Command I part # F2158.