Air Bag Helper Springs for a 2014 Chevy Silverado 1500 with 6 Inch Lift

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Need air helper kit for a 2014 Chevy 1500 lifted 6....... I like the Air lift kit but what spacers can i use with this kit?

asked by: Chris V

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Does your 2014 Chevy Silverado 1500 have a 6 inch lift or is it the 6 foot bed? I ask because Air Lift kit # AL88204 only fits short bed models so if your truck has the 8 foot bed you would need to look at other options.

Lift kits are interesting because you could have a 6 inch lift kit but the actual increase in height between the frame and axle might be less than 6 inches. This is important when picking out kits and available spacers. Air Lift's tallest spacer is 4 inches, # AL52440. Chances are that a 6 inch lift is going to increase the space between the frame and axle by more than 4 inches so I do recommend looking at other options.

Bed length is not a concern with Firestone kit # F2430. And there is a spacer option for 6 inches of increased distance between the frame and axle, # F2375. If the distance has increased, say, just 5 inches then there is an option for that as well, # F2373.

No matter which air spring system you go with I do recommend adding a compressor system such as # F2158. This will allow you to adjust the air springs from the comfort of the truck cab without the need of an external compressor. I have included some video links on the Firestone air springs and compressor system for you.

expert reply by: Jesse M

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Hey Cheyenne! What size is your truck bed? If you have the 8' bed then the Air Lift #AL88211 is the correct part. If you have a shorter bed you need the #AL88204 instead. These will work with your lift kit and help level your suspension. The nice…

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Hey Tim, I checked with Demco and the bracket kit part #DM8552027 that you referenced is correct for your 2014 Chevy Silverado 1500. Do you already have the rails and the hitch?

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The actual puck itself is a standardized size between each brand so the only measurement that matters is the spacing of the pucks, which differs between each vehicle manufacturer. I've attached a diagram below with the spacings used by…

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Really good questions. And I understand being a bit skeptical of the RoadActive (RAS) suspension system, and it does have its pros and cons for your 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 when compared to the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs #F2609. Will the RAS…

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Answer 6

The bump stop of your 2020 Chevy Silverado 2500 actually is not held in with a bolt and to remove it you would just need to pry it out.

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I recommend using the B&W Ball and Safety Chain Kit #BWGNXA2061 for the factory puck system on your 2020 Ford F-350 Super Duty. I like this kit of the Curt #C60692 and Reese #RP30137 options because it uses a handle to secure the gooseneck hitch…

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Hey Naron, sorry for the confusion! We change the RAS kit part numbers on our site. So the #RAS54FR is the exact same as the 4611-HD which fits your 2025 GMC Sierra 1500. Are you towing with your truck?

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