Is There a Firestone Air Bag Kit and Gooseneck Hitch that Fits 2013 Ford F-150

Updated 01/15/2021 | Published 01/31/2020

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Question:

I have a 2013 F150 with Ride-Rite f25 25 and it does not work with my BandW gooseneck hitch what do I need to do to make them work together

asked by: Joe H

Expert Reply:

Firestone has an air bag kit # F2542 for your 2013 Ford F-150 that would fit with a B and W Gooseneck hitch # BWGNRK1104 but if you have the # F2525 there isn't a way to make it fit with a gooseneck hitch as the brackets interfere and there isn't a replacement that alleviates that problem.

So the best option I have would be to go with the # F2542 if you don't have this kit already and then go with the B and W Gooseneck # BWGNRK1104.

expert reply by: Jameson C

Joe H.

1/31/2020

I have a 2013 F150 with Ride-Rite f25 25 and it does not work with my BandW gooseneck hitch what do I need to do to make them work together

Jameson C.

1/31/2020

You can replace the upper frame brackets to what comes with the # F2542 instead which was designed to fit with the B and W hitch. For that you'd want the part # F5738 and # F5739 and you'd be set.

Bowdy S.

1/11/2021

So I have the firestone ride-rite helper springs. Code: F2525 Will the B & W gooseneck hitch (BWGNRK1104) work together in my 2013 f150 with the 6.5 bed? And is there an installation guide? How far from the front of the bed do you have to cut your hole, want to make sure it will clear my toolbox. Thanks for the help!

Jon G.

1/15/2021

None of the Firestone air bag kits are compatible with an in-bed hitch like the B&W Gooseneck hitch you're looking at. If you want to use an air bag kit with a gooseneck hitch then you'll need to go with an Air Lift kit that we list will fit with an in-bed hitch instead (see attached link). The center of the gooseneck hitch ball hole will be 45-1/8" from the rear of your truck bed (not including the tailgate). This is highlighted in the instructions for you.

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