Will Firestone Ride Rite for 2016 Ford F-150 Reduce Off-Road Traction
Published 07/08/2021
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If I install this on my fx4 f150 it seems that I will be limiting my wheels ability to in off camber situations to be able to still make contact with ground and provide traction. Im not sure how much of a limit it is, and if I should or do care about that. I do know that I find myself in this situation occasionally. Would maxing this out be damaging the airbag by it being pulled down?
asked by: Brandon R
Expert Reply:
The air bags of the Firestone Ride Rite kit part # F2582 do attach to both brackets so your suspension would be prevented from stretching out to provide you the articulation you need for traction so this wouldn't cost you any traction.
Instead a better option would be the SumoSprings Rebel part # SS95QR which is a two piece kit that can separate for full range of the suspensions.
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Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs - Double Convoluted - Rear Axle
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- Rear Axle Suspension Enhancement
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