How To Install Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs As a Single Path System

Updated 08/11/2021 | Published 08/10/2021

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Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs - Double Convoluted - Rear Axle

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$594.12

Firestone Union Tee for 1/4" Tubing

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$29.39

Question:

Should I use a T fitting so I only have one valve? Any pros and cons to consider? I’m guessing uneven loads are benefit of separate lines. If I do use fitting, do I take lines need to be same length?

asked by: David

Expert Reply:

The Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs like part # F2430 all come setup to be installed as a dual path system which means you can inflate each air bag individually. That said, you can install a simple tee fitting to use the system as a single path which means the air bags inflate as one. For this, you'll need the Firestone Union Tee for 1/4" Tubing part # F3025-1.

The air lines don't need to be the same length. The vast majority of the time, you'll be using the system as a single path so this is a pretty common change to make for people using the airbags for towing.

expert reply by: Conner L