Availability of Air Bag Kit for 2016 Chevy Silverado 2500 with Fifth Wheel Rails

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Do you guys offer air bags for a 2016 Chevy 2500 Ltz duramax that has a super glide 5th wheel hitch with the over the frame mounts for the hitch? Thanks in advance!!

asked by: Nate N

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We have air bag kits that fit with in-bed rail kits like what you have for your 2016 Chevy Silverado 2500 like with the Air Lift part # AL88338. This has a 5k capacity but if you needed a higher capacity we also have the part # AL57538 which is rated at 7.5k.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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To remove the valve on the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs item #AL88338 you will need to remove the air spring from your truck. You can't turn that valve inside the bracket. Once off I recommend using the Replacement…

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Answer 2

Derrick, yes both the air bags on your Air Lift system #AL88338 and the 5th wheel brackets for your Curt hitch will work together with no issue. They made these U-bolts wide enough for this exact thing, so you shouldn't run into any problems.

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Answer 3

The best way to reduce the bouncing you are experiencing in your 2015 GMC Sierra 2500 with the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs #AL57338 is by changing out the air springs. By installing 2 of the Replacement Air Springs #AL84297 with the…

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Answer 4

The better option for the 2019 GMC Sierra 3500 Pickup with 4 wheel drive is the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs part #F2709 over the Air Lift Load Lifter Air Helper Springs part #AL88338 because the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs are…

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Though the Air Lift #AL57538 and the Firestone #F2709 both have a 7,500 pound load capacity, lifetime warranty, will work with an in bed hitch, and are made in the U.S.A., I do prefer the Firestone. Reason being, the air bags for the #F2709 are 4…

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Hi Donald, There is some added small extra drilling for your 2015 GMC Sierra 2500 when installing the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs #AL88338. I've added a cutout from the instructions of the #AL88338 which show the added…

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Answer 7

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 8

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 9

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 10

Hi Paul, you’re definitely on the right track here, and I can help you narrow this down with confidence. With your tandem 3,500 lb Dexter axles and 33 inch spacing, both the Dexter EZ Flex part #K71-652-00 and the Lippert Road Armor part #LC53CK are…

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Answer 11

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 12

Since the pin weight of your camper is 2.1k, I recommend going with the LoadLifter 5000 opposed to the 7500. While technically there is not reason you couldn't use the 7500 kit, it really is not necessary for a camper like yours. Generally the…

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