What Rear Air Bags and Compressor do You Recommend for My 2022 Chevy Silverado 5500?

Published 04/05/2022

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Firestone Ride-Rite Red Label Extreme Duty Air Helper Springs - Rear Axle

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$724.20

Firestone Air Command Heavy Duty Air Compressor - Analog - Dual Path

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Question:

I HAVE A 2022 CHEVROLET K-5500 LOOKING FOR REAR AIR LIFT WITH ITS OWN PUMP AND IN CAB RAISE AND LOWER SWITCH.

asked by: Paul R

Helpful Expert Reply:

I have a great option for you. However, I confirmed with Air Lift that they do not have a rear axle air bag system that is confirmed to fit your 2022 Chevy Silverado 5500.

Although, with that being said, Firestone has a Ride-Rite kit that works. That is the Firestone Ride-Rite Red Label Extreme Duty Air Helper Springs - Rear Axle # F56ZR. This Red Label kit provides a huge 7,500 pounds of load-leveling capacity. It also allows for you to inflate the air bags from 5-150 psi for your desired firmness.

It is important to note that these air bags are only confirmed to fit commercial cab/chassis models.

For the in-cab compressor with switch, I recommend the Firestone Air Command II - Analog Gauge w/ Heavy Duty Compressor - Dual Function - 150 psi # F2219. This particular system is a dual-path system which means you can inflate the air bags independently from each other to compensate for off-center loads. The Air Command II also allows you to get to the maximum 150 psi pressure of the Red Label air bags. This kit comes with a manual switch.

expert reply by: Bob C