Air Helper Springs and Spacer Kit for a 2008 Ford F-250 with a 6" Lift and Pulling a 5th Wheel
Published 07/21/2023
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Question:
Hi. I have a 2008 f250 super duty 4x4 with a 6 inch lift. I am looking for air bags to help with sagging when I tow my fifth wheel. What model do I need and is there some extensions for my lift?
asked by: Kenny G
Expert Reply:
The Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs # F2550 you were looking at fit your 2008 Ford F-250 and works with an in-bed hitch. Adding the air springs will help reduce the strain on your rear suspension and we have spacer kits to allow the air helper springs to work with your lifted truck.
Choosing a spacer can be a little confusing because some lift kits aren't "true" lift kits. To determine the correct lift kit for the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs # F2550, you just need to use the formula Firestone put together. Simply measure the distance between where the brackets would be on your 2008 Ford F-250 (I have included a diagram to help with this) and choose from the following:
6-1/2" - 7-1/2" - Lift Spacer # F2536
7-1/2" - 8-1/2" - Lift Spacer # F2366
8-1/2" - 9-1/2" - Lift Spacer # F2367
9-1/2" - 10-1/2" - Lift Spacer # F2370
11-1/2" - 12-1/2" - Lift Spacer # F2374
You don't necessarily want to go off of the 6" label that comes with your lift kit. You are better off using these measurements to get the exact kit that you need.
You could also add a compressor to make adding air to your system that much easier.
- Firestone Air Command I - Analog Gauge w/ Light-Duty Compressor # F2158
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Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs - Double Convoluted - Rear Axle
- Vehicle Suspension
- Towing/Load Leveling
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- Suspension Only
- Heavy Duty
- Rear Axle Suspension Enhancement
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