Are 7,500LB Air Lift or Firestone Air Bag Helper Springs a Better Option For a 2024 GMC Sierra 3500?

Updated 08/24/2023 | Published 08/10/2023

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Air Lift LoadLifter 7500 XL Ultimate Air Helper Springs - Rear Axle

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$800.99

Air Lift WirelessAIR Compressor System for Air Helper Springs - Bluetooth - EZ Mount

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$594.09

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

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$643.47

Question:

Is Air Lift or Firestone air springs a better option for my 2024 GMC Sierra 3500HD. Im solely looking at the 7,500lb kits.

asked by: Joe

Expert Reply:

I recommend the Air Lift LoadLifter 7500 XL Air Helper Springs # AL57541 over the Firestone Ride-Rite Red Label Extreme Duty Air Helper Springs # F2709 for your 2024 GMC Sierra 3500HD. I like the Air-Lift as they put an internal jounce bumper inside their air springs. This helps to reduce bouncing which is often experienced when driving over bumps on the road or bridge transitions. The Air Lift springs also only require air pressures of 5-100psi while the Firestone can require 5-150psi. I know it can often be difficult to obtain this much higher psi if you are filling off a standard compressor.

With the Air lift you can also use their Compressor Kit # AL58WQ. I really like this system as it has a smart manifold which monitors air pressure in your air springs while you drive and will make changes automatically if the pressure changes by more than 3psi. It also allows you to use your smart phone with the Air Lift app so you do not have to hard wire in air lines or carry an additional remote.

expert reply by: Bud M