Recommended Air Bag System for a 1996 Ford F-250 w/ a B&W Hitch
Updated 09/09/2023 | Published 09/08/2023
Products Featured in This Question
Question:
Can I use Firestone kit # W217602071 with my BandW Gooseneck on my 1996 Ford F250 short bed 4x4
asked by: Ron A
Expert Reply:
No you can't, but I have an air bag system that will. For your 1996 Ford F-250 with an in bed hitch, I recommend the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs item # AL57298. This system is compatible with your B&W hitch and has a 5,000 lbs load leveling capacity. This kit does require drilling but it and item # AL88298 are the only options available for your truck that are compatible with in bed hitches and they both involve drilling.
The Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs item # F2071 you referenced mounts in the same location as the B&W hitch brackets. All of the Firestone Air Bag kits available for a 1996 F-250 have the same compatibility issues for the exact same reason.
I also recommend adding the Firestone Air Command item # F2610 to your truck. This onboard compressor will allow you to adjust the PSI in your air bags from your phone.
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs - Rear Axle
- Vehicle Suspension
- Towing/Load Leveling
- Air Springs
- Suspension Only
- Heavy Duty
- Rear Axle Suspension Enhancement
- Air Lift
more information >
Continue Researching
- Shop: Suspension Enhancement
- Search Results: anti~sway bars
- Search Results: viair on board air compressor
- Search Results: front air bags
- Shop: Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs - Double Convoluted - Rear Axle
- Shop: Gooseneck Hitch
- Shop: Pacbrake HP325 Series Onboard Air Kit with Compressor and 2-1/2 Gallon Tank
- Shop: Pacbrake HP325 Series Onboard Air Kit with Compressor and 1/2 Gallon Polished Aluminum Tank
- Shop: Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs - Rear Axle
- Shop: PacBrake Bravo Wireless Air Control Kit - XD Compressor - Quick Mount - App Only
- Shop: Air Lift Load Controller Compressor System for Air Helper Springs- Heavy Duty - Single Path
- Shop: Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs with Internal Jounce Bumpers - Rear Axle
- Shop: Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Q&A: Front and Rear Air Bags for 2004 Ford F-350 With 4" Lift and Gooseneck Hitch
- Q&A: Can B and W Gooseneck Hitch Fit 2002 Ford F-350 with Air Lift Air Bag Suspension Kit
- Q&A: Air Bags For 2003 Ford F-250 Compatible With Gooseneck Hitch
- Search Results: airbag suspension
- Search Results: air lift air bag compressor kit
- Shop: Trailer Hitch
- Video: Checking Out the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs
- Video: Feature Breakdown: Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs-AL57298
- Q&A: Which Suspension Enhancement Fits 1998 Dodge Ram with Draw-Tite Hide-A-Goose Trailer Hitch Installed
- Search Results: air bag
- Q&A: Do Air Lift Air Bags Fit 1996 Ford F-350 With B&W Gooseneck
- Search Results: air bag compressor kit
- Shop: Front Mount Hitch
- Q&A: Looking For Replacement Upper And Lower Brackets For Firestone Air Bags On A 1995 Ford F-250
- Q&A: Can Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Kits Be Used With Factory Overload Springs
- Video: Setting up the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs on a 1999 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty
- Video: Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Rear Axle Air Helper Springs Review