Firestone Ride-Rite Air Bags for a 2014 Ford F-150 FX4

Updated 02/03/2020 | Published 04/10/2014

Question:

Will the Ride-Rite airbag system by Firestone 2525 fit on a 2014 Ford F150 FX4?

asked by: Kurt K

Expert Reply:

The Firestone Ride-Rite kit # F2525 is designed to fit the 2014 Ford F-150 and it will fit 4-wheel drive models but not the SVT Raptor or FX2 models. The FX4 model should not be a problem.

The distance from the outside of the truck frame to the inside of the tire must be at least 8 inches for this kit to fit. I have linked the instructions for you and a video showing an installation so you can compare them to your truck.

expert reply by: Michael H

Eric

1/31/2020

My 2012 F150 FX4 has some type of plate clamped to frame where the bracket goes for the airbag. It’s doesn’t appear like it’s supporting anything, just has 4 bolts clamping the plate that approx 12” long to the frame rail on both sides? Do I just remove that?

Jason S.

2/3/2020

It sounds like the brackets you are seeing on your 2012 Ford F-150 are what you see in the attached video for the 2013 F-150. When installing the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs # F2525 that needs to be trimmed away. If that is not the bracket you are referring to, then it most likely is an aftermarket piece that needs removed.

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