Best Air Bag Kit And Compressor For A 2022 GMC 3500

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Hi- What is the best combo airbags/compessor for 3500 GMC SW? I have a fifth wheel and truck camper

asked by: Joseph D

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Hello Joseph. Since you will be towing a 5th wheel, and hauling a truck bed camper, I highly recommend going with an extreme duty air bag kit with a dual path compressor system.

For the Air Bag Kit, I recommend the Firestone Ride-Rite Red Label Extreme Duty Air Helper Springs # F2709. This is the 7,500 lb capacity kit which is ideal for heavier, more constant loads like a truck bed camper. They can be adjusted from 5 to 150 PSI, so you will be able to fine-tune your suspension to suit any towing or hauling situation.

The Firestone kit is also made to be compatible with an in-bed 5th wheel hitch. In some cases, the brackets from both kits can obstruct each other, but with the Firestone this will not be the case, making it the clear choice for you.

For a compressor I really like the Air Lift WirelessAIR Compressor System # AL58WQ. Firstly, this is a dual path compressor. Meaning both bags are inflated independently. This is especially advantageous for when you are hauling your truck camper as it will allow you to compensate for a potentially uneven load.

This compressor is also wireless and Bluetooth compatible. Everything is controlled via the Air Lift Smartphone app. The app is great because it gives you easy, straightforward controls right at your fingertips. It also gives you real time diagnostics and towing info, features you do not get with a basic compressor. Since it sounds like you will be using this system fairly frequently, the convenience of the app control is definitely a worthwhile investment.

I have linked our install and review videos below if you want a more in depth look at the products I recommended. Feel free to comment below if you need anything else.

expert reply by: Jesse M

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Answer 1

Hey Mike, welcome back! Both the Firestone Ride-Rite #F2613 rated for 5,000 lbs, and the Firestone Ride-Rite Red Label #F2709 rated for 7,500 lbs will keep you at factory ride height when you aren't towing. All you need to do is run the air bags…

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Answer 2

Hey Paul, there really isn't any downside to going with the 7500 rated Air Lift kits like the part #AL57575 over the 5k rated kits aside from them costing a little more so for you I would definitely recommend the #AL57575. Are you wanting a…

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Answer 3

Hey Michael congrats on the new truck! The social media group is 100% correct. Adding a sway bar to the rear of your 2026 Ford F-250 is definitely going to help with sway. However, I've got a better option since you're getting sway going slow…

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Answer 4

Hey Craig, thanks for reaching out. Yes, they will! The TorkLift StableLoad Suspension Upgrade #TLA7200 will indeed work with the Timbren bump stops on your 2025 Chevy 3500HD. The StableLoads mount under the overload spring, while the bump stops…

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Answer 5

Hey Joe, welcome back! Firestone does intend for the #F56VV to connect directly to the battery. The compressor can pull quite a bit of power when it is running, and you don't want it sharing that with other factory circuits. You might be able to…

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Answer 6

The differences between the Firestone Ride Rite #F2613 and the Red Label #F2709 for your 2023 GMC Sierra 3500 Crew Cab Long Bed is the air pressure and max weight capacity. The Ride-Rite #F2613 are rated for 5,000lbs and 100 PSI, where the Red Label…

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Answer 7

If you're towing most of the time then I would go with the Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System #TGMRCK25D. These will provide the most support for your 2020 GMC Sierra 2500 while towing your 5th wheel. If you're more concerned about…

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Answer 8

Hey Dale. The only Air Lift 7500 XL kit that fits a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 is the item #AL57541 kit you were looking at. It only fits the 4WD models. Not sure if you have a gooseneck hitch but there are compatibility issues with this kit and…

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Answer 9

The best choice for your 2024 Sierra 3500 is the Firestone #F2709. Although the Firestone and the Air Lift #AL57541 have the same 7,500 lb load-leveling capacity the Firestone construction is by far superior. The Firestone air bags use four layers of…

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Answer 10

I do not have an exact air pressure for you to fill the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs part #F2709 on your 2018 GMC Sierra 3500. As you mentioned, you should fill them until the truck is level but if you feel the ride is too rough then you…

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Answer 11

Hello Gene, thanks for reaching out. We do offer an air bag kit that will be compatible with the Hellwig #HE56FR sway bar on your 2016 Chevy 2500 Diesel. What I recommend are the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs #F2613. These are 5,000 lb…

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Answer 12

Though the Firestone Ride-Rite Red Label Extreme Duty Air Helper Springs #F2709 will offer you more support when fully loaded, they will also affect your ride a lot more when not loaded. Even at the lowest setting (5 psi). I really only recommend…

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