Replacement U-Bolt Bail Clamp for 2006 Chevy Silverado with Firestone Ride Rite Kit

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I am replacing a Firestone F6781 airbag. In doing the large upper U Bolt is cracked and needs replacing. I would like to know how to go about getting another one with all necessary nuts. Any help would be appreciated.

asked by: Wayne C

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Expert Reply:

Hey Wayne, since it looks like you have a 2006 Chevy Silverado the correct replacement bail clamp u-bolt would be the part # F3373.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Jameson C.

2/3/2026

Hey Wayne, how did things go with the replacement bail clamp for your Silverado’s airbag setup? Your update could make it easier for the next person dealing with a cracked U-bolt.

Answer 1

I do have the mounting brackets you will want for your 2003 GMC Sierra 2500HD but you will want to have the Air Spring for Firestone Ride-Rite Kit part #F6781 in order for them to work for you as not all Firestone airbags are the same across kits. If…

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Answer 2

The correct replacement bail clamp for a Firestone air bag kit part #F2597 is the part #F3077.

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Answer 3

Getting the correct spacers depends on what the distance between the upper and lower mounting brackets is. If the distance is 9-1/2" to 10-1/2" then you'll want to use #F2370 . If the distance is 8-1/2" to 9-1/2" then…

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Answer 4

The correct bail clamp/u-bolt you need for your Firestone air bag kit on your 2004 Ford F-350 is the part #F3077 because the Firestone kit you have installed on your truck is the part #F2550. We have confirmed this with Firestone.

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Answer 5

We do carry the replacement parts you need for the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs #F2550 on your 2000 Ford F-250. - Replacement Bail Clamp for Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs #F3077 - Replacement Heat Shield for Firestone Ride-Rite Air…

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Answer 6

I went out to our warehouse to take a look at all of the Replacement Bail Clamps we currently have available for the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs. For both the Replacement Bail Clamp #F3373 and #F3077, there is a distance between threaded…

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Answer 7

We do have the two part numbers you are looking for as part #F2135825307 and #F3077 which are correct replacement parts for Firestone Ride Rite Kit part #F2255.

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Answer 8

For the U-bolt part #F3373 the dimensions are: The outer width is 6-3/4" and the inner width is 6" The outer length is 4-3/4" and the inner length is 4-3/8" The length of the threaded portion is about 2 inches

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Answer 9

Are you sure you have the 2400? The #F2400 is designed to fit the 2005-2007 models of the F-350. The correct kit for the 1999 is the #F2550 which uses the Replacement Bail Clamp #F3077. If you're sure it is the 2400 we do not carry the bail clamp…

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Answer 10

If the air bags are still in good condition from the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs #F2550 on your 2002 2WD Ford F-250, then the replacement brackets and hardware for the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs #F2400 for your 2007 4WD Ford…

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Answer 11

I spoke with Firestone about this and the brackets of the #F2597 are a little different design but their capacity is still the same. Their recommendation was to go with the new kit because of the better design. If you decide to replace the brackets…

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Answer 12

According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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Replacement U-Bolt Bail Clamp for 2006 Chevy Silverado with Firestone Ride Rite Kit

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