2002 Ford F-250 Super Duty 5th Wheel Hitch and Air Bag Kit Recommendations
Updated 09/12/2025 | Published 05/24/2025
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Hello I’m loooking to purchase a 5th wheel hitch and air bags for my 02 7.3 diesel F250 super cab long bed. I will be towing a 5th wheel with a gvwr of 14k. I see that air bags can only be installed with a certain 5th wheel hitch? Can you please help me in choosing which set up will fit without issue. Thankyou.
asked by: Frank A
Expert Reply:
I'd be happy to help you out, Frank!
The best setup for your '02 F-250 is the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Turnoverball # BW64QR combined with the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs # F2550. Both of these brands are proven, Made-in-the-USA companies that have parts that work together to give you one of the best 5th wheel towing experiences on the market.
One of the benefits of using the B&W towing system is that you can easily tow either a 5th wheel trailer or a gooseneck trailer depending on if the Companion hitch is in the bed or not.
I also recommend installing the Air Lift Air Shock Controller Compressor System # AL25804 so you can effortlessly monitor and adjust the amount of air in the air bags at any given moment.
Are you planning on installing everything on your own or will you have a shop do it for you?
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B&W Companion 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Turnoverball for Ford Super Duty - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Aftermarket Below Bed Rails
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 16-1/4 - 18-1/4 Inch Tall
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Jon G.
9/12/2025
Hey Frank, did you decide to go with the B&W Companion hitch and Firestone air bags setup for your F-250? I'd love to know how it worked out for you, as it could help others looking for a similar towing solution.