Troubleshooting Bracket Fitment Issues With Firestone Airide and B&W Gooseneck on 2023 Ford F-250

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Bracket fitment issues with ride rite system.

asked by: Jonathon H

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Hi Jonathon; are you saying you're having issues installing the Firestone Airide # F95FV with the B&W Turnoverball # BW73FR on your 2023 Ford F-250? These air bags are in-bed hitch compatible so they can definitely be used together. If you can tell me a little more about what is going on that would be helpful. You can also reply to the email with the link for this page and send me some pictures which would be even better.

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Robin H.

9/2/2025

Hey Jonathon, did you manage to resolve the fitment issues with the Firestone Airide and B&W Turnoverball on your Ford F-250? I'm asking because your experience could be really helpful for others facing similar challenges.

Answer 1

Hello David, Since your 2025 F-450’s 60 mm measurement from the top of the axle to the top of the bump stop unfortunately puts you outside the range Firestone designed the F95FV Red Label kit for. Firestone only supports that kit when the measurement…

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Answer 2

Hey Doug! The Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs #F35FV are the right kit for your 2026 Ford F-350 FX4 dually. However, you will need to measure to be sure it fits. The distance from the top of your rear axle to the top of the jounce bump stop…

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Answer 3

Great question, Kevin. The Onboard Scale system on your 2024 Ford F-350 Super Duty works by essentially measuring how low the bed is sitting and it gives an estimated weight based off of that. If you added a suspension enhancement then that would…

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Answer 4

To add a set of air bags to your 2024 Ford F-250 4WD, I recommend the Firestone Ride-Rite Red Label Extreme Duty Air Helper Springs item #F95FV. I really like the Firestone airbags because they use a crimp rolled design which is much more durable…

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Answer 5

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 6

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 7

Yes, it will work. You'll just need to cut the Lance 6-pin connector out and rewire it into the etrailer Trailer Wiring 7-Way Upgrade Kit w/ Junction Box and RV Style Connector item #e99011. Here are the individual functions of that Lance 6-pin:…

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Answer 8

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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Answer 9

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 10

Hello Matt, I was seeing some mixed information on this as well, so I reached out directly to my contact at Firestone to confirm. The Firestone Ride-Rite Air Bags w/ Easy Mount Compressor - Wireless Control - Single Path - 5,000 lbs #F44XV will fit…

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Answer 11

Since the pin weight of your camper is 2.1k, I recommend going with the LoadLifter 5000 opposed to the 7500. While technically there is not reason you couldn't use the 7500 kit, it really is not necessary for a camper like yours. Generally the…

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Answer 12

Hi Bill! Thanks for your pictures, they were extremely helpful! ^___^ The LCI Part #194170 on that tag you found means you have a 1621 pin box. The Gen-Y #GY45SR you were looking at is specifically for the Lippert 1116 and 1716 pin boxes, so you will…

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