One of My Firestone Air Helper Springs is Not Holding Air, What Could Be Causing this?

Updated 09/16/2025 | Published 09/08/2025

Question:

I’m looking for just the air bags for a 2017 Chevy 2500 LTZ 4x4 ride rite kit . I have one that seems to be leaking

asked by: Nick Y

Expert Reply:

Hey Nick,

Sorry for the delay, we had quite the spike of questions and getting caught up as quickly as possible.

I see that you already ordered the Replacement Hardware Pack for Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs # F82VV. You didn't mention that you had Firestone bags, but that is most likely the issue. The likeliness of their bags failing is not a common issue, air leaks through the fittings and lines is most likely what it is.

What did you do to find out that it was the fittings and not the bag? Did you air them up and spray things down with some soapy water?

expert reply by: Kate F

Nick Y.

9/16/2025

I added 20 psi and sprayed fitting’s with windex and found a small leak. I also have an airbag that the center cords are falling apart so I will replace the bags also

Kate F.

9/16/2025

@NickY Sounds like you got it all figured out. The Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs - Double Convoluted - Rear Axle # F2613 is the correct kit for your 2017 Chevy Silverado 2500, so the correct air bag would be the Replacement Air Spring for Firestone Ride-Rite Kit - Double Convoluted - Model 224C # F6401. You should be able to look at the air bag and see 6401 on it to confirm.