Does Firestone Ride-Tie Air Suspension Upgrade For 2025 Tundra Require Drilling?

Updated 12/15/2025 | Published 12/08/2025

Question:

Does this kit require drilling into the frame of my 2025 Toyota Tundra? I want something bolt-on only.

asked by: Eric

Expert Reply:

Eric, you’re in luck - the Firestone airbag suspension kit # F59XV is a no-drill installation when it comes to the vehicle frame. All the upper and lower brackets attach to factory mounting points, and Firestone includes a dedicated no-drill plate for the compressor as well.

The only drilling you might do is for placing the air valve if you want a manual backup point - but that’s optional since this kit is fully wireless using your phone.

If you want, tell me where you’re thinking about mounting the compressor and we can talk through the best spots.

expert reply by: Andrew N

Eric

12/15/2025

Thanks Andrew. Good to hear it’s no-drill. Do you know if the compressor plate fits on the driver’s side frame rail, or is it better on the passenger side?

Andrew N.

12/15/2025

@Eric Hey Eric. It really just depends on what the rear frame looks like on your vehicle. The mounting rails for the compressor are 10-3/4" long and need to be spaced out about 11" apart since that is the width of the compressor mounting plate. Just find a spot where you have a good 11-12 inches of free frame space that will also allow the brackets and hardware to attach above and below it. I've linked the instructions where you can go to page 39 to see how this fits on the frame.

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