Will Firestone Ride Rite Air Bag and Compressor Kit Fit 2018 Ford F150 STX

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Yes, I read your response that if you have the eco-boost engine this kit may not work why is that I have a 2018 Ford F150 STX package and I pull a 6000 pound trailer

asked by: John S

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Hey John, I checked with Firestone and the Ride-Rite Air Bags w/ Easy Mount Compressor # F97XV does fit the EcoBoost versions of the 2018 Ford F150 STX like what you have so it would work great for you. Is your 6k trailer a camper?

expert reply by: Jameson C

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John S.

4/15/2026

Yes, I am pulling in travel trailer rather nice when I think lol

Jameson C.

4/15/2026

@JohnS on nice! Have you thought about a weight distribution system?

John

4/15/2026

@JamesonC honestly I drive this 55 to 60 mph. I’ve never had any trailer sway no problem stopping the trailer so I just really don’t think the weight distribution system was needed. I just have a little bit of sag. I want to take out of the rear end and that’s just the weak leaf springs Ford puts in these F1 50s.

Jameson C.

4/15/2026

@John makes sense! The air bag system would do just what you are looking for.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 3

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 4

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 5

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Answer 6

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Hey John, I checked with Firestone and the Ride-Rite Air Bags w/ Easy Mount Compressor #F97XV does fit the EcoBoost versions of the 2018 Ford F150 STX like what you have so it would work great for you. Is your 6k trailer a camper?

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Answer 8

Hello Dan, Great question. When you’re comparing the Firestone kits #F59VV and #F2582, they both technically fit your 2025 F-150, but they are designed around different mounting locations and truck configurations. The #F2582 is the traditional…

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Answer 9

Hey Gregory, that's really good information. You’ve got a few options, but I wouldn’t jump straight to replacing the leaf springs on a half-ton for that size trailer. Since you’re using a Curt weight distribution hitch, that should be doing most…

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

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