Firestone Add Air User Manual
Ride-Rite
suspension. The heavy duty convoluted air springs will handle all
your leveling needs with load carrying capacities between *3200 5000 lbs per set.
air helper springs mount between the frame and the
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Sport-Rite
performance needs. This air spring mounts between the frame and the
suspension, utilizing a state of the art tapered air spring. Sport-Rite
kits enhance the ride while loaded. The tapered style air spring will
support up to *3000 lbs per set.
Coil-Rite
spring suspension. These air springs allow for adjustable spring
rates far superior to the standard coil spring. The durable polyurethane air springs will support *500 - 1000 lbs per set.
Loadshare
trucks between the leaf stack and the frame. The Loadshare kits will
reduce wear on the existing suspension as well as improving the ride.
The heavy duty double and single convoluted air springs will support
up to *6000 lbs per set.
air helper springs are the answer to most of your sport
™
air helper springs mount inside an existing open coil
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air helper springs mount on the front of class 6, 7 & 8
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Air
accessory systems provide instant ride control within the cab of
the vehicle. They allow quick inflation and deflation for various
road and load conditions. Firestone has all your air inflation needs
covered with a multitude of different air systems.
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The World’s Number 1 Air Spring
Firestone Industrial Products Company Corporate Headquarters - Carmel, Indiana
Firestone Profile
Firestone began building air springs in 1934 and has
provided air helper spring kits for over 25 years.
Firestone currently has three manufacturing facilities that
produce air springs for a variety of vehicular applications,
such as: Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, Lincoln
Blackwood and Lincoln Town Car.
Over the past five years there has been tremendous growth
in the use of air helper springs as variable load supports for
all types of vehicular applications.
Warranty
Limited Warranty for
Firestone Air Springs and Accessories.
Firestone Industrial Products Company warrants that Firestone
products will be free from defects in workmanship or materials
for a period of 24 months or 24,000 miles (whichever comes
first) from date of installation. This does not include installation or other service charges for replacement.
For an adjustment under this warranty, contact your dealer or
call Firestone at: 1-800-888-0650.
To the extent permitted by law, we disclaim consequential
damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation
or exclusion may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state.
Some exclusions may apply.
Note: All statements in this catalog depend upon proper installation
and operation as stated in the Installation Instructions and General
Operating Manual.
Firestone’s Mission Statement
Firestone has made a commitment to the customer that each
shall be treated as our best. We believe that every customer
should receive the same quality service as our largest.
We will continue to improve the quality of our products
through research and development to provide the customer
with the best air helper springs and accessory products.
We will offer exemplary support and service with the most
experienced team in the industry.
We at Firestone are focused on customer satisfaction.
Table of Contents
Product Descriptions 2
Firestone Profile 3
Warranty Information 3
Ride-Rite 4
Sport-Rite 4
Coil-Rite 5
Applications 6-12
Loadshare 13
Custom Suspension Components 14-15
Air Accessories Systems 16-17
Service Parts & Air Accessories 18-20
Air Pressure Requirements 20
Common Questions / Tech Tips 21
Web Info / Technical Assistance 22
Promotional Material 23
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Ride-Rite
®
Ride-Rite
air helper springs can be
installed on most light
trucks, RV’s and vans.
Ride-Rite and Sport-Rite air
helper springs are installed
between the frame of the
vehicle and the suspension
providing load support
through the use of air
pressure.
Firestone has made a
commitment to provide the customer with the best air
helper spring kits in the industry. Ride-Rite has become
synonomous with quality, durability and with customer
support truly second to none.
Ride-Rite and Sport-Rite air helper springs utilize a pair
of convoluted or tapered style air springs. These air
springs are capable of *3,000 - 5,000 lbs of load
leveling capacity per set. It is extremely important to
remember that the air helper springs do not increase a
vehicles carrying capacity. Although the air springs
are capable of lifting a great deal of weight they are
intended to maximize the vehicle’s load capabilities
within the recommended Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
and Sport-Rite™
& Sport-Rite
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air helper springs
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Ride-Rite® & Sport-Rite
Keep the vehicle level - improve steering
control, level headlight beams and reduce tire
wear.
Level off-center loads - individual inflation
valves allow for adjustment side-to-side.
Reduce suspension fatigue - keep leaf springs
from sagging under repeated or constant load.
Air adjustment improves the ride - allowing the
air springs to be matched to the load.
air helper springs will:
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Dealers & Installers choose Firestone:
Easy installation 1-2 hours
Toll free technical support 1-800-888-0650
Detailed installation instructions
Technical assistance on the web
www.ride-rite.com
* Do NOT exceed the vehicle’s Recommended Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
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Reduce bottoming out - protective air cushion
softens contact between the axle and frame.
Increase vehicle stability - absorbing road shock
providing ideal ride conditions for passengers
and load.
Basic Kit:
Everything is included for a quick installation. Brackets,
air springs, hardware and inflation valves for manual
inflation. Optional air accessories see pages 16-18.
Average installation time is approximately 1-2 hours.
Coil-Rite® air helper springs
Increase Coil Spring Performance
Coil-Rite® air helper springs are designed to fit inside
existing coil spring suspensions creating a variable rate
spring. These air helper springs are made of durable,
elastic polyurethane providing years of comfort and
stability to your vehicle.
Firestone’s Coil-Rite air helper springs enable adjustment
for varying loads and road conditions by inflating or
deflating the air helper springs. Spring performance can
be altered as easily as inflating a tire.
Coil-Rite® air helper springs will:
Increase vehicle stability
Improve steering and balance
Discover the difference Coil-Rite
air helper springs can make in
improving the ride, handling and
braking of your vehicle.
Coil-Rite air helper springs provide
extra support for coil springs in cars,
minivans, vans, light trucks, RV’s
and SUV’s. The complete
adjustability of Coil-Rite air helper
springs will level your vehicle and provide a smoother
ride, more effective braking and handling, even under heavy
loading, adverse road conditions or on rough terrain.
Basic Kit:
Everything is included for a quick installation. Air
springs, supports, hardware, air line and inflation
valves for manual inflation. Optional air accessories
see pages 16-18. Average installation time is
approximately 1-2 hours.
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Improve braking effectiveness
Prevent “bottoming out”
Maintain a level vehicle
Keep headlights aimed on the road
Reduce tire wear
Front axle snow plow kits available in Ride-Rite
and Coil-Rite applications.
Hose Kit: WR3-760-2131
The Coil-Rite front hose extension kit will allow you
to relocate the inflation valve on your original
equipment air springs from under the vehicle to an
easily accessible area. Ideal for the front air springs on
the GM P30 and Workhorse motorhome chassis.
Includes 18 feet of air line, fittings, fasteners and detailed
instructions.
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Ride-Rite Application.
W21-760-
Ride-Rite® Coil-Rite® & Sport-Rite™ Applications List
Sport-Rite Application.
W21-760-
Coil-Rite Application.
W23-760-
Front Application.
CHEVROLET / GMC / CADILLAC
PICKUP / SUV / CHASSIS CAB
See pages 10-12 for passenger car and mini van applications.
MODEL YEAR VEHICLE/CHASSIS
S10 82-01
S10
T10/T15, BL AZER/J IMMY 85-94
BLAZER/JIMMY 73-91 FRONT (4X2) Blazer/Jimmy Full Size
TRAILBLAZER / ENVOY 02
C10,20,30,1500,2500,3500 73-87 FRONT (4X2) 1/2, 3/ 4 & 1 Ton Pickups
C10,20,30,1500,2500,3500
R10,20,30,1500,2500,3500
C30,3500 R30,3500 73-91
K&V 10, 20, 30,
K&V 1500, 2500, 3500
C1500 88-98
C1500,2500,3500
K1500,2500,3500
C2500, 3500 / K2500, 3500 99-00
C3500
1500 SILVERADO/SIERRA
1500HD CREW CAB 01-02
2500 SILVERADO/SIERRA
2500 HD, 3500
2 500HD, 3500
SUBURBAN 73-91
SUBURBAN
SUBURBAN
YUKON/TAHOE/ESCALADE 95-99
SUBURBAN / YUKON 1500
TAHOE, ESCALADE
SUBURBAN / YUKON 2500 00-02
AVALANCHE 1500
V & K 10,20, 30
V & K 1500, 2500, 3500
VAN & CLASS "C" MOTORHOME
ASTRO / SAFARI 85-98
G10,20,30
G1500,2500,3500
G10,20,30
G1500,2500,3500
G 1500, 2500
G2500, G3500 97-01 3/4 & 1 Ton Van (3 /4 ton over 8600 G VWR) Sing le Rear Whe els
G3500 98-01
CLASS "A" MOTORHOME & STEP VAN
P20/30 P2500/3500 86-92
GP 30
P30 CLASS "A" 63-92
P30, P32 CLASS "A" 63-99 FRONT Motorhome Chassis
P30 CLASS "A" 93-96
P30, P32 CLASS "A"
P30, P32 CLASS "A"
P30 H.D. CUTAWAY 93-96
P30 H.D. CUTAWAY
82-84
73-87
73-87
88-98
88-98
99-02
99-02
01-02
01-02
73-91 F RONT (4X2 ) 1/2 Ton
92-99
00-02
02
73-87 FRONT (4X4)
70-95
70-95 FR O NT Va n s & Mo tor h ome s
96-01
93-96 FRON T Cu t away Ch as si s
93-00
93-00
93-96
(4X2) Pickup & Ext. Ca b (Not Factory Lowered ) 9 001
(4X2) Pickup & Ext. Ca b (Not Factory Lowered ) 0 335
(4X4) Blazer/Jimmy, Compact Utility
(4X2)(4X4 ) SU V
(4X2) 1/2, 3/4 & 1 Ton Pickup All mode ls incl uding du all
(If le ss t han 7. 50" cle aran ce use 2099 )
(4X2) 1 Ton Pic kup & Dually Pickup - Re g. Cab & Chassis & Crew
Cab Old B ody Style
(4X4) 1/2, 3/4 & 1 Ton Pickup & Dually P ic kup 0 335
(4X2) 1/2 Ton Pi ckup 9002
(4X2) (4X4) 1/2, 3/4 & 1 Ton Pickup & Du ally Pickup 6957
3/4 Ton 8600 GVW & 1 Ton I ncluding Dually
Type I Ambu lance Chassi s Only
(New Body Styl e)( 4x2) (4X4) 1/2 Ton P ic kup
(4X2) (4X4) 1/2 Ton P ick up Crew Ca b Only
(New Body Style)(4 X2)(4X 4) 3/4 Ton Pi ckup 6957
3/ 4 & 1 Ton Cab & Chassis Up to 1 2000 GVW O nly
3/4 & 1 Ton Pickup Over 8 600 G VW
(4X2)(4X4) 1/2 & 3/4 Ton 6957
(4X2)(4X4) 1/2 & 3/4 Ton 6957
(4X2)(4X4) 4 Door Yukon/Tahoe
(4X2)(4X4) 1/2 Ton
(4X2)(4X4) 3/4 Ton
1/2 Ton (4x2)(4x4 )
(4X2)(4X4) ( Std. & Ext.) Continuo usl y loa ded vehic les only
All Chevy / GMC Vans including RV Mini-MH, Commercial Van
and Cut-a-Way Va n
Chevy Van, G MC Savana, Express Van (3/4 t on below 860 0 GVWR)
Dual Rear Wheels RV & Commercial Cut-a-way / Box Van 6959
Step Van (Tool truck w/ square axle)
Motorhome Chassis 0335
10,500 to 12,800 G VWR 0335
14,500 to 16 ,000 GV W (Outboard of f rame ) 6 957
14,500 to 16,000, 17, 000 GVW ( Inbo ard be low f rame )
10,500 to 12,300 G VW 0335
14,500 G VW
unless otherwise specified.
A IR SP RI NG
REPLACEMENT
0335
6000
6015
6000
6957
0335
6957
0335
9000
6957
6957
6957
6000
6957
6003
6957
6003
6959
0335
0335
6000
9002
9000
7325
6000
6000
0335
0335
All kits are for the rear
KIT PART
NUMBER
2209
2022
2022
4100
4106
4100
2071
2099
2040***
2162+++
2025
2025
2065***
2258++
2190
2190
2249
2250
2100
4100
2101
2101
4108
2253
4108
2119
2029
0830
4100
2163+++
2185
2173
2121
4100
2080
4100
2080
2147*
2085
2080
2085
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Do NOT exceed the vehicle’s Recommended Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
Ride-Rite Application.
W21-760-
Ride-Rite® Coil-Rite® & Sport-Rite™ Applications List
Sport-Rite Application.
W21-760-
Coil-Rite Application.
W23-760-
Front Application.
DODGE
PICKUP / SUV / CHASSIS CAB
See pages 10-12 for passenger car and mini van applications.
MODEL YEAR VEHICLE/CHASSIS
RAM 50 &
PLYMOU TH ARROW
DAKOTA
DAKOTA
DAKOTA 97-01
DAKOTA
DURANGO 97-01
D & W 150, 1500
D & W 100,150,200,250,
300,350,1500,2500,3500
D & W 2500, 3500
RAM 1500, 2500, 3500
3500 CAB & CHASSIS 94-01
RAM1500, 2500, 3500 94-01 F RONT (4X 2) 1/2 , 3/4 & 1 Ton Pic kup
VAN / CLASS "C" MINI MOTORHOME
B100,200,300
B100-300 B150-350
MB300, 400
CLASS "A" MOTORHOME
M300,400,500, 600 73- 82
M300,400,500,600 68- 82 FRONT
80-93
87-96
97-01
00-01
94-01
77-99
97-99
00-01
71-76
77-02
(4X2)(4X4) 1/2, 3/4 & 1 Ton Pickup & Dually Pi ckup
(4X2)(4X4) 1/2, 3/4 & 1 Ton Pickup & Dually Pi ckup
Light Duty Pickup & Mini M H 0335
(4X2) Mid-size Pickup
(4X2) Mid-siz e Pickup & Quad Cab
(4X4 ) Mid- size Pickup ( Not Qua d Cab ) 9002
(4X4) Mid-size Pickup Quad Cab 9000
(4X2)( 4X4)
(4X2 )(4X4) 1/2 Ton Pi ckup
(97-99 3/4 & 1 Ton wit hout conta ct overloads)
(4X2)(4X4) 3/4 & 1 Ton Pickup & Dually Pic kup
(With contac t overloads)
(4x2) (4x 4) Cab & Chassis O nly 6957
Vans & Mini MH
Vans & Mini MH
(M 60 0 lower bracket modificat ion r equir ed) 1132
FORD
PICKUP / SUV / CHASSIS CAB
RANGER 83-01
F100,150 68-96 FRONT (4X 2)(4X4) 1/2 Ton Pic kup
F100,150,250,350 63-96
F150, 250 97-01
FI50 01-02
F250, 350 97-01
F250,350 84-01 FRONT (4X4) ( 97- 00 F250 over 8500 GVW)
F250 69-01 FRONT (4X2) 3/ 4 Ton Pickup
F350
F350 80-97
F450, 550 99-01 FRONT (4X2)( 4X4) Superduty
F350, 450, 550
F550 99
EXPEDITION
EXCURSION 00- 01
EXCURSION 00- 01
BRON CO
BRON CO 90-96
VAN / CLASS "C" MINI MOTORHOME
E100,150,250,350 75-91
E150
E100,150,250,350 75-01 FRONT 1/2 Ton Van 3/4, 1 Ton Van & Class "C" MH
E250 92- 01
70-01 FRONT (4X2) 1 Ton Pickup
99-01
97-01
80-96
75-01
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Kits include all necessary brackets, hardware, tubing, and two inflation valves.
(4X 2)(4X4) Ranger Pickup (Not c omposite leaf ) 9002
(4X2)(4X4) 1/2, 3/4 & 1 Ton Pickup & Du ally Pickup & Supercab 6957
(4X2)(4X4) 1/2 Ton Pic kup (F250 un der 8500 GVW) 9000
(4X2)(4X4) 1/2 Ton Pi ckup Supe rcrew, Har ley, Lightning 9000
(4X2)(4X4) 3/4 &1 Ton Pickup (Superduty)(F250 over 8600 GVW)
Type I Ambu lance Chassis Onl y 0335
(4X2)(4X4) Ca b & Cha ssis & Type I Ambulance Chassis
(4X2)(4X4) Chassi s Ca b ( Exhaust mod ificati on r equired) 9011
(4X2)(4X4) (with rear coil spring s)
(4X2) 6957
(4X4)
FRON T (4 X4 ) S po rt Ut ilit y
(4X4) Sport Utility 6957
Econoli ne Van, Mini MH & Type III Ambula nce
(May require tailpipe modification)
Econoline
Econo line P assenger & Conversion 9002
Do NOT exceed the vehicle’s Recommended Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
unless otherwise specified.
AIR SPRING
REPLACEMENT
0335
9000
9002
9002
6957
6957
6957
6015
0335
6957
0335
6002
6957
6959
6002
6002
6959
6957
6022
6957
6011
0335
7076
6002
All kits are for the rear
KIT PART
NUMBER
1130**
2023
2169+++
2162+++
2217+++
2222
2162+++
2071*
2220
2071*
2220
4111
0830
2109
1156
1170
2172+++
4101
2071*
2150+++
2150+++
2071*
2223
4101
4101
2065***
2189
2176
2180
4134
2255
2251
4102
2071*
2032
2171
4101
2165+
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Ride-Rite® Coil-Rite® & Sport-Rite™ Applications List
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Do NOT exceed the vehicle’s Recommended Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
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