2015-2018 F150 Firestone Ride Rite Rear Air Spring Kit Install

[@5thGenNativeTexan]

Added the Firestone bags to my 2016 F-150 that's sitting on a 4" suspension lift. I opted to go with the Air Lift wireless compressor system, just for the convenience. You can control the inflation settings from the Air Lift remote, or from the Air Lift app on your phone. I keep a few PSI profiles in the app for quick inflation to some common things I do... pulling a big trailer, carrying a load feed bags in the bed, etc.

[@danielhiggins8798]

I had a dealer installed Firestone kit on a 97 F150. It worked great for pulling a boat trailer and hauling ATVs and snowmobile. I took it off when I traded the truck, and noticed it had bent the frame out at the bottom. I don't think the frame strength was compromised, and no one noticed when I traded it. The Ford frame wasn't boxed in 97, so I'm wondering if this is still a problem with the newer trucks?

[@Pilot545]

Interesting. Have you had anybody respond to this or otherwise gotten an answer regarding newer boxed frames?

[@stephencooper4987]

I put the Ride Right air bags on my 2014 F150 over 2 years ago and love it. At the same time I installed a airlift compressor with the remote control. I can adjust my airbags from inside the truck or from about 20 feet away. I used the airlift compressor as it was quite a bit less expensive than the Firestone compressor. I pull a 25 foot travel trailer and use about 28lbs of air. But like the man said every vehicle is different. I mounted the manual air valve in the back bumper next to the receiver in a existing bolt hole.

[@RussC123]

I have a 13’ f150 with a leveling kit so when I hook up to my 21 ft travel trailer I get a good amount of rear sag. I installed a WD hitch and it helped, especially with handling, but I still am nose up a little bit. Wondering if the Ride Right airbags is what I need to give me just that extra bit of height in the back for when I tow.

[@Tdcountryboy21]

The spacer that goes under the air bag is for 2wd trucks, not lifted trucks.

[@BigDaddysPlati]

Just installed mine, ride quality immediately improved tremendously. Going to hook up my 10k trailer tomorrow and take for a spin see how that’s improved. Overall really easy to install.

[@DIRTYCHI3F]

How was the trailer pull with these air bags. Considering doing the same.

[@BigDaddysPlati]

@@DIRTYCHI3F I’ve towed a few things now to include two 10k trailers 16’ and 18’. I’ve found that at 45psi is my preferred setting. It handles so good now with the bags. Worth every penny

[@DIRTYCHI3F]

@@BigDaddysPlati awesome thanks for the input.

[@BigDaddysPlati]

@@DIRTYCHI3F no more squatting, no more bouncing up and down while towing. You hit a bump it cycle the suspension and bag then it levels out quick.

[@richygilvear9857]

I have a 6 inch RC lift would I need a bigger spacer?

[@theil6]

I am installing mine tomorrow on my 16 F-150 Overland.

[@georgenelson8132]

Why are there 3 holes on each side the Frame bracket ? The instructions and the video use the bottom 2 holes . When or Why would you use the top hole ?

[@keep1treal61]

I think my f150 I just bought has something like this . Haven’t picked up yet. I took back to dealer bc I heard strange noise. Turns out it was bad compressor for the airbags. They disconnected it to stop noise. Am I ok to drive like that?

[@lesliewaldrum8562]

I have a 2017 F150 4wd. I just got the firestone air bags and was wondering if I should use the spacer because I'm pretty sure my truck has a leveling kit on it. In the book it shows to only use for 2wd trucks only.

[@lesliewaldrum8562]

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[@stage3motorsports]

@@lesliewaldrum8562 A front leveling kit will not effect the install of a Ride-Rite Kit (or any other air spring kit). You'll only have issues if you're running extra rear lift of some sort from a rear block, add-a-leaf, shackle, or leaf pack. That being said, you probably want to verify you ended up with the right part number before install, so give us a call directly at 623-434-5277.

[@cbremer83]

Just picked up an 09 F-150 that a previous owner has a system like this installed on. Mine came through the rear bumper on either side of the license plate for filling. But, I am wondering if an auto fill/deflation system exists for these? Similar to how air springs work on a commercial truck. In the case of my Kenworth at work, it just has an arm attached to the axle and chassis. As the suspension moves up and down the lever either bleeds air from the bags or from the air tanks into the bags. This happens slow enough in both directions that bumps won't really have an effect, but major weight changes do. I figure some sort of electric pump with an air tank should work in a similar matter.

[@stage3motorsports]

Give us a call Chad, our team will you help you get what you need 623-434-5277

[@wiwcjust]

Spacer is not required if your truck is leveled by a block. It's logical. The space from the top of axle is the same as a stock truck would be.

[@patrickbradley4339]

Sweet baby jesus this is simple vs. the air lift setup.

[@jeffrobinson944]

Patrick Bradley, you must be an idiot!

[@stevenmendez8141]

Why wont it fit the 17 f150 raptor? Isnt it the same as the base model f150?

[@earlyblackmz]

Once the air lines are pressed into the fitting, can they be removed if the airline breaks and needs to be replaced?

[@fullyford]

so whats the deal with the spacer..the manual says its for 2wd trucks only..doesnt say anything about a levelling kit. as long as you have the stock leaf spring and stock spring hangers the distance from the top of the leaf where the bag attaches and to the frame where the air bag attaches does not change with just a rear block levelling kit. the block goes under the leaf spring pushing the axle down farther from the leaf spring.

[@VOOODOOO37]

its only for the 2wd trucks. Mine was and i installed it.

[@rvtraveler1537]

I just installed the RideRite Air Bags on my 2017 F-150. I’ll be pulling a 9000lbs travel trailer. What PSI would you recommend I inflate the bags to?

[@stage3motorsports]

I can't really say, you will have to hook up your trailer and inflate the bags until your truck sits level

[@fordrc02]

measure the rear truck height before and inflate after the trailer is hooked up to before ride height that was measured.

[@andiamo66]

Does this change the ride quality when empty and bags deflated to 5 psi?

[@danielhiggins8798]

At 5 lbs it's hardly noticeable, unless the box is completely empty.

[@vancity_coaster]

I’m about to put this kit on in the next week or so. I noticed you said it had a leveling kit, and then the extra block was put in under the airbag because of it. Does that vehicle have a rear lift as well as front level? Or is it just the front?

[@justinlamb3822]

I have the same question. Did you figure it out yet?

[@JerseyToTheBone]

Does anyone know how to adjust your factory air shocks? I have a 2018 f150 crew cab and I want to be able to adjust the OEM air shocks.

[@josetorres8779]

I have an 81 ford model i need help on why i trun off then witch and says on the compressor,,,,,plus the zize of the bag how u can twll the zize

[@georgewashington938]

I found those frame hole brackets to be a pain so I chucked them and just went with duck tape

[@mrpabs5864]

Question, I have a 2020 f150 2wd with 1.5" lowering shackles. Do I still need to install the spacers included in the kit?

[@BillSwitchEngage]

I have a 3" leveling kit in the front and 1" in the back, will I need to install the disc that is supplied or not?

[@wiwcjust]

No

[@terryguhr9707]

Surprised the product wasnt shown working after install

[@chrisEvans608]

Only have a 2in leveling kit on the front of my 16 F150 should I use the provided puck on the air bag assembly or leave it out?

[@tuber5129]

Leave it out. The spacer is for two wheel drive only. I had the same question and was confused by some comments and videos. I have Bilstein leveling shocks on the front and Bilstein shocks on the rear. I used a two post lift when I installed my bags. Because the axle was hanging, it made it look like I had to use the spacer or there would be too much gap. To make matters worse, my work truck is also a leveled F150 with Firestone bags. It and its sister trucks all have the spacer installed, so I thought I was doing the right thing. After installing and putting the bags at 5psi it was obvious now that the truck was off the lift that it didn’t look right. The bags were too compressed. It didn’t look right at all. Fortunately removing the spacer does not require removing the assembly. I just jacked up the truck by the axle and removed the wheel. Then I removed the single bolt on the bottom of the bag and slid out the spacer. Put the shorter bolt in and I was good to go. Interestingly enough, the instruction that came in my kit were different that the ones on line. The instructions say that if it becomes necessary to lift the the truck by the frame, the air bags will support the weight of the axle, but you need to let the air out first. I saw another video showing that a two post lift was not necessary for install. I’m glad mine are installed correctly now, but I will also say that my work trucks have been functioning fine with the spacer installed and they are 4x4 trucks. Maybe the bags won’t wear as well since they’re too compressed though. Guess time will tell. I’d love for the Stage3 guys to weigh in on this.

[@rafaeljameson1119]

Nice. Gotta have. Thx for posting

[@dougheselwood8827]

That toyhauler you pulled after the install , what is the hitch weight??

[@n54nation]

I have king coilovers front and king shocks rear. I have the taller factory block in the rear. Im.concerned with the bag limiting travel or.tearing apart

[@stage3motorsports]

It's very possible to tear or damage the Air Springs if you off-road aggressively and are fully articulating the rear leaf springs. The Ride-Rite Kit is mostly designed for on-road towing applications, though they can handle mild off-road applications.

[@fullyford]

a taller block doesn't change anything with where the air bag sits. a taller block sits under the leaf spring so the distance from where the bag attaches at the frame and the top of the leaf does not change. it says right in the ride rite manual that block is for a 2wd truck

[@dad-daughters]

If you wanted to raise the rear slightly would the spacer supplied achieve this? I guess what I’m asking is, if you rear height is stock could you still use the supplied spacer? Would it cause any damage to the air bag overtime or no?

[@dad-daughters]

I have a 2.5" leveling kit in the front

[@sar2547]

@@dad-daughters same here, I know this is a year old but did you ever get a response?

[@jcs1492]

Hello, I got your 2525 kit, I have a 2013 4x4 with a front leveling kit. Should I use the supplied rear spacers on this kit ?

[@stage3motorsports]

If your rear height is stock, you shouldn't need the spacers.

[@dad-daughters]

If you wanted to raise the rear slightly would the spacer supplied achieve this? I guess what I’m asking is, if you rear height is stock could you still use the supplied spacer? Would it cause any damage to the air bag overtime or no?

[@RevibinDesigns]

I know this kit is for the '15 up, but I'm curious in general - I have a 2011 FX4 that I want to build into a bit of an overland truck. I'd like to upgrade the Suspension with an icon suspension kit or fox and camburg kit, but I know I'll need the airbags for towing. Would it be pointless to upgrade the suspension AND have the airbag kit? It looks like this was put on a truck with some better than stock Fox shocks too so I figured I'd ask.

[@stage3motorsports]

Simple answer, DO IT! You can't go wrong with a great setup from Fox or Icon and then adding some extra bags on there!

[@RevibinDesigns]

@@stage3motorsports Awesome! Thanks for the quick response! Now to save my pennies haha

[@skyrim547]

Good job, just bought new leaf Spring and this kit! Keep the good work.

[@bollienterprises5020]

Nice kit! Will this work with a lowered Belltech 2/4 kit on my 2018 F150? Need help pulling my boat and race car.

[@stage3motorsports]

It depends on how your trucks lowered but we should have solution to help with your towing! Give us a call! 623-434-5277

[@soin6967]

Lowered f150 🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️

[@buildingusa9604]

Will this setup fit my 2020 f150?

[@c.juneau410]

Can I put together the pieces at 2:15 earlier to get a head start??

[@AngelAcosta-nk6to]

With this kit it will no longer be necessary to level the truck from the front?. My truck is more inclined towards the front of the factory and I was thinking of buying some leveling kit

[@stage3motorsports]

You would still want to level your truck from the front.

[@henryrosado1549]

What is the estimated time of mounting it.

[@SLEDNXS70]

1-2 hours

[@liamsunstrum4897]

How much would this increase the payload by?

[@mikehall7991]

it doesn't increase payload at all. Payload is a factor GVWR less curb weight. Want more payload? Find a truck with a lighter curb weight versus GVWR.

[@erinberkeridge6699]

How much does this kit affect ride quality without a load?

[@stage3motorsports]

It doesn't affect the overall ride quality very much without a load

[@JoaquinSanchez-db9gk]

can i use this same kit if my truck is lowered 4/6? what about on a truck that has been lifted 6 in and need to pull an RV?

[@stage3motorsports]

Joaquin if you lowered your truck by removing the rear block you can use this kit, however if you went the axle flip route you can not. As for the 6" lifted truck, it would work as the bag fits between the body and the leaf spring but we're unsure on the quality of ride. Give us a call for more help! 623-434-5277

[@Beckmen93]

I have the air lift 5000 and when the back end hits bumps it sends your inside into your throat My friends refuse to ride in the back seat. Does anyone have this particular kit and does it give a stiff ride? Mine is actually mounted inbetween the frame and the axle and this Firestone is mounted on the side of the frame and on top the leaf spring.

[@peterpadelsky86]

What psi are you running?

[@Beckmen93]

@@peterpadelsky86 unloaded just about 5 psi

[@Bumataur]

Was powering washing my 2018 f-150 with airlift bags and noticed all 4 brackets had bent. One was completely crooked. The self tapper bolts holding it to the axle all snapped. The airlift brackets cannot take hard hits. I really think any bag is gonna limit your inward suspension travel. The brackets and bags take up much more space than the stock bump stops. I will be removing mine and adding leaf springs. Airbags are not great for off-road.

[@LaserFocused]

do you have this air spring kit for a 2013 Raptor SVT

[@stage3motorsports]

We do not, give us a call for other 13 Raptor options! 623-434-5277

[@jimjack4147]

Will this kit work on my 2018 f150 with a 6” bds lift

[@NWHalibuthunters]

Yes as long as you don't have lift springs in the rear and only did the block lift under the leaf springs. Other air bag setups go on the axle itself but this kit goes on the spring and frame so no need for extra spacers.

[@lmychajluk]

I sat through 4 minutes of this video to find out where they mounted the fill bracket... :(

[@dalewatkins9889]

I waited for the full length of the video hoping for some maximum & minimum air pressures, as the F150 I bought has these air bags already installed. My fill bracket is just zip tied near the trailer hitch. When I checked the pressure, one was at about 8 Psi and the other closer to 20 Psi, so I have them at about 5 psi now.

[@LuisOrtega-fd3uh]

I ordered this kit but couldn’t find the weight capability for it ?

[@jjsemperfi]

I believe somewhere around 4500 to 5000 lbs

[@nationalwashproducts2124]

What compressor would I need? Or how do I fill these bags up?

[@stage3motorsports]

There's a few options, you could install an onboard air compressor which i've attached a link to, or you can link it up to stationary compressor at home or even simply a bike pump if that's what you've got laying around. www.stage3motorsports.com//CKMA12-ARB-High-Output-On-Board-Air-Compressor.html

[@dwaynesurratt]

I leveled my truck by lowering the rear 1.5 inches will it work on my truck

[@stage3motorsports]

Give us a call for the best option for your truck 623-434-5277

[@logantic]

I have a belltech 3-5.5 drop kit I wonder if this would work?

[@DailyDoseOfAffirmatio.n]

Lokeni Siuta does not work

[@abdullahandal9076]

do you have air spring kit for a 2010 Raptor SVT

[@vtxrider1800r]

Just installed these on a 150. The owner fudged up his lugs on both of his tires trying to loosen them before I got to his house. Did them with tires on but those frame hole were a bitch with the tires on.

[@VOOODOOO37]

Yeah me too, I installed with the wheels on cause I couldn't take the wheels off, was doing a parking lot install

[@agmechanic94]

I’m pretty sure I wouldn’t be able to. But does anyone know if I could run this kit along with a B&W gooseneck hitch?

[@sherrybrateng9971]

Yes you can

[@Juancarlosbocanegra]

I got a lowering kit on my 2017 f150 would this airbag kit still fits

[@stage3motorsports]

Give Firestone a call, I believe they do have a solution for lowered trucks, but it depends on how much your truck is lowered

[@stage3motorsports]

This AirLift kit might be an option for you as well - www.stage3motorsports.com/59210-2004-2014-F150-Air-Lift-Slam-Air-Adjustable-Air-Springs-2-6-of-Rear-Drop.html

[@IVIylostpotato]

So does it not mount up to a compressor?

[@eric4847]

Yes you can add a compressor that is sold separately

[@oscarcrx-9099]

What if my truck is lowered ? And when I put load it hits I want to be able to lift it a bit but not sure if I have enough clearance for those air bags anybody have suggestions ?

[@stage3motorsports]

Hey Oscar give us a call, we should be able to help! 623-434-5277

[@cohenj87]

Your bottom bracket is on backwards buddy, just installed this same kit and laughed when I saw your crooked bags.

[@thepioneers3468]

Your 4 mounting screws are in the wrong direction facing the bags...should be away from the bag.

[@TheTurboadict]

Would this affect offroad capabilities?

[@stage3motorsports]

It shouldn't

[@chrisb6865]

@@stage3motorsports So your truck articulates to the point of ripping the bag, how does this bag not limit articulation??

[@joseguardiola7021]

I’m missing a bolt on mine where can I find it

[@nickharris8304]

Hardware store....

[@alexthemtbr]

Max psi??

[@SLEDNXS70]

100

[@BIG_DOGG]

Will this kit fit a 2018 Raptor??

[@stage3motorsports]

Firestone has not confirmed this Ride-Rite kit to fit the gen 2 Raptors unfortunately

[@VOOODOOO37]

the frame bolt plates to fish in there were a bitch. I did have an impact gun, without it I think it would have taken much longer

[@bendeco]

Year?

[@VOOODOOO37]

@@bendeco 2011

[@ابواحمدالعجمي-ص5ت]

I NEED THIS MATERIALS FOR MY CAR (HILUX 4 BY 4 MODEL:2016) DO YOU HAVE.

[@simonpackman1]

bro what can you possible tow with a hilux. Thats a golf cart with a 5 gallon bucket stapled on.

[@soin6967]

Nothing is labeled left or right, the u bolts are a complete nightmare to get on. A good right angle impact gun would make life simple for this install.

[@matthewshultz2495]

Being you're the 1st one to mention The Bolts , I'm curious as they appear to be "Sub-Par"! Doesn't seem to be very heavy gauged nor rust resistant. Though I could be wrong but wouldn't Stainless steel bolts be best ?

[@soin6967]

@@matthewshultz2495 ahh she good, once the battle is over they’re mint. Been on for over two years and no issues

[@mcsaerialimaging7093]

Won't work like that on my 2015 Ford F150 4x4 sport short bed ..the keys that he is bending on this video shows he can put his hand thru and hold them bs,!!

[@husseinalsafi5659]

Hi. I am interested. Could you send me the products links. Please. Thanks

[@stage3motorsports]

www.stage3motorsports.com/2582-2015-2016-F150-Firestone-Ride-Rite-Rear-Air-Spring-Kit.html

[@serohaguju1054]

This makes no sense a leveling kit affects the front why use the spacer

[@sharnabasava5522]

I need this air bag

[@MD-th9sn]

wrong info on when to use the spacer

[@ابواحمدالعجمي-ص5ت]

HOW MUTCH ALL THIS MATERIALS

[@densons7mx733]

Why would a manufacturer call the parts right or left side? Absolutely stupid!!! Should be drivers or passenger side. For those of you that don't know, right will be the passenger side. Install was pretty easy with my son helping. 17 f150 eco crew 4wd 6.5 bed. Tow a 9000 pound trailer fully loaded and a dirt bike in the bed of the truck. I'll report back on how it does in 2 weeks.

[@jimmydavenport4048]

How did it do?

[@densons7mx733]

@@jimmydavenport4048 worked out great. Nice and level and towing just fine.