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What is Ride-Rite?

What is Ride-Rite?

Ride-Rite air helper springs, also known as air bags can be installed on most light trucks, chassis cabs, motorhomes, RVs, SUVs, and vans. They are installed between the vehicle’s frame and suspension to provide variable load support by adjusting the air pressure.

Will Firestone install a leveling kit?

Firestone Complete Auto Care – Upland are expert suspension installers and will ensure that your lift, leveling kits, or shocks is installed professionally and properly.

How long do Firestone airbags last?

Due to our superior construction and rubber compounds, which are the same as we use on our Airide™ commercial vehicle air springs, it is not unusual to see the Firestone air springs last for 4 or 5 years. When they weather-check (or dry-rot), like a tire, they need replaced.

How much air should I put in my air shocks?

Keep in mind that air shocks are like tires: you shouldn’t operate the air shocks with no air in them. For a manual system, you should have a minimum of 20 PSI in the shocks.

How do you inflate Firestone in Ride-Rite?

There is one inflation valve for each air spring. To level from front to back, add air pressure to both air springs equally. For side to side, add air pressure to the air springs on the side of the vehicle that is low.

Do air helper springs work?

With an increase or decrease in the amount of air pressure in each bag, you can adjust the suspension for rides with lights loads, heavy loads or no load at all. People often ask — do helper springs really work? The answer is yes, absolutely.

Can I put air bags on a lifted truck?

You can use your air bags with your lifted suspension by adding Air Bag Spacers. Air Bag Spacers are made for lifted trucks that use air bags as part of their suspension.

Is air suspension easy to install?

If you have any mechanical aptitude whatsoever, then installation of an Air Lift air spring suspension kit is quick and easy. It is easy because all the parts needed for installing Air Lift air springs are included in the kit and can be installed with common hand tools in about 2 hours or less.