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Hellwig's HD Air Suspension Line Released

Michigan Truck Spring is proud to carry Hellwig Air Bags. One of the latest additions to our inventory is the new line of heavy-duty air suspension kits. If you use your truck for heavy towing and hauling jobs, Hellwig Air Suspension kits will ensure your ride comfort and load safety at all times. The kits functions in domestic trucks whether they are fully loaded or unloaded.

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Hellwig Air Spring Kits

Hellwig Air Springs offer better handling and control and reduce the risk of bottoming out. These kits increase stability by properly distributing the weight over the front and rear axles and provide the ability to level loads from left to right and front to rear. Each air spring is rated for 2,500 lbs. level load capacity to provide the maximize safe load carrying capacity of your vehicle up to its GVWR. Each kit offers simple installation and ease of adjustment by manual fill using a remote air supply (standard) or add in-cab controls or automatic load leveling compressor kits.

Big Wig Air Spring Kits

Designed for heavy tow and haul applications, Hellwig Big Wig Air Spring kits feature a 2,800 lb. air spring for each side and heavy-duty brackets to stand up to the most demanding loads. The Hellwig Big Wig air spring is 2 inches larger in diameter and 3 inches taller than standard 2,500 lbs. air springs and have more air volume to provide better ride quality and performance. These kits require up to 40% less air pressure then smaller 2,500 lbs. air springs to level the same load and help reduce wear and tear on the chassis. Hellwig Big Wig air springs also provide better off-highway performance by extending up to 14 inches for articulation. Covered by a limited lifetime warranty and easy installation, Hellwig Big Wig air spring kits are your best solution for heavy tow and haul applications.

If you are worried about the installation of your new Hellwig Air Suspension kit, don't fret! You can install it yourself or lean on a Michigan Truck Spring specialist for assistance. Feel free to call 1-800-358-4751 for more information or questions. We provide free tech support to our customers that purchase Hellwig products from us.

Firestone Digital Wireless Air Command F3 - New Air Compressor Kit

 

Firestone’s new Air Command F3 Wireless Air System, part number 2581, is a great way to adjust your air springs remotely from either inside or outside the vehicle. The one push wireless controller allows side-to-side leveling, real-time pressure readout, dual left and right psi and air pressure control readouts. The easy to read digital display can be read during the day but does not blind you at night. It also utilizes a new sleep cycle and LED display that reduces energy use and improves battery life.Firestone wirelesss air digital air control system

Installation could not be easier with only three wires to connect to the vehicle and one to the compressor. The new design allows the air lines and wiring harness to all be plugged into the same side of the unit for simpler routing of lines and power supply.

The Wireless F3 kit bundles the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) and valve block into a single unit for improved durability, reliability and streamlined installation. The new single-unit design has been tested to withstand pressurized water, road chemicals, salt spray, and immersion. The housing unit is also environmentally protected from ice, slush, mud, dust, extreme temperatures and rust, so it can be mounted anywhere.

Firestone F3 wireless air

Firestone’s new Air-Command F3 gives you the freedom to adjust your air springs to accommodate different loads and road conditions whether you are in or away from your vehicle and includes everything you need to get your system up and running.

Benefits of the Firestone Wireless Air Command F3


So add the convenience of wireless remote control of your air springs with the new Firestone Air-Command F3 wireless air system and take the work out of airing up your air bags.


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You can order the new Firestone Wireless Air Command F3 air compressor kit online or by calling 1-800-358-4751.

Firestone Ride-Rite Kits Now in Stock for 2014 Ram 2500's

New Product Announcement - Firestone Ride-Rite Air Spring Kit 2580
 
Owners of 2014 Ram 2500's! If the rear coil springs on your new 2014 RAM 2500 are sagging under the loads you are carrying, we now have the answer. The Firestone Ride-Rite air spring kit 2580 kit is designed to provided extra support for the new Dodge RAM 2500 pick ups. This is a no drill air spring kit that uses the existing holes in your frame for easy installation. The kit was designed to position the air spring between the coil spring and tire for maximum stability. It has a 5,000 lb. capacity and can drastically improve the ride height and stability when carrying heavy loads in your 2014 RAM 2500.
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The Firestone Ride-Rite 2580 kits include:
 
  • 2 Firestone 6873 Air Springs
  • Brackets
  • Hardware
  • Air line
  • Separate inflation valves for manual inflation
  • Limited Lifetime Warranty
  
Ride-Rite kits can be paired with an on-board compressor system at the time of installation or at a later date for added convenience.

Order online at Truckspring.com or call us today with any questions at 1-800-358-4751.

Firestone Stops Production of R4 Air Suspension Kits

Firestone announced today, May 16, 2014,  that after 6 years of production they have decided to discontinue offering the R4Tech air suspension product.

If you purchased a Firestone R4 Kit they will continue to honor the original terms of the warranty. Firestone will also continue to provide technical and warranty assistance for existing customers. Firestone advised will have service and repair parts available for a minimum of 5 years.

At this time, Firestone will only offer Firestone air spring kits and Firestone work-rite suspension kits for load support. Firestone R4 Techs were a complete air spring suspension for light duty trucks. The ones that we installed in our shop and that we shipped to customers all had positive feedback, but we understand the business side of things. If you have any questions about your R4 tech kit and need warranty or repair parts, you can call us at 1-800-358-4751.