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New Product - 2710 Red Label

NEW PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENT

Firestone 2710 RED LABEL

Features and Benefits

  • No drill installation.
  • Compatible with most in-bed hitches.
  • 7500 lbs. of carrying capacity.
  • Installs in about 90 minutes.
  • Manual fill.
  • 5 psi minimum & 150 psi maximum air pressure.

Part Number: W21-760-2710

Year: 2019 - 2020

Make: RAM

Model: 3500 (4WD Only)

Weight: 24.6 lbs

UPC: 767555165317

Suggested Analog Air Command Kits

  • 2158 (Standard Duty - Single Analog)
  • 2178 (Standard Duty - Dual Analog)
  • 2097 (Heavy Duty - Single Analog)
  • 2219 (Heavy Duty - Dual Analog)

Suggested Wireless Air Command Kits

  • 2610 (Standard Duty - App Only)
  • 2581 (Standard Duty - Remote Only)

New Product - Air Lift Ultimate Plus Upgrade Kits

Air Lift Plus Upgrade Kits

If you have an Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 air bag kit on your truck, you can now upgrade your standard 5000 series kit with 5000 Plus features without having to purchase an entirely new system. New from Air Lift are two upgrade kits that give your standard LoadLIFTER 5000 series air springs the features and benefits of the new Air Lift Ultimate 5000 Plus line. The upgrade kits are designed to protect your air suspension from air leaks and the environment. So, whether you go with just the stainless steel braided air line upgrade (part 52300) or the complete Ultimate Plus package (part 52301),  Air Lift Ultimate Plus upgrade kits will give you the longest lasting load support system you can buy. No more cutting of air line or worrying about air leaks!

Braided Air Line Upgrade Kit 52300 includes:

Air Lift 52300

• Two 5.5 foot sections of stainless steel braided air line
• Two military-grade AN swivel fittings
• Two stainless steel Schrader valves
• Two fittings and nylon air line for integrating into on-board air compressor systems

Ultimate Plus Kit 52301 includes: 

Air Lift 52301

• Four Stainless steel roll plates which protect the air springs and help increase load capacity of the springs by up to 10%
• Two 5.5 foot sections of Stainless steel braided
• Stainless steel air spring mounting hardware.
• Two Military-grade AN fittings which simply thread together for a metal-to-metal seal, ensuring an easy-to-install, leak-free system with no air line cutting required.
• Two stainless steel Schrader valves
• Two fittings and nylon air line for integrating into on-board air compressor systems

If your air springs have been installed on your vehicle for longer than a year, Air Lift recommends also purchasing new air springs. Contact our air suspension experts at 1-800-358-4751 with any questions.

Air Lift Kit 57599 For The 2017 Ford SuperDuty Trucks is Now Shipping!

2017 Ford Superduty air bags

Air Lifts newest addition to the LoadLifter 7500XL series, air spring kit 57599, is now shipping. This heavy hauling air spring kit is designed specifically for the 2017 4x4 Ford F-250, F-350 and F-450 SuperDuty pickups. 

The 7500XL kits offer up to 7,500 lbs. of load-leveling capacity by using a huge 7 inch double bellows air spring. The 57599 kit has up to 20% more volume than the standard LoadLifter 5000 kits for the 2017 Ford pickups.

Air Lift Air Spring Kit 57599

If you are planning to tow a heavy trailer or haul heavy loads in your new 2017 Ford Superduty, this kit is the toughest in the market. The larger air bags allow it to level your truck by using less air pressure which will result in better ride quality.

Air Lift 57599 Install TimeThe kit is a bolt on kit, so no drilling of the frame is required.  The air springs mount on top of the axle and are an under frame application. This allows the kit to work with most 5th wheel and gooseneck hitches.

Air Lift 57599 installed on 2017 Ford Superduty


Order with confidence as Air Lift offers a 90 day ride satisfaction guarantee and stands behind it with a limited lifetime warranty with no mileage restrictions.  You can order the new Air Lift 57599 kit here or call us at 1-800-358-4751.

October 2019 Update: Air Lift has redesigned the kit and replaced it with a new part number 57577. The 57577 air bag kit was upgraded for an easier installation and now fits the 2017-2019 Ford F-450 trucks.

Air Lift Company SmartAir II - New and Improved SmartAir Automatic Air Compressor System

Do you tow heavy loads with your truck or sport utility vehicle? If so, you know just how challenging it can be to keep your vehicle stable and level. Thankfully, a solution has arrived in the form of the SmartAir II Automatic Leveling System.

What is the SmartAir II Automatic Leveling System?

The masterminds at Air Lift Company designed this invention to help those who perform strenuous tows maintain their preferred ride height on any type of road in any type of conditions. SmartAir II is built with special leveling sensors that are programmed to figure out when the vehicle is not perfectly level. The Smart Air II then alters the air springs to the driver's pre-selected ride height to maximize stability and control. The system incorporates a one-of-a-kind, non-contact height sensor that allows for a consistently level ride without any lines or controls within the cab. SmartAir II also has a new weather-resistant harness and reliable components that adhere to the OEM standards for functionality and quality.

Air Lift SmartAir II 25490

What is Included in the SmartAir II Automatic Leveling System Kit?

When you buy a Smart Air II system, you receive a comprehensive kit that includes a variety of components. First, there is an easy to read instruction manual with clear images that will help you perform a quick and easy install. The kit also includes a compressor, an electronic sensor system and a pre-assembled wiring harness. Interested parties can select their choice of two different models. There is a single-path system, part 25490, that empowers two air springs to inflate at the same time. There is also a dual-path system, part 25491, that is engineered to inflate the springs on either side, independent of one another, depending on the size of the load.

Air Lift SmartAir II 25490
Place Your Faith in SmartAir II and You Won't be let Down

Every Smart Air II that we sell comes with a 60-day money-back guarantee. We won't ask a single question if you decide to return your SmartAir II. There is also an overarching two-year warranty as well. The only caveat to this revolutionary product is that it does not function with vehicles that use Air Lift 1000 adjustable air helper springs. Nor is it compatible with coil-sprung vehicles.

Air Lift Company is a Name You can Trust

Michigan Truck Spring is proud to carry Air Lift Company products. Air Lift Company has been in business for over 60 years for good reason. The company is solely focused on providing the industry's premier air suspension products. Air Lift Company suspension systems do more than just fit your vehicle. They function without flaw and they stand the test of time. 

Find out More Today

You can find the Smart Air II Automatic Leveling System on our website at www.TruckSpring.com.  If you have any questions or comments, give us a call at 1-800-358-4751. We are an authorized Air Lift Distributor.

Firestone Air Bag Kit 2250 Installation Video

Firestone Ride-Rite air bag kit 2250 is one of most popular Firestone air suspension kits and has been leveling the rear suspension of the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 series pickup trucks for years.

 
The air bag kit mounts on your Silverado or Sierra's rear axle and provides extra support using 2 firestone air bags. You simply inflate the air bags when towing your trailer or hauling a heavy load and then run them at a lower psi so you ride isn't impacted when unloaded.

A common question we get is "how hard it is to install?" Below is a video that shows how to install the kit and is helpful to watch before you get your tools out.

 Firestone Ride-Rite Kit 2250 Installation Video

 
Fits the following GM trucks:
 
2001-2010 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD and 3500
2001-2010 GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500

It fits both two and 4 wheel drive trucks and does not require drilling of the frame.


If you have any questions about the 2250 or any other air bag kits for your car, truck, van, suv or motorhome, feel free to give us a call at 1-800-358-4751 or email truckspring@truckspring.com

New Product - Air Lift Air Bag Kits for 2015 Ford Transit Vans

ford transit with suspension air bags

 

AirLift Company has two new air bag kits for the 2015 Ford Transit vans, Air Lift Kit 57213 and Air Lift Kit 88213. The Ford Transit air bag kits are designed to work with your existing suspension to give your Transit more leveling support when you need it, so your Transit Van is always level and stable. AirLift air bags help to improve braking and steering by keeping all four tires firmly on the ground, reduce sway and provide better vehicle stability.

Both Air Lift Air bag kits have the same mounting hardware and brackets, but the 88213 Ultimate kit has an upgraded air spring that includes an internal jounce bumper inside the air spring that will prevent the bag from getting damaged if run without air. The internal bumper inside the air spring in the 88213 Ultimate kit is a great add-on for commercial vehicles and especially if more than one person is driving your Transit van. You won’t have to replace an air spring if someone runs it without air as the internal bumper protects the air spring from bottoming out.

Each Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Bag kit includes:

  • 2 air springs
  • Up to 5000 lbs. of leveling capacity
  • All necessary mounting brackets
  • Air lines
  • Schrader valves
  • All of the hardware needed for installation
  • A fully illustrated instruction manual.


Air Lift kits 57213 and 88213 fit the following vehicles:

  • 2015 Ford Transit 150
  • 2015 Ford Transit 250
  • 2015 Ford Transit 350 (will not fit HD models)


If you load your Ford Transit van with tools, work supplies or cargo, the new Transit Van air bag kits from Air Lift will help level your van and keep it at factory ride height. So whether you choose the LoadLifter 5000 or the LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate, give your Ford Transit van the support it needs to get the job done.

Order online at TruckSpring.com or call one of our suspension experts at 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 Issues Warning on use of Daystar Air Bag Cradles with Ride-Rite Air Bag Kits

Firestone Ride-Rite Air Bag Kits & Daystar Air Bag Cradle Not Compatible.

Firestone has issued a warning advising customers not to use the Daystar Air Bag Cradle in conjunction with Firestone Ride-Rite kits. Use of a cradle could create a safety issue and shorten the lifespan of your Firestone Ride-Rite airbags.

ride-rite air bags


Firestone
states that the air bag should be fully restricted prior to pressurization and use. Installation and use of the Daystar cradle require the air spring to be partially unrestricted all of the time which would lead to a high-stress scenario that potentially places the user at risk. In addition, the cradle subjects the Ride-Rite airbag to forces that were not tested to withstand.

The use of a cradle could cause a bottoming out of the air spring and subject the spring and brackets to extreme impact and spike loads. Firestone has no plans to test its air springs or brackets with the Daystar cradle and will not warrant products used or installed with the cradle. To protect against injuries or damage to your vehicle or Firestone product, do not use the Daystar Air Bag Cradle with your Firestone Ride-Rite Air Bag Kit.

New Product Alert: Super Sways Stops SSS-2 Helps Reduce Sway On Trucks With Air Bags Installed.

SuperSprings has discontinued SuperSway-Stops part number SSS-1 and replaced it with a new and improved kit, Supersprings part SSS-2.

supersprings anti-sway control
Super Sway Stops kit SSS-2 will fit all of the previous applications covered by the SSS-1 with the inclusion of the Ford F-450 and F-550 trucks. The new SSS-2 kit has upgraded hardware to accommodate the added weight of the Ford F-450 and F-550.

 

SSS-2 SuperSway-Stops fit the following trucks:

1997-2014 Ford F-250 Pickups with factory overload springs above the spring pack
1997-2014 Ford F-350 Pickups with factory overload springs above the spring pack
2008-2014 Ford F-450 SuperDuty Pickup with factory overload springs above the spring pack
2000-2014 Ford F-450 & F-550 Cab and Chassis pickups with factory overload springs above the spring pack
2006-2013 Dodge RAM 2500 with factory overload springs above the spring pack
2006-2014 Dodge RAM 3500 with factory overload springs above the spring pack

supersprings supersway stops

How SuperSway Stops Work:

Super Sway stops are designed to work with trucks that have air bags or air springs installed. If you have airbags installed on your truck with factory overloads, you may have noticed that once you inflate your airbags, your overload springs are no longer performing as designed. When your air bags are inflated, additional separation is created between your factory overload springs and the frame-mounted snubber or contact plate.

The increase in the gap prevents your overload springs from contacting the snubber. This loss of contact prevents the overload springs from working as designed. The SSS-2 Super Sway Stop kit is designed to eliminate this gap and allow the overload springs to work in conjunction with your air bags. This will help maintain vehicle stability and reduce body-roll and sway.

What's Included in SuperSway Stops Kit SSS-2

4 SuperSway Stops (2 for each side)
Installation Instructions (Simple Bolt-on Installation)


Super Sway Stop kit SSS-2 is a simple bolt-on installation and is proudly made in the U.S.A by SuperSprings.

 

Rock Ride Air Spring Kits

New Product Announcement - Rock Ride Air Spring Kits

 

ROCK RIDE  air spring kits are now available at Truckspring.com! ROCK RIDE air springs are made by MEKLAS, a company based in Turkey, which employees over 250 people. They have been manufacturing high quality air springs and air bags since 1986. ROCK RIDE has kits available in three popular applications:

  • 2250 - Chevy / GMC 2500HD, 3500, and 3500HD (2001-2010) (4x2 or 4x4)

  • 2299 - Dodge / RAM 2500 and 3500 (2003-2013) (4x2 or 4x4), RAM 1500 MEGA CAB (2006-2008)

rock ride air spring kit

Rock Rite Air Spring Kit Benefits:

  • 5,000 Leveling Capacity
  • Easy To Install
  • Economical Air Spring Kits
  • Lifetime Warranty
  • Same Specs as Firestone Air Spring Kits

All Rock Rite air spring kits are rated at a 5,000 lb. capacity and they include heavy duty brackets and all of the hardware necessary for installation. They can be inflated in the same way you inflate a tire and ROCK RIDE kits are compatible with Air Lift and Firestone compressor systems. All ROCK RIDE products carry a limited lifetime warranty. Order online today at Truckspring.com or call us with any questions at 1-800-358-4751.