Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs Installation - 1998 Dodge Ram 2500 - etrailer.com

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Today on this 1998 Dodge Ram 2500 2WD we are going to install part number F2071 from Firestone, the Ride-Rite Suspension System. Before we start our install on the truck we need to do some pre-assembly on our table of some components. To begin our assembly we are going to use these main components. This bracket is going to get bolted to the frame itself, obviously the air bag itself. Take our little covers off. What is going to happen is the bracket is going to sit on top of the air bag just like that. Then we will take two flange lock nuts and run them down tight right now. :40

We will run them until they stop, about a quarter turn is all you will need. At this point you want to double check your torque ratings and check your bolts too. Next we are going to install our angle brass part here, it is like an angle pipe. We are going to run it down to where the sealant goes into the threads of the airbag itself. Then we are going to use a 1/2 inch wrench just to tighten it up. Looks like we are good to go there, lets flip this assembly over and tighten this bolt finger tight until it stops. We are going to have to adjust this on our spring. Certain vehicles may need it to move it one way or another, and even flip it around to get the alignment you need. 1:18

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[ShowtimeStables66]

how many psi goes in the bags for everyday driving! NO load, just on a regullar basis?

[etrailertv]

@ShowtimeStables66 These can be adjusted anywhere from 5 to 100 psi. It really depends on your truck and how your suspension is set up. If you have an older truck you may need to keep it at 20-25 psi for everyday driving, while a new truck may be okay with 5-10 psi for everyday driving. It is really too subjective to nail down an exact number. As long as there is never less than 5 psi, it is up to you.

[dodge6206]

Awesome video! !!This really explains how to install the helper air bags. I want to get these on my Dodge. My springs are kinda flatened out due to hauling to much of a side walk in the back of the bed.

[TECH9405]

Nice vid.