Air Bag Helper Springs for a 2014 Chevy Silverado 1500 with 6 Inch Lift

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Need air helper kit for a 2014 Chevy 1500 lifted 6....... I like the Air lift kit but what spacers can i use with this kit?

asked by: Chris V

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Does your 2014 Chevy Silverado 1500 have a 6 inch lift or is it the 6 foot bed? I ask because Air Lift kit # AL88204 only fits short bed models so if your truck has the 8 foot bed you would need to look at other options.

Lift kits are interesting because you could have a 6 inch lift kit but the actual increase in height between the frame and axle might be less than 6 inches. This is important when picking out kits and available spacers. Air Lift's tallest spacer is 4 inches, # AL52440. Chances are that a 6 inch lift is going to increase the space between the frame and axle by more than 4 inches so I do recommend looking at other options.

Bed length is not a concern with Firestone kit # F2430. And there is a spacer option for 6 inches of increased distance between the frame and axle, # F2375. If the distance has increased, say, just 5 inches then there is an option for that as well, # F2373.

No matter which air spring system you go with I do recommend adding a compressor system such as # F2158. This will allow you to adjust the air springs from the comfort of the truck cab without the need of an external compressor. I have included some video links on the Firestone air springs and compressor system for you.

expert reply by: Jesse M

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Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

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There are a number of differences between the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs #F2445 and Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs #AL88299, starting with fit. While the Air Lift will fit all models of the 2018 Toyota Tundra, the…

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

Since you are pulling a trailer that weighs around 8,500 lbs. you would just want to stick with the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs #F35FV (5,000 lb.). You really only need to spend more for the Firestone Ride-Rite Red Label Extreme Duty Air…

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Answer 8

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