Is Air Lift or Firestone Air Bag Kit Better for a 2012 Ford Super Duty
Question:
im having a hard time deciding on which system is better for my application you guys have probaly sold and installed tons of thees systems so im counting on you guys to help me out in your unbiased opinion what is the better system between the airlift AL57596 AND THE FIRESTONE F7023 BOTH ARE 7500 LB CAPACITY PS I HAVE NEVER OWNED A SET OF AIR BAGS THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR TIME
asked by: Tim D
Helpful Expert Reply:
Both the Air Lift LoadLifter 7500 XL # AL57596 and the Firestone Ride-Rite Red Label Extreme Duty Air Helper Springs # F2703 are excellent choices for your 2012 Ford Super Duty but when compared to each other the Firestone # F2703 is the winner. This is due to the rolled crimp seal that connects the bags with the metal end plates. The rolled crimp seal ensure that the rubber air bags don't ever get damaged by the metal end caps. Typically you only see that happen if there is no air pressure in the air bag but regardless it gives the Firestone option the upper hand.
In addition to air helper springs I also recommend installing a compressor system like the Air Command II # F2168 because it allows you to adjust the psi in your air bags virtually any time plus it gives you an analog display so you know how much pressure you have in your air bags.
I have attached installation videos of both air bag kits mentioned above for you to reference as well.
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Firestone Air Command Heavy Duty Air Compressor with Tank - Analog - Dual Path
- Air Bag Compressor Kit
- Wired Control
- Dual Path
- Analog Display
- 150 psi
- Firestone
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Firestone Ride-Rite Red Label Extreme Duty Air Helper Springs - Rear Axle
- Vehicle Suspension
- Rear Axle Suspension Enhancement
- Air Springs
- Extra Heavy Duty
- Firestone
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Air Lift LoadLifter 7500 XL Ultimate Air Helper Springs - Rear Axle
- Vehicle Suspension
- Rear Axle Suspension Enhancement
- Air Springs
- Extra Heavy Duty
- Air Lift
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