Firestone Suspension Leveling Kit

Firestone Suspension Leveling Kits: Air-Powered Load Control for Trucks & SUVs

When a loaded truck sags at the rear, headlights point skyward, steering goes vague, and tires wear unevenly — problems that a quality suspension leveling kit is engineered to solve. Firestone approaches this challenge differently than most: instead of rigid spacers or add-a-leaf packs, Firestone leveling kits use adjustable air springs that adapt to changing loads in real time, drawing on decades of commercial air-suspension expertise.

A Legacy Built on Air Spring Innovation

Firestone built the first pneumatic suspension device in the 1930s and has since grown into a leading manufacturer of commercial air springs worldwide. That commercial-grade DNA runs directly through every aftermarket leveling kit in the Firestone lineup. Air springs are precision engineered with expertise from millions of commercial vehicle miles and built from commercial-grade steel plates with a rolled crimp design.

The Firestone Leveling Kit Lineup

Firestone organizes its suspension leveling kits into several focused product lines, each targeting a different vehicle type or duty level:

• Ride-Rite — Firestone's most popular and comprehensive air helper spring line, Ride-Rite kits can be installed on most light trucks, motor-homes, RVs, SUVs, and vans, with each application specifically designed to maximize the vehicle's safe load-carrying capacity, stability, ride quality, and brake effectiveness. Ride-Rite kits fit most current ½-, ¾-, and 1-ton applications, offering up to 5,000 lbs of load-leveling capacity and up to 100 PSI max air pressure, with no-drill installation on most applications.
• Red Label Extreme Duty — Red Label air springs are designed with commercial-grade materials to support the existing vehicle suspension while maximizing safe load capacity and enabling more effective braking and handling — even under considerable weight and adverse road conditions. Red Label Extreme Duty Air Springs are available for most ¾- and 1-ton applications and can handle up to 7,500 lbs of load-leveling capacity with up to 150 PSI max air pressure.
• Coil-Rite — Coil-Rite Air Bag Helper Springs are offered for most light trucks, SUVs, and RVs with up to 2,000 lbs capacity and are available for both front and rear applications. Unlike standard air bag helpers that mount between the frame and suspension, Coil-Rite helper springs fit inside your existing coil springs.

How Firestone Air Leveling Kits Work

Ride-Rite air springs install between a pickup truck's suspension and frame, using two convoluted air springs that can be singularly altered to accommodate dynamic loads. The system features individual inflation valves that allow for separate side-to-side or front-to-rear adjustment, which helps keep the vehicle level when carrying off-center loads and maintains ride quality under differing load conditions.

The benefits extend well beyond just leveling. Firestone air springs help level the vehicle to support steering and braking responsiveness, reduce tire wear, and level headlight beams. Ride-Rite air springs also stop leaf springs from permanent sagging under constant load and reduce the likelihood of bottoming out by softening frame-axle interaction.

Smart Controls & Easy Installation

For drivers who want hands-free management, Firestone offers the Air Command compressor system. The Air Command Dual Wireless App & Remote allows you to independently adjust the pressure of each individual air spring, keeping your vehicle leveled in any condition. Compressors are offered in standard, heavy-duty, or extreme-duty variants in dual- or single-path options. A single leveling system always controls equal pressure on both sides, while a dual leveling system allows for side-to-side pressure control.

Installation is straightforward by design. Most Ride-Rite kits are no-drill systems, designed to use the vehicle's factory holes and mount between its frame and suspension, with all components included for an easy installation that typically takes 1 to 2 hours.

Whether you tow a fifth-wheel, haul heavy payloads, or simply want to restore factory ride height under a loaded bed, Firestone's air-based approach to suspension leveling gives you the flexibility that static kits simply cannot match. Explore the full range of Firestone products or browse all suspension leveling kits to find the right fit for your vehicle.