Firestone Air Suspension Spring

Firestone Air Suspension Springs: The Original Air Spring, Perfected Over Decades

When it comes to air suspension springs, few names carry more authority than Firestone. There's a reason Firestone is trusted as the world's leading supplier of air springs — they patented them in 1938, and it's been smooth riding ever since. That original invention, the Airide™ Air Spring, didn't just solve a problem; it revolutionized transportation and earned Firestone the label "World's No. 1 Air Spring."

A Lineup Built for Every Hauling Need

What sets Firestone apart in the air suspension spring category is the breadth and precision of its product lineup. The Firestone Air Bag Suspension Kit comes in four styles depending on your vehicle: Coil-Rite, designed for coil spring suspensions with support up to 1,000 lbs per set; Sport-Rite, utilizing tapered sleeve air springs for up to 3,000 lbs per set; Ride-Rite, using convoluted air springs for up to 5,000 lbs per set; and Red Label, built to commercial-grade specification with the ability to support up to 7,500 lbs per set.

Ride-Rite air helper springs are installed between the frame of the vehicle and the suspension, providing load support through the use of air pressure, and work to reduce bottoming out by providing a protective air cushion that softens contact between the axle and frame. Ride-Rite air springs also stop leaf springs from permanent sagging under constant load and lower your chances of bottoming out by softening frame-axle interaction.

For vehicles with coil-spring setups, the Coil-Rite Air Bag Helper Springs are offered for most light trucks, SUVs, and RVs with up to 2,000 lbs capacity — and unlike traditional helper springs, Coil-Rite units fit inside your existing coil springs. At the heavy end of the spectrum, the Red Label Extreme Duty Air Springs are available for most 3/4- and 1-ton applications and can handle up to 7,500 lbs of towing capacity with up to 150 PSI max air pressure.

Engineering That Goes Beyond the Basics

Firestone air springs are precision engineered using commercial-grade steel plates with rolled crimp design and built with expertise from millions of commercial vehicle miles. All Firestone air suspension products are rigorously tested and held up to the strictest industry standards to ensure the durability needed for the long haul. Firestone also follows Six Sigma processes to minimize waste and operates under ISO 14001, ISO 9001, and TS 16949 certifications.

Installation is designed to be accessible for the home mechanic. Ride-Rite kits are application-specific and designed for hassle-free fitment to the OEM suspension — everything is included for a quick, easy installation, with brackets, air springs, hardware, air line, and separate valves for manual inflation, with an average installation time of just 1–2 hours. Many kits feature no-drill designs that utilize factory holes and can be installed in half the time or less.

Adjustable Support, Real-World Results

One of the most practical advantages of Firestone air suspension springs is their on-the-fly adjustability. Firestone air helper springs use adjustable air pressure to support changing loads — drivers can increase pressure when towing or hauling and reduce pressure during unloaded driving for more factory-like ride characteristics. The benefits extend to vehicle safety as well: Firestone Ride-Rite springs help level the pickup truck to reduce tire wear, support responsive handling, and level headlight beams.

Backed by a lifetime warranty on the air springs themselves, Firestone air springs are designed to provide years and thousands of miles of trouble-free service, and will often outlast other maintenance items on your suspension such as bushings and shocks. Whether you tow a fifth wheel, haul heavy payloads, or simply want to restore factory ride height under load, Firestone's air suspension spring lineup — available from Firestone — delivers the confidence to take on more.