Firestone Ride Rite Air Bags (model 2445) install on a Toyota Tundra
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- Опубліковано 23 чер 2020
- step by step install of Firestone Ride Rite Air Bags on my 2020 Toyota Tundra Platinum...very easy project and well worth it for towing/hauling!...links for parts below
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Super helpful! Just installed mine without problem. Took the wheels off and made it super easy. Thank You!
Thank you for taking the time to show us your install. Big help!!
No prob, thanks for watching!… Love hearing that my videos are helping!
I watched the video and it helped me a great deal...You did a nice job detailing the instructions...One of the best videos I ve watched
Thanks Tony, I appreciate that!!...glad it’s helping out!
Thanks for the very helpful video my dude. Made my install take at least one hour less than it would have. You kick ass.
Thanks man, I appreciate it!…glad it helped!
OMG you made this so simple i truly appreciate your help. You saved me do much time i appreciate your attention to detail
Thanks for the feedback, I appreciate the support!!
Thanks for taking the time one of the best video I've seen. Great how to.
Thanks man, I appreciate that!…glad it helped!
WOW!!!! Excellent detailed installation....good job man👊
Thanks Roger, much appreciated!!
Thank you for this! My kit was missing the instructions. I added a “T” fitting to my setup so it’ll equalize itself.
No prob!...and nice, that’s def not a bad idea, thanks for watching!
A tip, if it hasnt been mentioned yet... put a piece of tape on each end of the drivers side air line so when you place the bracket on the hitch crossmember, you know which line is the drivers side, so you can put the drivers side on the drivers side and the passenger side on the passenger side, so you know which side you are filling.
Excellent tip, thanks for sharing it!
What a great video, thank you so much!
Great install video very easy to follow! 👍🏻
Thanks Ryan, I appreciate it!!
I just bought the exact same kit. That was a very informative and helpful video, thanks for making it.
That’s awesome to hear!...thanks for watching and for the feedback!...let me know if I can help in anyway!
Great video... I plan to install these on my 2014 Tundra.
Thank you, I appreciate it!...let me know if I can help at all!
Thanks for making this installation video. Just bought same thing for my 2020 tundra.
No prob!...I’m loving them, especially paired with the Airlift WirelessOne EZ...makes a great combo!...thanks for watching!
@@NitroZ18Fishing do I need a bracket if I put a 1 inch lift block on the rear?
I believe they do make a bracket for the 1" blocks...not sure if you absolutely need it, but I would probably put it on to be safe!
Appreciate you taking the time to do a how to!
No prob Robert!...hope it helped and thanks for watching!
Thanks, great video. Getting ready to do this today.
Thank you, I appreciate it!...these bags are well worth it, come in handy for sure... thanks for watching!
and another satisfied viewer.
great video. thank you.
Thank you, I appreciate that!!…love to see the videos are helping out, thanks for watching!!
Nice job sir! Your video on the transmission cooler allowed an amateur like me to install w/out issues and appears you will save me again on this project. Thanks again!!
Thanks for the feedback!…love hearing the videos are helping out, much appreciated!…let me know if ya ever need help with anything, thanks for watching!
Looks great, just ordered off your links. Thanks
Thanks Thomas, I appreciate it!..thanks for watching!
Great video and very easy to follow!
Thank you, I appreciate that!...thanks for watching!
Thanks man that video really makes it simple to understand!
That’s awesome to hear!...thanks for watching, and for the feedback!
Could you tell me what size hose that uses, also can you remove the hose from the connectors so i can eventually run the hose to a pump later on.
yea no prob, I'm almost positive it's 1/4" hose, and yepper....I actually installed the AirLift WirelessOne 25980EZ compressor after this, works like a charm!...I actually have a video on my channel showing that install as well, I highly recommend the airlift, super convenient!
Amazing video! Thank you very much for this video!
No prob, thanks for watching!!
Great video man. this was supper helpful. Thanks
Thanks for the feedback, much appreciated!!
Instead of mounting the air valves on the receiver frame, run them up through the bottom two license plate bracket holes. That way the bottom two holes in the license plate are your air valves, use chrome caps, It looks good and it’s easier to fill and check pressure.
A very very good video THANKYOU....
Thanks for the vid. Very helpful.
No prob, thanks for watching!!
Thanks buddy best instruction video
Thank you, I appreciate that!!
thanks plan on install on my 2018 Tundra
Absolutely worth it, they are a huge help with towing!…thanks for watching!
Thanks man Ima install these bags
No prob!...I’m definitely happy with them, thanks for watching!
Awesome video, what happens if you don't use the extension bracket? I got a rough country lift 4" lift
thank you very much !!
you made my day !!!
No prob, thanks for watching!!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
No problem!… Thanks for watching!
Very good video. Thanks!
Thanks man, I appreciate it!
Good video. thanks for posting
Thanks Wade, I appreciate that!...thanks for watching!
Awesome video !
Thank you!!
Also,I used to call my boys knuckleheads when they were little.Thanks for the laugh✌
Great video !!
Thank you!...much appreciated!
Thanks you! This was helpful.
No prob, thanks for watching!
Nice job very informative
Thank you, much appreciated!
Nice boat in the background! ( trust you a little more after seeing that 😏😏💪) haha
Hahaha…that’s my other baby…lots of videos on her on the channel too…thanks for watching!
I have a 3 inch old man emu lift do i need the axle bracket extension?
Can I still install these bags if I don’t have a rear spacer on the axle?
excellant tutorial!
Thanks Jeff, I appreciate that!!
What reason you add Firestone WR17602506 Air-Rite 2" Axle Bracket Extension and help performance by added? Question what inch lift you have front and rear? I have 3.5" lift from Rough Country kit and purchase Firestone 2" Axle Bracket Extension. Brackets doesn't fit probably because my lift rear is only 1.5"
Use kids bubbles when looking for air leaks. Nothing works better. Pour some in a little container and use a small paint brush to apply it anywhere you need. Blows big bubbles you can't miss if its leaking.
That’s actually a great idea!...I’ve never thought of that but I’m sure it works like a charm!
did Firestone redesign the 2445? I ordered some and it doesn't have the piece of the lower bracket that hangs down and rests on the actually round axel.
Will the bags work as bump stops when not inflated?
I already installed the RAS system on my Tundra, can I still add the airbag? Thanks
My 17 only had 1 bolt on the fuel module
I have a question. These airbags will fit on a Toyota tundra 2006.?
I know you dont have this truck anymore. But when you did and had nothing in the box. What psi were you running?
I noticed that you had blocks to lift the rear. That's fine but if you notice the Airbags are way offset from the leaf springs. The bottom bracket is designed to rest on the axle (with your lift it doesn't!) I had to fabricate a piece of iron that would bolt into the bottom bracket so that it would touch the axles I have 4" blocks in there as well. Just thought I would mention it since I didn't see it in the video and that bottom bracket will not hold 5k pounds without the extra support. Great vid!
Thanks for the feedback Ryan!!...I actually have the extensions installed so they do rest on the axle, Firestone makes “bracket extensions” (part # F2506) for this exact reason, great tip for anyone who doesn’t know this though!!...I have the link for them in the video info section as well, thanks for watching!!
@@NitroZ18Fishing Oh good! was hoping that was the case! Also the part No is for a 2" block. Firestone only makes up to a 3" lift extension (part #F2507) so if you have a garden variety 6" lift on your tundra you need 4" extensions (rear), in which case you have to fabricate. I found this out the hard way but hopefully this saves some others. Again fantastic camera work and sweet ride!
thanks Ryan, much appreciated!!...and thanks again for mentioning this for anyone who isn't aware!!
Any idea what size spacer I will need if I added an inch to the rear of my tundra? (Bilstien 5100 +1 shocks)?
God bless you gotta get this ✅
Torque values from Firestone Tech (they were not listed in instructions):
Step 5 should be 15-20 ft/lbs on the Jam nut.
Step 6 should be 10-15 ft/lbs on the flange nuts on the carriage bolts.
Thanks for sharing/posting Scott!
lol, I just scoured those instructions for it too...... thanks for posting
Great Job
Thank you, I appreciate it!
Great video. Curious why you didn't go with Firestone's version of the product that includes the wireless compressor? I like your setup, but was curious before I purchase. Thanks.
Thanks Nick!...honestly there really isn’t a reason other than all the great reviews of the WirelessONE EZ, plus if I remember correctly it was on sale when I purchased...hahaha...but I definitely love it, no issues at all...thanks for watching!
This is a great video, Your camera work is great. Question, is the wireless install actually worth the extra expense? Camper will be on a few times a year. Thoughts?
Thank you, I appreciate that!...and honestly I love the WirelessOne EZ module, it’s so convenient to just hit a button or use the app on the phone to adjust the bags...can even adjust them on the fly if you feel the ride doesn’t feel right...I would absolutely say it’s worth it, but it’s one of those things that’s up to the buyer...some would say no, but I’ll never install bags without it!...hope that helps, and thanks for watching!
Great video! It's been few months now, was this upgrade worth it? Is it helping the truck with the squat? Also, is the truck riding as good as before? Thanks.
Thank you!...and absolutely, 100%...I have my 3 presets to “normal” for every day driving, “boat” for when I’m towing my boat, and “heavy duty” for when I’m loaded down...no squat whatsoever and ride is smooth as can be...would definitely recommend them, well worth the small investment!...thanks for watching!
oh...Make mini me do something...My dad made me, and it made me a better person and now I understand mechanics better...I wish I had done more with him...
Yes sir, he’s my right hand man...love that he likes to be out in garage with me!
I love watching your video and new upgraded on you're Toyota Tundra. Have you heard Daystar, Air Bag Cradle? Do you really need for this kit? I am using same air bag and wireless air compressor same as your, mainly using for RV trailer and golf cart in bed
Hey Marc!...thank you!...and yepper, I looked at the Daystars...I personally don’t feel they’re needed, the people who really benefit from them are heavy off roaders, they basically allow you to have full articulation without risking damaging the bags...if you don’t do a lot of off roading or “flexing” your suspension they’re not needed at all in my opinion...hope that helps!
Another tip is you can remove your bump stop instead of cutting it off. Simply loosen the 4 nuts below the ubolts until loose enough to remove bump stop and retorque nuts to spec.
Mine were missing already so made my decision alot easier 😅😅
I've got a question about That extension bracket that you show the picture of at the end of the video.. I've got a lift kit on my truck as well so I'm curious, what happens if you don't install that bracket?
That bracket basically helps “brace” the setup, I honestly don’t know if it’s completely needed but I added it to be safe!
Can you tell me where exactly did you place the jackstands and the floor jack on the truck, the video does not clearly show that. Thanks U.
Hey Mike!…I have the jack stands under the frame in the rear on each side, basically where you would jack the truck up to change a tire…then I have 1 jack under the “pumpkin”, and 2 more jacks under each side of axle….if you watch video at around the 4 minute and 21 second mark you can get a decent look at where they’re all located…hope that helps!
I had airlift bags on my 2016 and it rode like an empty dump truck without a load. Tried all sorts of different air pressures and nothing made it better except removing them
Ouch, yea I don’t even know these are back there under normal driving...I keep em at 8 psi, feels just like stock!
You do realize that with no load you wouldn't even need to put air in them right
That’s incorrect actually, they state right in the manual that they must have at least 5psi in them at all times to avoid damage…hope that helps!
I got a stock 2015 tundra and I am trying to install these. Is it alright for the bracket to lay on the axel? Just seems a little weird to me to have that lower bracket actually sitting on the axel?
Yes sir, that’s perfectly normal...that’s actually how they’re supposed to sit, its made for support...I have the 2” lift in the back so I had to get additional brackets for mine so they touch axle...hope that helps, thanks for watching!
Hey boss I saw the 2 inch bracket at the end to make up for the 2 inch blocks do they make one for one inch blocks
Hey buddy, I’ve never seen a kit for 1 inch blocks… If I remember correctly I think I read that they say it’s not needed with a 1 inch block… If you have an angle grinder or something similar you can always get the 2 inch kit and trim it down to fit
still no demonstration of how much it can raise the truck or is this just for load correction/ride after a trailer or payload weighs it down?
You only use them to raise the truck after loading it down with whatever you’re trailering or hauling...for example, if the load weighs it down and makes it squat 2” in the rear, you would fill bags to whatever psi it takes to raise it back up 2”...hope that helps!
My instruction manual and the online version doesn't have the torque specs. Do you know what they are?
Mine didn’t come with them either, I just made sure they were nice and snug, but I was unable to find exact specs myself…have a few thousand miles on em and no issues so far!
What lift do you have? I don’t remember which one you bought
I’m running the 4/2 ReadyLift SST
I bought a union tee for my 07 2wd Tundra hoping I'd be able to just fill up one air nipple for balanced psi on my Torque Air bag suspension 2007-2021(replacement for # 2445 air bags ) Any thoughts appreciated sir. Badass truck btw Ty
Thank you, I appreciate that!…yepper, using a union T you should be able to just fill via one valve and the pressure will disburse evenly into both bags, hope that helps!
I keep hearing you say "tighten to spec" but there are no specs in my instructions at all :( Carriage bolts, 24mm jam nut..... nothin lol
No issue with weight and bracket not touching axle? I was concerned with the bag offset from center of load.
Nvm looking for brackets for the kit
Yeah I added those brackets for that exact reason, let me know if you can’t find them and I’ll share the link for you!
Ive read/seen many people use the Daystar cradles on these bags....any reason you didn't?
Yea that’s a popular option for sure... they come in handy if you do a lot of heavy off roading, they allow you to have more articulation without worrying about damaging the bags… I don’t do a lot of off-roading at all so for me they aren’t needed… Hope that helps, thanks for watching!
Thanks.
No prob, thanks for watching!
Hey been following your chanel for a while, I just purchased the airlift 5000 ultimate and the ride is way to stiff and bouncy even at 5 psi. I had this ones on a diferent truck and work great. My question is did your firestone airbags lifted your truck even at 5 psi? And did it it stiffened your ride?
Hello!...thanks for following along, and supporting the channel!...these Firestone’s didn’t affect the ride at all, I keep them at 8-10 minimum at all times and I don’t even know they’re back there...as for the lift, they bring the rear up slightly but it’s not enough to even notice...I remember measuring after installing them and inflating to 10psi, but I can’t recall the exact amount of lift, but I do remember it was very minimal...hope that helps!!
@@NitroZ18Fishing thanks alot it does help, I appreciate you taking the time to respond.
no prob, happy to help!!
Amazing as always. How are they a year later?
Thanks man, I appreciate that!…running great, they make a big difference when towing boat and hauling family luggage for trips!
I have helper springs install on my Tundra. Can I jack the body up and install airbags without taking springs off?
Hmm, that’s a good question...I’m not super familiar with helper springs, I’ve never used them...let me do some research for ya, and maybe someone can chime in as well...I’ll let ya know what I find out!
Ok so from what I can see after looking it up, it seems like you would be able to, but I can’t confirm this for 100% certainty...Firestone actually sells a kit that includes helper springs and these bags that I have installed, so I don’t see why you wouldn’t be able to install the bags over the springs...sorry I couldn’t give you a definitive answer, but it looks like it would work to me!
what lift are you running on your truck?
Hey Rick!…its a 4/2 ReadyLift SST, hope that helps!
Would these work with a 7inch lift kit from pro comp? On my 2018 tundra
Depends on what kind of lift, if you have any kind of block or spacer lift in rear where the gap between your leaf springs and frame doesn’t change, you’ll be able to use them!...I’m not too familiar with Pro Comp’s lift so I don’t want to give you any wrong info!
Thanks man. Great detail videos. I’m going to get airbags and wireless compressor.
And try the install.
no prob, thanks for watching!!...let me know how you make out!
Do the bags increase your payload and tow capacity?
They're rated for 5000...doesnt change any load specs for your individual vehicle
How's the ride compared to no airbags and any new squeeks or noise created with the airbags....................?
Ride is excellent, I keep them at 10psi when I’m not towing/hauling and I don’t even know they’re back there...currently on vacation now, towed the boat 4 hours north and also had the bed loaded down, set the bags at 30psi and ride was perfect...no miscellaneous sounds or anything like that!
@@NitroZ18Fishing Good to know ........👍
What is the axle extension kit you have listed ?
That’s the extension kit for the rear axle, I have 2” blocks in the rear so I used the extension kit to support them on the axle like they would sit with no lift in the rear…hope that helps!
Damn, was hoping to do this to a lease without having to modify. Are there kits I can use that don't require cutting? Noob here.
Hmmm, as far as airbags go I think you would have to cut the bump stop with all the brands, but I could be wrong!...hopefully someone can chime in and correct me if there are bags out there that are different, I’ve honestly only used Firestone’s so I’m not super familiar with all other options out there...sorry I couldn’t help more!
@@NitroZ18Fishing It looks like they are only held on by the I bolt on the 2020. Was yours welded on?
do you mean the bump stop?...if so yea they are only held down by the U bolts from rear axle, if you wanted to go through the trouble of removing U bolts and taking the bump stops off without cutting them, that's def an option!
How long did it take to install?
If I wasn’t making a video it’s a quick install, I’d say an hour at the max…hard for me to tell for sure because I’m always working with the camera…lol
Wonder if this will fit 2021? Can’t find a model number for a 2021?
Yes sir, I’m sure it will!…they didn’t really change much at all from 2020 to 2021, so I would be willing to bet it would fit perfectly…hope that helps!
@@NitroZ18Fishing thank you awesome video!
@@NitroZ18Fishing where did you order yours from?
Thanks man!…I got mine from www.sdtrucksprings.com, but they sell em a lot of places!…I would shop around for best price, I went with them because at the time they had a good sale going on, hope that helps!
You lost me at using a sawzall instead of just taking the bump stops out😂
Hey Patrick, I have a few questions. First off thanks for all the videos, we have a lot in common when it comes to our truck so your channel is very helpful.
I'm thinking of installing the same air bags, I was wondering about the ride of the truck with no load. Is it bumpier than stock?
Also noticed your bed rug. Is there a reason why you went bed rug over spray in liner?
Hey Joe!...thanks for supporting the channel, it’s much appreciated!...so with no load I keep them at 8 psi and don’t even know they’re back there...I could remove them and it wouldn’t feel any different at all...and I love that BedRug!... I originally put it in my first tundra because my kids liked to play back there and it’s padded/soft so it was good for them… But I liked it so much I’ve had it in all three of my tundra’s now… It’s extremely durable and it keeps anything I have back there from getting scratched when rolling around… Washes off extremely easy as well… Hope that helps!
Commen sense isn't very common anymore. Your vehicle can kill you! Slow and steady, Do not rush, think think think
Why cut off the bump stop? Loosen the u boots and just remove them
You can absolutely do that, but honestly easier and faster to just cut through em...haha
That's what I plan to do... and save the stops.
Flat washer placed on either side of lock washer, defeats the ability of the lock washer to lock.
Not enough light
Why not tee the airlines into one...
It doesn't matter how many airbags you install on your Tundra to level up the truck(because airbags do just that, level up the truck) it will not make it more capable. As I see your Tundra (a wery unique, kudos for that) you should not tow a trailer larger than 5 k lbs when is fully loaded( family, food, gear...) and no more than 5-600 lbs tongue weight. Just my two cents...
Wrong...when it's at the stock ride height the braking, handling and steering are back to full capabilities. They are not designed to carry more weight... just to level things out within the spec weight.
it looks like you used the #TR2445 model instead of the #2445. Am i wrong. the link for the kit doesnt look the same as yours but the TR2445 does. just want to be sure. thanks
Hey Cody!…yea I see exactly what you’re talking about, which is really weird…haha…I ordered the 2445 and that’s even what my receipt says, but you’re correct when lookin at the kits online…the TR2445 looks exactly like the kit I used…not sure why my receipt says 2445…sorry for the confusion, hope that helps!