FireStone R4 Air Ride Kits....

Paul@CP_Trucks · Jan 16, 2012

alha said:
This looks interesting. I have what is probably a dumb question, but do they make this setup for all 4 corners? I know the Ex has an issue with it's neutered front end suspension height, and you can do the B(?) spring upgrade to it, but if this worked for front and rear, that may be another way to go? How much for this kit for an 05 Excursion? And if I happen to already have an ARB air compressor, is the kit available without one to save a little on the cost, as I can't believe a setup like this will be inexpensive? Are the install instructions available on line to read before making a purchasing decision? Thanks!

Sorry for the delay....they don't make any components for the Ex yet.

The only air ride kit available should be Kelderman.

http://kelderman.com/old/lift-kits/products/info.php?product=05FRDLIFT10

alha · Jan 18, 2012

Thanks for the link, I checked it out, and I think they are mistaken listing the Ex, because they mention coil suspension, and the '05 Ex still used the leaf spring suspension from the 04 and earlier models. Guess I'll have to keep looking, let me know if/when you hear of anyone making a 4 corner leaf to air bag conversion kit. Thanks!

neverkickn · Jan 18, 2012

Why don't you call Kelderman and ask if they make a kit for you?

alha · Jan 18, 2012

I think I might just do that, it can't hurt to find out for sure, thanks for the suggestion.

G Racing · Jan 29, 2012

Out with the old. In with the new

Agjake11 · Jan 29, 2012

So there's only 1 leaf that is full length now? How was the ride after install

G Racing · Jan 29, 2012

Agjake11 said:
So there's only 1 leaf that is full length now? How was the ride after install

Yes one full length spring. Haven't had the chance to take it out for a drive yet. I decided to put 2 air pressure gauges in and I'm waiting on those to show up to complete the install.

Agjake11 · Jan 29, 2012

interested to see how that turns out. seems odd to only have one but i like the install and how it works with the turnover ball

G Racing · Jan 29, 2012

Yea, i can't wait to see how it rides. The one spring will greatly help the ride empty. Then I'll hook up the trailer and put a load on it to see how it does.

Agjake11 · Jan 29, 2012

interested to see how it rides unloaded, i really want to do something to make my rear end ride smoother haha

RBernardi · Jan 29, 2012

Is that price a joke?

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/pts/2816815719.html

G Racing · Jan 29, 2012

RBernardi said:
Is that price a joke?

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/pts/2816815719.html

That is not the same kit but $9000 for that??? It has to be a typo.

Agjake11 · Jan 29, 2012

It is in la it might not be a typo

RBernardi · Jan 29, 2012

It has been on there awhile. Kind of think it's not a typo, because it's has been listed a few times with the same price. I know the race runner shocks are pricey, but not more than a few grand.

G Racing · Jan 31, 2012

Made a few trips through town and the truck rides WAY better than stock. It rides almost like a half ton truck. You don't feel every crack and rock in the road lol. Next test will be with a loaded trailer to see how it rides.

Paul@CP_Trucks · Feb 2, 2012

Last of your stuff should be here Monday!!!

Tree Trimmer · Feb 3, 2012

if you are able to put a camera, down there, check to see if trac bars are a mandatroy thing with just a single leaf.

it would seem that axel wrap would be a large problem. i see that its also a split leaf, one over, one under the block, which would help, to some extent i guess.

i had thought about getting one of those kits as well, as soon as paul started this thread, but i have been known to hook up to some......over weight things. which is what that would be good for.

but i have also been known to have a real heavy foot.

just cuz im curious, and if you have the camera capability, hook up to the trailer, loaded, make it level with your air, and apply the trailer brakes fully, then pull against it with the truck. and give it some serious juice. nothing long duration, dont want to hurt your trans or anything.

this will simulate hooking up to something.......heavy, and taking off. or out and about......playing. if your still game, TRY TO MAKE IT twist up. if your axel doesnt twist up, price me one of those kits.

G Racing · Feb 3, 2012

If you look at the fourth, fifth, and sixth photo I posted you will see what is called a j spring. It connects to the front bracket and then to the axle. It acts as a torsion bar to limit or prevent most of the axle wrap. I hooked up the take three and loaded three vehicles on it. The rear of the truck sat one inch lower than than empty with no trailer. Didn't take it out for a ride but next week I'm going to load the three trucks back up and go for a drive. Sorry but I don't have a video camera to hook up.