Firestone Industrial Products Co. LLC has announced the availability of its Ride-Rite air helper springs for the new Toyota Tundra, both 2WD and 4WD.
The Ride-Rite kit provides heavy-duty support for Tundra owners to safely and comfortably tow heavy loads by using air pressure to adjust Firestone’s air helper springs, compensating for varying load capacities and road conditions, the manufacturer said.
"Truck owners hauling heavy equipment or large campers need Ride-Rite air helper springs to help keep their vehicle level and improve steering while driving," said Paul Gibson, product manager, Firestone Industrial Products, Ride-Rite division. "Because each of our systems are specifically designed for each application, we can help them maintain safe load-carrying capacity and ride quality for the Toyota Tundra."
Additional benefits of Ride-Rite systems include maintaining braking effectiveness, reducing tire wear, leveling off-center loads — individual inflation valves allow for separate side-to-side adjustment — and increasing vehicle stability.
A pair of Ride-Rite air springs provides up to 5,000 lbs. of load leveling capacity. (Note: air springs do not increase the load-carrying capacity of the vehicle. Do not exceed the vehicle’s recommended Gross Vehicle Weight Rating [GVWR]).
Firestone’s Tundra Ride-Rite kit includes everything needed for an installation that typically takes less than one hour and comes with a two-year limited warranty. The system’s reinforced double convoluted air springs install between the frame and the axle, and the kit utilizes the vehicle’s factory holes for "no drill" installation.
Firestone also offers the Air-Rite air accessory system to complement the Tundra Ride-Rite kit, which enables drivers to make air pressure adjustments with a push of a button installed on the dashboard.
Trained technicians are available toll-free (800.888.0650) to answer any product application, installation or warranty questions Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST.
Ride-Rite air helper springs are part of Firestone’s comprehensive suspension line, which also offers Sport-Rite and Coil-Rite air helper springs. For more information, visit http://www.ride-rite.com.