The 97 CC in my sig has a B&W turnover ball and I want to install a set of Firestone Ride Rites, however, I was looking underneath the truck today and noticed that the mounting bracket for the hitch looks to be exactly where the air bag brackets would install. Does anyone know if the bags with fit with the hitch? Thanks in advance!
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...John...
1994.5 powerstroke F-350 Reg. Cab. 5 Speed 2WD DRW 4.10, Oxford White, Cab and Chassis converted to electric over hydraulic dump bed. Diy Aic, switched 10k mod, Diy exhaust brake (great help), Autometer Boost and Pyro gauges. DIY tymar. 3" downpipe. No exhaust after downpipe...hehehe... Dp-tuner F5, No Start, Stock, 40 Tow, 80 Eco
Firestone came up with a new model for the B&W hitch and their airbags a few years ago, I have them on my truck. I wish I could remember the model number [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shrug.gif[/img] but it's been about 3 years since I installed them.
But yes, there is a specific model number for this setup and they do work great.
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"Early" '99, 4-98, F350 2WD CC DRW Lariat, Diablo tuner, Swamps 20* HPOP, 4" turbo back straight pipe & a 5" tip, S&B 12" open element air filter, CCV mod, EBV gutted, Vedder's built 4R100 with triple disk convertor, 6.0 trans cooler, Dfuser T/C lockup mod, DieselSite coolant filter, DieselSite TurboMaster, ITP reg fuel return, 4:10 gear w/lmtd slip,Centramatics, Western Diesel gauges, AIC, Ride Rite air bags & onboard compressor kit, Super-Vu convex mirrors, R.D.S. 91 gal. diamond plate aux fuel tank & toolbox combo, B&W gooseneck & 18K companion 5th wheel setup, Rhino lined, Drawtite 1,000lb leveler bars, Drawtite Activator II, Brown's Welding shop (New Braunfels,Tx)full grill/bumper/headlight guard, TurboNet V-Gate.
I poked around on www.towshop.com and I found a set of Ride Rites that work with the 99-04 trucks and have a 5th wheel. The upper mount looks completely different than the model that is not compatible with the 5th. The model number is 2330. I'll give them a call tomorrow! Thanks!!!
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...John...
1994.5 powerstroke F-350 Reg. Cab. 5 Speed 2WD DRW 4.10, Oxford White, Cab and Chassis converted to electric over hydraulic dump bed. Diy Aic, switched 10k mod, Diy exhaust brake (great help), Autometer Boost and Pyro gauges. DIY tymar. 3" downpipe. No exhaust after downpipe...hehehe... Dp-tuner F5, No Start, Stock, 40 Tow, 80 Eco
I had no problems installing the ride rites with the B&W. I had just had to add a 1/4" spacer to the bracket but if they have a new style that requires no extra stuff that would be cool.
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96' F250SC, 4X4 PSD,E40D,285 Toyo M55's, 28K trans cooler,Chip, sonix, tricumulator, HX mod, Autometer in overhead console, open air filter, shimmed, 7.3 intercooler, superduty turbo, 17*,electric fuel,4" exhaust, Fumoto Valve, Bigfoot camper. 160cc DIY injectors. ATS turbo housing.
I just got an email from firestone that says "The only kit we have available for your truck is part number 2071. This kit mounts on the out side of the frame, centered over the axle, and
onto the spring pack. The upper bracket is 13.5" end-to-end, and the
mounting holes are 12.5" center-to-center. This may interfere with your
hitch so we suggest taking measurements before ordering" I don't know, but maybe it has something to do with DRW? I would love for these to bolt up with as little headache is possible, but there is Murphy's law to deal with! Thanks yall!
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...John...
1994.5 powerstroke F-350 Reg. Cab. 5 Speed 2WD DRW 4.10, Oxford White, Cab and Chassis converted to electric over hydraulic dump bed. Diy Aic, switched 10k mod, Diy exhaust brake (great help), Autometer Boost and Pyro gauges. DIY tymar. 3" downpipe. No exhaust after downpipe...hehehe... Dp-tuner F5, No Start, Stock, 40 Tow, 80 Eco
The Firestones that I have should work, part number 2400 I believe.
There is however an issue with drill-less mounting bracket and a hidden hitch. The rails of the hitch run front to back on the frame, covering the factory hole required to mount your bags. A hole must be drilled through the hitch bracket.
Not sure about the B&W but something to consider.
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2008 FX4 F350 6.4L Dually Long Box, Black on Black PICTURES
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I just installed a set of Firestones and I also have the B&W.
All the supplied brackets fit.
Do your self a favor and take off the spare tire. This will give you much more room to work.
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2003, F250, Super Duty, Super Cab, 7.3, Auto, 4X4 Silver, 2" lift in front only, 46 gal fuel tank, Billet Grill, 285X75X16 BFG MT, Bilsteins, Firestone Air Rear, B&W Gooseneck, We call it the "Silver Knocker"
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