Live at SEMA: Firestone Industrial Releases Ride-Rite F-150 Raptor Kit - Tire Review Magazine

Live at SEMA: Firestone Industrial Releases Ride-Rite F-150 Raptor Kit

As part of its "Power of Air" exhibit theme at this year’s SEMA Show (booth 23013), Firestone Industrial Products released its newest offering, the Ride-Rite Ford F-150 Raptor Kit.

The no-drill kit, which fits Ford F-150 Raptor Models from 2009-14, uses existing holes in the frame for easy installation, including an innovative tapered sleeve air spring for maximum travel while maintaining a smoother ride, according to the company. The Ford F-150 Raptor Kit is the newest product in the Sport-Rite Air Helper Springs Product Line, which the maker said improve a vehicle’s ride and handling and support up to 3,000 pounds.

Firestone also showcased Ride-Rite Air Helper Spring Kits for Dodge, Chevy and Ford, along with air accessories including the Air Command Kit for Android and the Compact Remote Air Command Kit with key fob controller.

“We continue to innovate products that meet the needs of our customers by developing solutions for various hauling requirements for a wide range of light-duty trucks and vehicles,” said Todd Green, regional sales manager for Firestone Industrial Products’ Ride-Rite Division. “Firestone invented the air spring, and we continue to improve it to meet and exceed marketplace needs to offer our customers the highest quality air spring on the market.”

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