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Also, does the #2535 fit the truck with the Ford GN/ 5er prep on it?
The 2535 kit does fit with the factory 5th wheel/GN bracket on there. At first I thought it wouldn't just by looking at it.
One key thing you need to know, which I had to figure out on my own.
The big bolt for the passenger side air bag bracket, the big bolt that secures the top bracket to the frame , is tricky. If you look, the bolt will bottom out on the ford Gn bracket before it can be tightened. The fix is to use a couple extra washers in addition to the lock washer which will allow you to torque down this big bolt without it poking thru the hole in the frame too far so that it doesn't bottom out on the ford Gn bracket.
It's tricky and took me a good while to hold my tongue and everything else just right to get it to work right.
Get your 1 1/8" socket ready, it's a tight space up in there.
Also, I tried mightily, but I just could not get the air bag brackets done properly without removing the spare tire...save yourself the headache and go ahead and take the spare down and out of the way.
I have them on my 13 DRW. Trailer has 2300+ pin weight and rode miserable. Back end was lower than the front. I have airlift 5000 ultimates, and they made a night and day difference in the way the truck rides with the trailer on. After installing the Airlifts, I think that Firestone has a nicer bracket to mount to the axle. I have an Airlift wirelessAir kit too, but haven't installed yet since I'm still unsure where I want the compressor.
here are pics of my wireless one kit install. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post13900314
I have since moved the viair compressor to its own bracket off the chassis to quiet the vibration in the cab.. made my own insulators with wood floor adhesive hardened in the bottom of some bathroom size paper cups.
I mounted the controller for the shocks and airbags to a plate attached to the from bed crossmember. Aluminum plate purchased at Lowes I think. The airlift compressor is secured to the next cross member back..
This compressor will be coming out when I connect the controller air line to the viair tank. Then I can use the airlift compressor to manage the air in my Trailair Triglide pinbox airbag remotely too
The 2535 kit does fit with the factory 5th wheel/GN bracket on there. At first I thought it wouldn't just by looking at it.
One key thing you need to know, which I had to figure out on my own.
The big bolt for the passenger side air bag bracket, the big bolt that secures the top bracket to the frame , is tricky. If you look, the bolt will bottom out on the ford Gn bracket before it can be tightened. The fix is to use a couple extra washers in addition to the lock washer which will allow you to torque down this big bolt without it poking thru the hole in the frame too far so that it doesn't bottom out on the ford Gn bracket.
It's tricky and took me a good while to hold my tongue and everything else just right to get it to work right.
Get your 1 1/8" socket ready, it's a tight space up in there.
Also, I tried mightily, but I just could not get the air bag brackets done properly without removing the spare tire...save yourself the headache and go ahead and take the spare down and out of the way.
Ok! Thanks, looks like everything I need to know. Now to find a round tuit! They can be hard to come by!!!!!!! Lolol
here are pics of my wireless one kit install. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post13900314
I have since moved the viair compressor to its own bracket off the chassis to quiet the vibration in the cab.. made my own insulators with wood floor adhesive hardened in the bottom of some bathroom size paper cups.
I mounted the controller for the shocks and airbags to a plate attached to the from bed crossmember. Aluminum plate purchased at Lowes I think. The airlift compressor is secured to the next cross member back..
This compressor will be coming out when I connect the controller air line to the viair tank. Then I can use the airlift compressor to manage the air in my Trailair Triglide pinbox airbag remotely too
The only thing I worry about with that is salt/ water related issues. I had seen a while back where someone put the compressor and valve in an ammo can under the truck. I like that idea but have been dragging my feet. Would still need to add a remote intake filter and find somewhere to put that, probably run it up under the hood somewhere. Originally I wanted it under the back seat to keep it out of the elements, but decided I don't want to give the space up. I've got 14 straight days off around the holidays, maybe I'll get to fooling with it.
The only thing I worry about with that is salt/ water related issues. I had seen a while back where someone put the compressor and valve in an ammo can under the truck. I like that idea but have been dragging my feet. Would still need to add a remote intake filter and find somewhere to put that, probably run it up under the hood somewhere. Originally I wanted it under the back seat to keep it out of the elements, but decided I don't want to give the space up. I've got 14 straight days off around the holidays, maybe I'll get to fooling with it.
for the Airlift pump, I haven't seen any indication of water spray this high up, and it doesn't run very often.
for the Viair compressor, I have a remote intake with filter behind the back seat. Someone else did it here (Porthole, Golfmedik?) and I copied it.
Golfmedik - his viair install https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post13773795
The only thing I worry about with that is salt/ water related issues. I had seen a while back where someone put the compressor and valve in an ammo can under the truck. I like that idea but have been dragging my feet. Would still need to add a remote intake filter and find somewhere to put that, probably run it up under the hood somewhere. Originally I wanted it under the back seat to keep it out of the elements, but decided I don't want to give the space up. I've got 14 straight days off around the holidays, maybe I'll get to fooling with it.
FWIW.........For me.......Just getting started is a big step toward the solution. I tend to think it to death........
........"Don't Think it to Death...Do It".........
Monday she goes back to the dealer for a paint sealant........
I am holding off putting on the tonneau cover until the bed gets the spray liner. Scheduled after Christmas.......
The Moose guard will happen at the same time.........
Roy, you know your truck comes from the factory with a paint sealant ........
12-12-2014, 10:05 PM
........"Don't Think it to Death...Do It".........
