INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - (September 27, 2010) Firestone Industrial Products Company, LLC announces a new Coil-Rite™ air helper spring kit (part #4186) designed specifically for 2011 General Motors full-size SUVs, including the 2011 Cadillac Escalade, ESV, EXT; Chevrolet Avalanche 1500; Chevrolet Suburban 1500; Chevrolet Tahoe; and GMC Yukon 1500.

 

"These Coil-Rite kits are designed to accommodate the latest changes in automobile design, such as the new GM full-size SUVs that have a smaller, 4-inch diameter coil than previous model years, and to deliver the same leveling, braking and handling benefits customers have come to expect from the Firestone product line," said Todd Green, regional sales manager, Firestone Industrial Products, Ride-Rite division.

 

Firestone's Coil-Rite air helper springs fit inside a vehicle's existing coil spring and can be adjusted for varying loads and road conditions by increasing and decreasing the air pressure within the helper springs, which is as easy as adjusting the air pressure in a tire. They help maximize the vehicle's safe load carrying capacity, as well as increase vehicle stability, improve steering control and braking effectiveness, level headlight beams and reduce tire wear. The product can also help absorb road shock, providing a smooth ride for passengers and reducing the potential "bottoming out" that can be experienced in a heavily loaded SUV.

 

The no-drill Coil-Rite kit uses the truck's factory holes for an easy installation that typically takes less than one hour. The kit, which has a two-year limited warranty and an MSRP of $125.95, comes with the brackets, air springs, hardware, air lines and separate valves necessary for installation.

A pair of Coil-Rite air springs can provide up to 1,000 pounds 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 also offers an Air-Rite™ air accessory system that allows drivers to adjust the air 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.

 

Firestone offers a line of Complete Suspension Solutions that includes Ride-Rite™, Sport-Rite™, Coil-Rite™ and Level-Rite™ air helper springs; Work-Rite™ load assist springs; and the R4Tech™ hybrid air/leaf suspension system. These products have become synonymous with quality, durability and outstanding customer support. For more information, visit www.ride-rite.com.