INDIANAPOLIS -- Firestone Industrial Products Co. has announced that its Ride-Rite air helper spring kits are now available for new-model Sprinter vans.

Firestone said the kit offers maximum load support and ride comfort by using air pressure to adjust the Firestone helper springs to compensate for varying loads and road conditions "maintaining a quality ride at all times."

"The new Dodge Sprinter has more interior space, can seat up to 10 passengers and has extra storage facilities available when it is used as a minibus," said Paul Gibson, product manager of Firestone Industrial Products' Ride-Rite division.

"Firestone's Ride-Rite air helper springs keep the Sprinter's leaf springs from sagging under the extra weight and causing possible damage."

Additionally, because Firestone's Ride-Rite kit works by keeping the vehicle level, it helps maintain brake effectiveness, reduce tire wear and bottoming out, level off-center loads (individual inflation valves allow for separate side-to-side adjustment) and increase vehicle stability.

"Plus, we're able to take full advantage of the Dodge Sprinter's load carrying because each Ride-Rite system is specifically designed for a particular application," Gibson added.

A pair of Ride-Rite air springs can provide up to 5,000 pounds of load-leveling capacity. Firestone offers an accessory system that enables drivers to make air pressure adjustments by pushing a button installed on the dashboard.

For more information, go to www.ride-rite.com.

Rostra RearSight camera available

LAURINBURG, N.C. -- Rostra Precision Controls Inc. has developed a back-up camera system for the Dodge Sprinter.

The new Rostra RearSight kit consists of a heavy-duty, waterproof color image camera that mounts above the rear doors to provide drivers with a 150-degree wide-angle view behind the vehicle.

The camera features auto infrared for night vision and a heavy-duty bracket with a 5-foot harness, which allows users to easily adjust the camera's angle.

Inside the vehicle the system uses a 3.5-inch TFT-LCD monitor that mounts into the headliner with a special mounting stem and bracket. The monitor features dual video inputs - for navigation, interior camera and/or DVD - and a wide-angle view with reverse override.

Rostra says the Dodge Sprinter van RearSight installs in 30 minutes; it recommends professional installation. For more information, go to www.rostra.com.