First off, if this needs to be moved to a different section, please do so. I wasnt sure where to put it since I spend most of my time in the 6.4 section.

Now, thanks to everyone for their input, feedback and previous posts/threads about airbags, compressors and installation. Those threads prove to be a tremendous resource for me during my install. As I had mentioned before, I wanted something custom looking and I believe I achieved my goal. However, in doing so it did take me a considerable amount of time to finish. For those of you who dont know or have forgotten I purchased the Firestone W217602450 Ride-Rite Kit for Ford F-250/350 and the Firestone 2198 Ride-Rite Heavy Duty Dual Air Command III Air Compressor System Firestone 2198 Ride-Rite Heavy Duty Dual Air Command III Air Compressor System . All in all it took around 12-15 hours to get everything in and functioning properly. A LOT of this time was spent on the customization in the dash. Below are a few pics as well as a link to all the pics of the install.

The dash before install (panels removed)


First I removed the cigarette lighter panel, removed the cigarette lighter and installed the gauge.


Then I installed the switches.


Then I removed the Line In plug and moved the cigarette lighter to this location.


New Dash Layout.


Then I completed the compressor install.


Then the air tank install.


Then the airbag install.


All in all I am very pleased. Although it took longer than I would have liked, the finished product is great! Click the link below to see all my pics. Thanks Again to everyone for your help!
Firestone Air Compressor Bags Installation pictures by lonzom10 - Photobucket

 

I like where you put the guage. I was wondering how that would turn out and the air lines. Great Job!

 

Good Job, time well invested

 

Thanks guys! It was a little bit of a pain but I enjoyed working on it.

Question... Obviously when I hook up the camper the pressure in the bags rises. Should I set the pressure in my bags before or after the camper is hooked up? Also, whats the general rule of thumb for amount of pressure to have?

 

Set your pressure after hookup. Just enough to level everything out.

so you may have to added a few, get out and do a visual.

I run 30 psi in mine, that is all I needed.

Don't forget you need at least 5psi empty so you don't pinch the bags.

 

I set mine up so it's automatic. That way I never have to think about it. I set the sensor so that unloaded it raised the rear end about 1/4 - 1/2" so as to always have that minimum amount of pressure in the bags. After that it's just hook up and forget it. Once the weight hits the pin the pump comes on and re-levels the truck. Slicker than hog snot.

 

I'm looking at adding the Firestone air bags and compressor to my truck. How does the panel for the cigarette lighter come out? Does it pop out or is it secured somehow?

 

Small pressure release on underside with a small flat head screw driver and pop it out. If you look closely, there's a notch under there.

 

I would like to put my custom switch panel in the 12 v cigarette location. Was it hard to move the plug down to the blank location. Has anyone done this? It looks very clean in the pics.

 

I'm wanting to add the same set up on my 08 f350 how much was the set of bags and air compressor? And how difficult is the installation?

 

I seem to recall around 500 for all the parts for mine. Two bags, 1 gal tank, aircompressor, dual gauges and all the wiring and airlines.

 

Where did you order it from? Did it all come together?