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Laughing Gas
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Air Bag Question/Discussion...
I was wondering what PSI you all run on your air bags when empty. Right now I have a 200 LB cap on the back and the Timbrens are almost touching. If I put a load of groceries in the bed they do touch and it makes for a rough ride so I ordered the air bags. Thanks for the input and happy holidays!
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Depends a lot on your load.
You need to have at least 5lbs to not pinch them when you are empty. Instructions will tell you the exact amount.
That would be for an unloaded ride. Then you air up as much as you need to bring the truck level. Loads will determine that.
You need to have at least 5lbs to not pinch them when you are empty. Instructions will tell you the exact amount.
That would be for an unloaded ride. Then you air up as much as you need to bring the truck level. Loads will determine that.
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First, happy holidays, just got back on line. Second, thanks for all the replies, all helpful info. My truck has the blanking plate for the DEF filler neck next to the gas filler neck so that is where I will run my air fill lines to.
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OK...thanks for all of the replies! After riding around on these things for about a week, I have come to the conclusion the 10psi unloaded is best for me with the cap on the back. Now for my next question, as infrequently as I plan on using the airbags I am not inclined to drop the coin for an on-board compressor system. What is the manual inflation guys using to air up (12V compressor)? When I was testing the bags after installation I was easily able to achieve 50 psi with a bike pump and the truck on the ground so I would imagine anything to heavy duty is not needed. I’m sticking with the manual inflation so please don’t try to sell me on an on-board system. Thanks for the input...
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OK...thanks for all of the replies! After riding around on these things for about a week, I have come to the conclusion the 10psi unloaded is best for me with the cap on the back. Now for my next question, as infrequently as I plan on using the airbags I am not inclined to drop the coin for an on-board compressor system. What is the manual inflation guys using to air up (12V compressor)? When I was testing the bags after installation I was easily able to achieve 50 psi with a bike pump and the truck on the ground so I would imagine anything to heavy duty is not needed. I’m sticking with the manual inflation so please don’t try to sell me on an on-board system. Thanks for the input...
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at first I went with this one:
Black & Decker Air Station Inflator : Target
lasted about one or two uses and knew I had to do better - too slow - too long !
then I tried a 100psi horrible freight one - gave that one away quickly too !
now I have 150 psi Craftsman portable that looks a lot like this porter cable:
with a 25 foot coiled hose I keep in the basement of the rv - it does the truck tires @ 80, the trailair hitch @ 100 and the rv tires @ 110 !
Black & Decker Air Station Inflator : Target
lasted about one or two uses and knew I had to do better - too slow - too long !
then I tried a 100psi horrible freight one - gave that one away quickly too !
now I have 150 psi Craftsman portable that looks a lot like this porter cable:
with a 25 foot coiled hose I keep in the basement of the rv - it does the truck tires @ 80, the trailair hitch @ 100 and the rv tires @ 110 !
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OK...thanks for all of the replies! After riding around on these things for about a week, I have come to the conclusion the 10psi unloaded is best for me with the cap on the back. Now for my next question, as infrequently as I plan on using the airbags I am not inclined to drop the coin for an on-board compressor system. What is the manual inflation guys using to air up (12V compressor)? When I was testing the bags after installation I was easily able to achieve 50 psi with a bike pump and the truck on the ground so I would imagine anything to heavy duty is not needed. I’m sticking with the manual inflation so please don’t try to sell me on an on-board system. Thanks for the input...
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I got one of these for the end of my compressor - much more convenient and attached with quick connects for ease of use:
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