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I am about to put some Airlift 5000 bags on my 22 F350. Are there any cheaper alternatives to the Airlift wireless compressors that y'all might recommend?
I have one of these mounted behind my rear seat. Needed an extra "T" fitting and an extra 12' of air line, but it works well so far. Ran it to my Upfitters using the Pass-Through wiring harness.
Haven't found a need to adjust the air so I fill the air bags and go. The air bags hold air for 4-5 days. I don't used push to connect fittings that will leak if taken apart.
My system is a dual Viair 400C (also used to fill tires) compressor kit ($260.00) and a regulator ($20) for each side that came with a valve to dump the air.
I am about to put some Airlift 5000 bags on my 22 F350. Are there any cheaper alternatives to the Airlift wireless compressors that y'all might recommend?
I agree with what's been said above, why be cheap at this point. I also have a 2022 Lariat 350, and I have the 5000's and an AirLift wireless remote compressor. (74000 EZ) One thing nice about it, is it splits the two sides, so you at least have a little isolation if you need to troubleshoot a leak. I had a slow leak in my right side, turned out to be the valve stem on the line coming through to the license plate.
I installed the Airlift on board compressor underneath my truck when I installed my 5k rated bags.
I would not go this route if I was to do it over.
As far as being easy is concerned having a wireless remote with a digital readout is a no brainer.
But it being worthless as far as wanting to inflate tires is my issue. Fills the bags from 5psi to 50psi in about 30 seconds.
Can always check psi days later and typically never have to add any more. Must of got lucky when I did the install and no leaks.
A friend gave me the compressor so I installed it not really thinking ahead for future needs.
To solve my problem I ended up getting a VIAIR portable compressor that connects up to my truck battery. It works fine. Takes about 5 minutes for each tire to go up 10psi. Tires are 35" x 12.5" x 18" so kinda on the big side.
When going from Baja dirt road 35psi back up to 80psi takes about 20 minutes per tire. Gotta let it cool a bit between airing up all four tires. Good excuse to drink a beer, or two.
I would of installed an storage tank underneath to help facilitate the filling.
If all your doing is bags it makes it easy for sure.
Thanks for the info. I had bags on my last truck with the manual fill valve. I have a portable Dewalt compressor that works great but it would be nice to just hit the button, especially with the memory programs for a couple of my different trailers.
Thanks. I bought a newer version with a jumper pack built in but jumper didn't work on my lawn mower this fall so returned it. Maybe I'll give this one a try.
Disclaimer; not saying this is ideal, but was my experience.
On my old 2000 I installed an airlift bag system a year or two after I got it (so 20 years ago). The compressor failed in a couple of years, bought a new one and it failed a couple years later again. Not saying they were poor quality, surely hanging out under the truck surely didn't help. For the third time, I bought a cheap (by comparison) harbor freight unit with about twice the output for around $70 along with the lifetime warranty and hooked that to the airlift solenoid pack.
Turn out the cheap HF units actually lasted longer than the airlift ones for me (would still quit after maybe 5-6 years); just kept the HF receipt/warranty in the glove box and warrantied them out for $0. On my new truck I'd like to at least put a tank and compressor and might just do this again; opt for a larger volume aftermarket unit and add the bags separately this time. Honestly compressors are one harbor freight anomaly I've had great success with. I have a cordless DCC020I unit and they are super handy to have around, but for an automotive tire they take FOREVER. Had to use one on the truck after a leaky valve stem bled it almost completely down overnight out in BFE, and I think it ran for about 25 minutes to bring it to 80psi. Saved the day though.
Another good word for the Airlift here. Third truck with them and the wireless compressor, been very happy with the product reliability and function. I opted to mount the compressor under the hood due to living three miles from a paved road. Every trip out is 6 miles of dirt, dust, mud or snow depending on the weather and I wanted to keep it out of those conditions. Some thought the under hood heat might be an issue and that is a valid thought, so far after a year and half it is still running strong. Being able to control the compressor with the remote or the phone is handy, in addition to being able to store three separate trailer settings. I also have an ARB compressor under the hood, not for quite as long but still working great.
Long winded I know but just wanted to express my satisfaction with the Airlift products and don't think you can go wrong with them.
Another good word for the Airlift here. Third truck with them and the wireless compressor, been very happy with the product reliability and function. I opted to mount the compressor under the hood due to living three miles from a paved road. Every trip out is 6 miles of dirt, dust, mud or snow depending on the weather and I wanted to keep it out of those conditions. Some thought the under hood heat might be an issue and that is a valid thought, so far after a year and half it is still running strong. Being able to control the compressor with the remote or the phone is handy, in addition to being able to store three separate trailer settings. I also have an ARB compressor under the hood, not for quite as long but still working great.
Long winded I know but just wanted to express my satisfaction with the Airlift products and don't think you can go wrong with them.
Do you possibly have more information on how you did this or have posted a write up about it? I’m interested in this option, drive down some pretty crappy roads duck hunting and concerned about loading and unloading the boat in the water, possibly getting water splashed up around an air compressor mounted on the underside of the truck. May not be an issue, but rather not take a chance.
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