Air Bags
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Air Bags
Any body that has installed the air lift air bags - How hard a job is this . Lookin to raise the back end for towing and was looking at the super duty (good name) air bags. Do these actually raise rear of truck or just make for a stouter ride?
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Not hard at all, Shouldn't take no more than a hour per side, add about another hour for a on -board compressor
I ran the air values to the rear bumper, and have one value on each side of my licence plate.
When I'm not towing, I lower the bags down to about 15 lbs. (minimum is 10 lbs) for a smoother ride .
I really like mine, No-matter what i tow, I can adjust for the right and SAFE ride height.
My GearBox as a tongue weight of 1,400 lbs and it takes 65 lbs for the right height. Max lbs for the bags is 100 Lbs.
Hope this helps.
I ran the air values to the rear bumper, and have one value on each side of my licence plate.
When I'm not towing, I lower the bags down to about 15 lbs. (minimum is 10 lbs) for a smoother ride .
I really like mine, No-matter what i tow, I can adjust for the right and SAFE ride height.
My GearBox as a tongue weight of 1,400 lbs and it takes 65 lbs for the right height. Max lbs for the bags is 100 Lbs.
Hope this helps.
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I added a set on my work truck, and they are awesome. I use them all the time, because i am usually loaded. There are occasions when im pulling a trailer with 4-5K of tongue weight, not recommended, but these bags at 110psi will level the truck right out. You can see the bed rail flex down near the rearmost part, but it makes the truck level and handle ALOT better. I installed the Firestone Riderites, a 5 gallon tank and compressor in the toolbox. Neat little setup, with an in-cab adjustment left to right, with a dual-needle gauge. About $750 or so with the bags and control kit.
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I have airbags on my 99 and it makes a world of difference in towing and hauling. For the time being I have the air valve running out the back.
I have the compressor but haven't had the time to mount it yet. Anyone have a suggestion for location? I've ruled out the bed and no room under the hood
I have the compressor but haven't had the time to mount it yet. Anyone have a suggestion for location? I've ruled out the bed and no room under the hood
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Originally Posted by J&JProperty
I have airbags on my 99 and it makes a world of difference in towing and hauling. For the time being I have the air valve running out the back.
I have the compressor but haven't had the time to mount it yet. Anyone have a suggestion for location? I've ruled out the bed and no room under the hood
I have the compressor but haven't had the time to mount it yet. Anyone have a suggestion for location? I've ruled out the bed and no room under the hood
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