Replacing one or both bags in the air ride

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Nov 11, 2009 | 11:53 AM

Billy Blaggs

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Replacing one or both bags in the air ride

Has anyone done this and does anyone have instructions?
I have a leak in my drivers side bag that won't let the truck rise.

Thanks.

Nov 21, 2009 | 11:07 AM

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I just replaced the air bags with springs with a package I bought from Strutmasters. Doing the replacement is not that hard although Strutmasters instructions are sometimes vague for a novice like myself. If you replace a leaking bag, you will also need to replace the line dryer. I don't think either of those is that difficult, either.

Nov 23, 2009 | 09:54 AM

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Thanks I tackled it this weekend and it was a piece of cake. the only tool I used was a screwdriver to pry off the old bag from the bottom piece.

Nov 24, 2009 | 06:05 AM

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Billy, did you go with the OEM bags or aftermarket?

Nov 24, 2009 | 10:01 AM

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It seems mine only drops from the rear axel , never the front , have no idea why ....and will kill my battery after a few days of it trying to self level itself

Nov 25, 2009 | 11:58 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by seventyseven250

Billy, did you go with the OEM bags or aftermarket?

I went with Strutmasters. $99.00 per bag

Nov 25, 2009 | 12:00 PM

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It seems mine only drops from the rear axel , never the front , have no idea why ....and will kill my battery after a few days of it trying to self level itself

Probably because one of the rear bags has a leak. Get under the truck with a soapy water spray bottle and spray both of the bags and lines thoroughly. That's what I did and the leak was apparent pretty quickly.