Positive: Firestone Air Bags

[ColoradoRick]

I finally got airbags installed on my Tundra to help support the rear while towing Rocky.

Since the dealership price was very close to Amazon ($437) I went with them and had them install them for me. The dealers sells another brand, too, but I've only read positive reviews on the Firestone.

I did not getting the optional on-board compressor and dash gauge as the price was too much for Mr. Budget (Over $1,000)

I could tell no difference driving around this afternoon but can't wait to try them out when I hook up for a trip soon. (Or I may just go hook up on a warm day to play around.). They put the air inflators in both sides of my license plate in the rear.

Before and after pics and the inflator.

[howellma]

I put the same air bags on my tundra, the truck was level but spots in the interstate would cause it to bounce badly. I now need to adjust the hitch so the trailer will be level. You have to experiment with the air pressure.

[Pyromedic]

I love my Firestone airbags. I've had them in my Nissan Titan for 5 years now with no issues. I keep around 20psi in them when I'm not hauling and fill them to around 40psi with my trailer attached. With my 2" lift in the front to level my truck and hook the trailer up, the truck sits perfect.

[Mr. Dan]

I have a set of these Firestone air bags on my truck to make it level when loaded. I paid the big Ama... retailer $302.39 (W217602430 Ride-Rite Kit) for them and installed them myself lying on a concrete pad in a COE campground on Lake Texoma. The old boy was plenty sore after getting under and out from under the truck about 80 times!

[Kuba]

Best thing ever, had them on 5 of my trucks. Keep them around 35psi empty to be comfortable. Add psi as required. Keep a small 1#v compressor in truck

[emm-dee]

$1,000 for a wireless controlled compressor sounds more than a little bit high. You can get the AirLift wireless systems for $280-$380, depending on whether you want single line or dual line system. Very easy installation.

[Paddytbud]

Looks good I have Air Lift bags and love them made a ton of difference. I would look for an on board compressor, it's not needed but I have one and it sure is nice to be able to adjust on the fly it's well worth the money.

[jshenry]

I put these on my truck. Had them I installed. Install was less than 100.00.

[jorn_k]

I just got mine installed on my ‘16 2500 and I’m pleased as punch. Got the heavy duty compressor and das controller. Radco of MN (Burnsville)did a stellar job; exceeded my expectations

[HeavyPuller]

I put them on my 2016 f-150 work fantastic. Pulled our 35 footer to Florida and got back to Tennessee traded trucks, f-250. So now have a set of air bags/load lifters that fits a 2015, 2016 and 207, f-150 if anyone needs a almost new set.

[HeavyPuller]

Originally Posted by jorn_k

I just got mine installed on my ‘16 2500 and I’m pleased as punch. Got the heavy duty compressor and das controller. Radco of MN (Burnsville)did a stellar job; exceeded my expectations

Originally Posted by Roger D.

I put them on my 2016 f-150 work fantastic. Pulled our 35 footer to Florida and got back to Tennessee traded trucks, f-250. So now have a set of air bags/load lifters that fits a 2015, 2016 and 2017, f-150 if anyone needs a almost new set.

[Restcure]

I'm intrigued by the airbags but I haven't seen a need for them. If I was pulling a fiver, sure... but while airbags will make your truck level while hooked up to a TT, they do nothing to redistribute weight. That's the purpose of a WDH.

What are you folks using them for?

[HeavyPuller]

Well for me first of all I agree about the wdh and it's purpose. That put aside the reason I had them put on my f-150 is to; (1. Give the appearance that the TT and truck lookd level and they did. (2. And I kinda think it did shift some weight, ever how little, toward the front of the truck. (3. Most it important it does take some of the stress off suspension systems in the back and BEST of all it made me feel better. Keeper in the wind my friend..

[mike50joyce]

The air bags help with the suspension. Most suspensions are progressive so they start off soft then stiffen with more compression. Air bags definitely help the ride factor.

[BandJCarm]

I couldn't function without mine. I love the remote and change-on-the-fly functionality too.

I keep hearing they only level, but they don't affect the actual ride. Yes, they do affect the ride, or mine do. I have to crank mine up too high, IMHO, to make them work best while trailering, but they really help.....and it's obvious when I 'forget' to crank it up after hooking up.

[EdJunior]

A must have with a 5th wheel. The wireless compressor...priceless. IMO.

[Svtyone]

Originally Posted by BandJCarm

I couldn't function without mine. I love the remote and change-on-the-fly functionality too.

I keep hearing they only level, but they don't affect the actual ride. Yes, they do affect the ride, or mine do. I have to crank mine up too high, IMHO, to make them work best while trailering, but they really help.....and it's obvious when I 'forget' to crank it up after hooking up.

If your under the 100psi then your not way too high lol

[EdJunior]

Originally Posted by BandJCarm

I couldn't function without mine. I love the remote and change-on-the-fly functionality too.

I keep hearing they only level, but they don't affect the actual ride. Yes, they do affect the ride, or mine do. I have to crank mine up too high, IMHO, to make them work best while trailering, but they really help.....and it's obvious when I 'forget' to crank it up after hooking up.

My last couple of trips I've had to air up to around 60 - 70 psi. I used to be good at 40 - 50. I think my shocks may be shot. They are after all only 6 years old (70K miles).

And yes, with a 5th wheel, it certainly helps with the ride. Especially in the concrete jungle. Around Houston, I still have to slow down on some particularly bad stretches of concrete, but aired up to 60 or so psi, The ride is much less bouncy/jouncy.

[wmbuttion]

Installed on my 2014 Ram 3500 dually. Difference in ride awsome. What helps to is the Trailair on 5th wheel pin box. Good luck