Air bags

[Jnmary]

Great news my friend eases my anxiety level about 4 clicks !! Thank you

[mguerrero]

I'm actually in the process of doing the same - having a shop install some Air Lift bags with an onboard hands free AUTO adjuster - got quoted about $1000 out the door

[JeffandLori]

Originally Posted by Martsing

I thought I would need to adjust the WDH but it turns out the airbags don't actually LIFT it all that much it simply stiffens the stern more than anything else.

Marty

That's the question I had with these. It seems like if it "takes the sag out" and "returns it back to level" then it is raising the rear and taking weight off the torsion bars?

Guess I don't understand how this works.

[Jnmary]

Originally Posted by mguerrero

I'm actually in the process of doing the same - having a shop install some Air Lift bags with an onboard hands free AUTO adjuster - got quoted about $1000 out the door

That’s sounds about right my first quote was nearly the same near $950,l paid $550 with no pump .

[Norcalace]

Originally Posted by Martsing

I have the AIRLIFT 5000's and run them at 45lbs when I am pulling the Rockwood. Very stable. I have to keep a bicycle pump in the truck to adjust them. If we are parked somewhere for a few days and decide to sightsee with the TV I lower the pressure to 5lbs. Seriously thinking about an onboard compressor.

Marty

An even easier and more convenient option is a motorcycle or bicycle tire repair kit that uses the small CO2 cartridges. Screw on the hose, squeeze the trigger and up she goes!

[dennisewitte]

Originally Posted by dennisewitte

I also bought and installed my own Firestone Ride Rite air bags. It levels out my truck very nicely. No more oncoming drivers flashing headlamps at me. I run 15lb unhitched, which becomes 25-30 lb loaded. Very nice! No air pump yet. I use my 19.2v C3 cordless air compressor.

The Craftsman C3 inflator is really nice because it has a built in digital air gauge. I check the air bag pressure daily when towing.

[Jnmary]

Originally Posted by dennisewitte

The Craftsman C3 inflator is really nice because it has a built in digital air gauge. I check the air bag pressure daily when towing.

Cool gadget for sure I’ll look into this for sure [emoji106]

[Rich5117]

Waiting on delivery of 2017 F350 SRW Supercab, I believe in airbags so much that a set of Airlift 5000 along with the wireless compressor system is setting at my house just waiting to be installed. I prefer more of a ridged ride, not the float feeling, On my F250 I could usually run them around 35 psi for a really stable and level ride, but on occasion I've had them up to 60 psi depending on the road. Will never be without them.

[rblack22]

Originally Posted by Rich5117

Waiting on delivery of 2017 F350 SRW Supercab, I believe in airbags so much that a set of Airlift 5000 along with the wireless compressor system is setting at my house just waiting to be installed. I prefer more of a ridged ride, not the float feeling, On my F250 I could usually run them around 35 psi for a really stable and level ride, but on occasion I've had them up to 60 psi depending on the road. Will never be without them.

I have the same and the bags have the internal jounce. Installed myself though and like progressive insurance, saved a butt load of money

[Big1]

Originally Posted by TheWolfPaq82

Steam cleaned the underside before you installed them ?

Lol, yeah.

[Big1]

I would love to get a wireless compressor and maybe after I get a few more things but now I just use my air pump, for about $600 more think of the stuff that I can get.

[Captain America]

http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...ll-121412.html

I installed Air Lift compressor and bags for half of $850 myself.

[mguerrero]

Originally Posted by Captain America

http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...ll-121412.html

I installed Air Lift compressor and bags for half of $850 myself.

nice! I'm gonna do mine myself - cost of both kist is about 550$ for me - hope it doesn't take too long - will save me 500$ in install costs

[Rich5117]

I put mine on yesterday took little longer as I had to loosen the Deft tank to get at the drivers side bracket. Took a few breaks to warm up. All in all around 5 hours, was not in any rush. I also put in airline anti freeze, got that at Autozone. Did this even though the new system has an automatic water filter it is before the manifold.

[doc73]

Did an install in my driveway today about 2.5 hours of my time.

[thebrakeman]

If you think you need air bags in order to tow your trailer with an F250, you probably need an F350.


Airbags are for payload.
WDH is for tongue load.


Airbags may help things feel a little bit better. But don't count on 1 to do the other's job.

[Rich5117]

The brakeman, I agree if you are installing air bags to increase payload it may be wise to step up a size. However I disagree in that it is the only reason for airbags. Even new trucks squat more and may be completely with in the weight requirements, but may not be level or tend to be bouncy. Air bags help immensely with these problems. If you do the research it's the main reason dodge is installing them from factory. Dodge says not to exceed the payload even though the airbags can certainly do this.

[doc73]

Originally Posted by Rich5117

The brakeman, I agree if you are installing air bags to increase payload it may be wise to step up a size. However I disagree in that it is the only reason for airbags. Even new trucks squat more and may be completely with in the weight requirements, but may not be level or tend to be bouncy. Air bags help immensely with these problems. If you do the research it's the main reason dodge is installing them from factory. Dodge says not to exceed the payload even though the airbags can certainly do this.

I like the bags for the air ride type gain from them.