Installing Firestone Ride Rite Air Bags Tomorrow.

[Ken K.]

The installation seems simple. They just bolt on, no drilling, not using the T-piece for the air line because I don't want cross filling and risk throwing the center of balance to the outside on curves. So each bag will have it's own valve. Any other tips I should know before I slap these on?

[Platokidd]

Each bag should have its own valve. On my last truck I installed the fill valves in the bumper next to the license plates.

Are ya gonna take pics of the install

[Ken K.]

I'll post pics once I'm done.

[A32Deuce]

I put my fill valves in 2 empty holes in license plate with a hex cap on stem, looks like 2 bolts.

[Bartlett]

Imo just tee it and be done with it, I've had them both ways and you won't notice the difference. A bigger concern/pain is not having a on board air supply. It becomes a pain to remember to air up the bags. Truck rides ruff with no trailer and bags aired up. So dumping air and refilling is a pain....overall bags work great,consider full kit with on board compressor. ..

[spower]

Easy install...but I did eventually go to on board controls, way nicer!! Also an easy install.

[Chief4774]

Our Sunseeker 2290S came with the Ride Rite, but with no instructions for filling. Could you let us know what psi we should pump them to? They are independently filled.
Thanks,
Larry

[Pauls Toy Hauler]

Originally Posted by Bartlett

A bigger concern/pain is not having a on board air supply. It becomes a pain to remember to air up the bags. Truck rides ruff with no trailer and bags aired up. So dumping air and refilling is a pain....overall bags work great,consider full kit with on board compressor. ..

This^^^. Highly recommend adding onboard air supply. I wouldn't even install without it.

[PenJoe]

Our 2014 Sunseeker 2500TS had 50 lbs.when the dealer delivered it to us. The ride is a little harsh empty, but it OK when towing a 19' boat. May try them at 30 lbs. when not towing.

Ride-Rite air bags are adjustable for the load. Exanple, we tow a cargo trailer with a 2013 Silverado 1500. When we run the truck empty, we use 10 lbs and this is even ok if the cargo trailer is empty. When the trailer is loaded and we have items in the bed, we run the bags at 30-40 lbs. Probably the best test is to see if your Sunseeker is level front to rear.

[PenJoe]

We have had Ride-Rites on 4 vehicle. For manual filling, the area of the rear license plate is most convenient. Note, when you air these bags up, it takes extremely little air. So very a quick spurt of air could make a 10-20 lbs difference. The same goes with deflating-very little air out will surprise you at the change. Have a dependable air gauge when you do it.

[MilCop4523]

Drilled my 2 bolt holes in rear plate holder and ran lines out through them.

[pdqparalegal1]

Do drivers side first, way easier that way,

[A32Deuce]

Class C bags, 5 pounds air is the minimum air pressure. 100 pounds is maximum.

[robertew]

As I recall, you were asking for a tip. The second vehicle I installed them on, I bent the tail on the inside frame nuts, nearly 90 degrees so they could be reached through access hole in the frame. I'd not done this on the first install and spent hours, fighting getting the bolts started. Maybe, this is a unique problem to an F-150

[Mark1]

Yeh my 2015 2500 Sunseeker came with them.they have the air valves one inside the compartment where the dump valves are and the other in a compartment on the other side of camper.One of my projects is to pipe them in a central spot when I have time and can get the proper size tubing.What on board compressor is suggested?
thanks
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[jagmaster]

I am waiting to put the airbags on my dually. Long planned. I want to set up a compressor system to air up my tires also.

[Kenny kustom]

Arb dual compressor.
I can run an air impact off it, and it fits under my seat.


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[doc73]

Is it like a massaging chair when it fires up?

I had the Loadlifters on my 1500. I put the valves by the license plate. Never had an issue filling and deflating without a compressor. Filled when I left, drained once we got home.

[Kenny kustom]

Originally Posted by doc73

Is it like a massaging chair when it fires up?

I had the Loadlifters on my 1500. I put the valves by the license plate. Never had an issue filling and deflating without a compressor. Filled when I left, drained once we got home.

It's the wife's chair....😜


2016 Sabre 36QBOK
2015 Ram 3500 CUMMINS

I AM NOT THE WEIGHT POLICE...

[doc73]

Moving on....