DX3 Air Bag Mod

[Webefine]

I finally got the parts gathered up and found the time to do my air bag mod. I did a manual 3 valve system on each side so I will have complete control up and down. I know this setup isn't for everyone but this is going to suit my needs well and in my trial run today it worked great. The use of this system is only for lowering or raising the rig at campground, boondocking, getting in and out of off road riding areas ect it is not going to be used driving down the highway. The original height control system is still in place and works as designed.

I installed the valves in the first storage compartment on each side behind the rear wheels. Looks like the pictures are sideways, sorry don't know how to fix that.

[halla]

Nice and clean, good installation

[FOURWHL]

Very nice work! Still figuring out what I want to do but this should definitely work as you explained.

[Jammer151]

Webefine, how much higher can you lift the backend when you use the manual mode?

[Webefine]

I never really measured it (but I will), a honest guess would be 3" to 4" at the hitch. Now I do not use it while driving on the highway just for maneuvering off road or tight areas.

[KatnKeith]

Just for clarity :






Especially like that it appears all your valve handles are set up so that gravity and vibration can only return the system to normal operation. Elegant design.

[Jammer151]

That would be perfect. There are a few places where we dry camp that the last .3 miles is sketchy and and extra 3-4" would make a big difference.

[bclemens]

Note to self...track serial number, void any and all warranties.

"Hey, my fridge isn't working I need to get..." "Nope, denied" I think that air adjustment created uneven centrifugal force that made the fridge system malfunction.

[Ctoth11]

Bclemens are you saying that by adding air bags or change it voids warranty?

[bclemens]

Ummm, no, I was just joking.

I assumed the use of "uneven centrifugal force causing the fridge to malfunction" was a giveaway, but just to be safe...I was not saying it voided the warranty.

Actually there is a federal law on the books that prohibits you from voiding warranty for areas NOT affected by a modification. So adding a hitch, can't void the AC warranty. Now, could he void the airbag warranty? Sure...but only if its determined that the modification somehow affected the air bags in a bad way. But it seems to me they know what they're doing and aren't concerned about that as they could fix anything they might inadvertently mess up anyway.

[Ctoth11]

Thanks. I got concerned for a quick second. I do apologize for my naivety. Lol. Thank You

[bclemens]

No worries...it lets me use big words like "centrifugal" on multiple occasions so it doesn't appear like i had to look it up because I forgot how to spell it.

[Ctoth11]

Lol.

[Jammer151]

Originally Posted by bclemens

Note to self...track serial number, void any and all warranties.

"Hey, my fridge isn't working I need to get..." "Nope, denied" I think that air adjustment created uneven centrifugal force that made the fridge system malfunction.

I meant we only at RV resort camps and that while the extra height would help us get over some of the speed bumps I would never do what Webefine has done

[Webefine]

The truth is my set up started out as a air dump but while putting my plan together I decided that having the ability to raise or lower the rig would be great because we also get off the beaten path a lot. AGAIN I would never use it going down the highway.

[bclemens]

I think its a great idea. The more mods the merrier.

[TeamWatts]

While I was in Elkhart last week, I went to Hills Truck and they installed the manual Air Dump just like the ones that are being ordered on the ones going through the line now. It is awesome and not to expensive to have installed. Most cost is labor but well worth it. It was a little over $500. Now when I am in a spot where the front wheels were coming off the ground (not suggested) I am able to lower the rear and the jacks have less travel and therfore the front has less to catch up to the rear for level.

[TeamWatts]

Get Freightliner to install when in Elkhart

[FOURWHL]

Hmmm wonder if they'd just sell me the parts.... I tried at my local freightliner and they just looked at me weird.

Also Brian, if you learn to use emoticons it'll avoid some of this confusion!

[TeamWatts]

Originally Posted by FOURWHL

Hmmm wonder if they'd just sell me the parts.... I tried at my local freightliner and they just looked at me weird.

Also Brian, if you learn to use emoticons it'll avoid some of this confusion!

Not sure. But you could give Hills Truck a call and ask for their Parts Manager, Brian.