Rear Lift Airbags?

Good info!

 

i wouldnt use a "T" fitting. i havent tried but i would think that it would allow air to shift from side to side from bag to bag. so if you have something in your bed and it shifts to one side that side will sag and the air will push to the other bag. i also like keeping my drivers side bag with a few more PSI than the passenger side, it helps the "taco lean" especially with a full tank of gas

 

Was thinking of getting a T. Interesting point on why it might not be a good idea.

 

I completely agree, this has been covered in other threads. I think it is best to use seperate lines and valves for each bag.

 

i dont think i would ad on board air for the airbags alone, if you have more uses for it then go for it, it literally takes 5 or 10 pumps with a bicycle pump to ad 15-30psi to the bags and that pump cost me $11

 

well,i put my ride rites on today...wasnt too bad. i had a problem with the small bracket that mounts to the outside part of the frame,the holes didnt line up correctly...i was wondering if i got a wrong part. anyone else have this problem?

 

Well I picked up a pallet of tile the other day and put 80lbs in the bags and had no issues. First with that kind of weight, I wasn't taking corners hard which would cause the truck to roll and typically any heavy loads would be centered. I have had no issues with the T fitting set up. It sure is a lot easer to deal with one valve.

 

The airbags look like the way to go. I have a question for those of you that have a lift and installed them. I have a 2.5" lift. If I install these to initally level out my truck, will I have to add so much pressure that I end up with a pretty stiff rearend and harsh ride?
Would appreciat feedback before I pull the trigger on these.
tx

 

The bags are meant to be used when you load the truck. Not when you are just driving around. I guess you could level the truck with them.

I have a 3" lift and don't notice the ride is any stiffer-I run around 10 psi or so normally.

 

I should explain a little more. I use supersprings for the rear lift. I was hoping I could remove the supersprings and just use the airbags for the lift, and also any additional load as needed.
tx

 

I have the bags on my '07DCSB w/ 5100's set at 1.75". 15psi raises the rear about an inch (maybe 1.25") over stock and is a very comfortable setting for riding around town. My truck is not level the rear is about 1" higher than the front. Remove your supersprings keep about 15psi in them and it should be close to level and happy with your ride.

David

 

Thanks, thats just what I needed to hear.

 

The bags handle ALOT of weight! Ask me how I know

 

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