1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site
    Quick Links: What after market head unit you running??? Oil Filter Change 2009 Tacoma Prerunner Diff Fluid AC Fan only work on HIGH 2nd Gen Bolt On Grill Mirror wire cover replacement part(s)?

AIR BAGS = AWESOME!!!

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by MagneticTaco79, Jul 12, 2014.

Page 9 of 11
  1. Apr 13, 2015 at 9:03 AM
    #161
    HolyHandGrenade

    #161
    HolyHandGrenade NOOB

    Joined:
    Mar 25, 2013
    Member:
    #100579
    Messages:
    11,797
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Tim
    Garage Most Likely
    Vehicle:
    DCFB (RIP)
    Some Stuff
    Nope
     
    HolyHandGrenade, Apr 13, 2015
    #161
  2. Apr 13, 2015 at 9:36 AM
    #162
    DJB1

    #162
    DJB1 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 8, 2013
    Member:
    #105835
    Messages:
    2,222
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Dave
    SLC, UT
    Vehicle:
    2003 Regular Cab 4X4 5MT
    nope
     
    DJB1, Apr 13, 2015
    #162
  3. Apr 13, 2015 at 11:47 AM
    #163
    Rx7turbo2

    #163
    Rx7turbo2 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 30, 2014
    Member:
    #128870
    Messages:
    144
    Gender:
    Male
    Canada
    Vehicle:
    2020 TRD OR DCSB (Current) 2005 TRD OR DCSB (Sold)
    Nope
     
    Rx7turbo2, Apr 13, 2015
    #163
  4. Apr 18, 2015 at 6:50 PM
    #164
    Notoneiota

    #164
    Notoneiota Claud Bawls molested my cat.

    Joined:
    Aug 24, 2014
    Member:
    #136871
    Messages:
    1,241
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Mike
    Oakdale & Grand Rapids, MN
    Vehicle:
    14 Tacoma DCLB TRD Sport
    Mostly stock with a few minor mods.
    Installed some Firestone air bags today. Highly recommend it. I intend to start hauling a couple motorcycles in the bed so I figured they'd help. Just driving empty the truck has a much smoother ride. I don't feel the little jiggles and bumps like I used to. Ride is much less "truck" like.
     
    Notoneiota, Apr 18, 2015
    #164
  5. Apr 18, 2015 at 7:09 PM
    #165
    lobsterbait

    #165
    lobsterbait The Wall

    Joined:
    Jul 13, 2014
    Member:
    #133882
    Messages:
    1,723
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Not Paul
    Parker CO
    Vehicle:
    Goose
    Just a couple things
    Ive had my Firestone bags installed for 6 months now with daystar cradles. Originally installed in anticipation of towing all my life possessions across country upon getting out of the military. I towed 4000 pounds in the trailer with five 33 Inch Toyo Mud Terrains in the back without squatting and with no issues. Really helped out a lot. I had my street shoes on for the trip.

    IMG_9166.jpg
     
    lobsterbait, Apr 18, 2015
    #165
  6. Apr 18, 2015 at 7:17 PM
    #166
    maxpower29

    #166
    maxpower29 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 7, 2011
    Member:
    #52525
    Messages:
    8,014
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jordan
    Nova Scotia, Canada
    Vehicle:
    2011 Tacoma 4x4 2.7 5 speed SWB
    All season mats, 2nd filter delete, DT header, Jardine cat-back, URD shifter, Bilstein 5100's all around at .85 front with Eibachs + .25 passenger/.5 drivers spacers and 1.5 AAL, 0w20 synthetic, Scanguage II, extra D rings, OEM backup camera+Mirror, bed mat, Extang Solid Fold, Popnlock 5300, Pro Comp 7089's 4.5bs 285/70/17 Revo 2s, De-badged
    Whats the most weight you guys have put in the rear with the air bags?
     
    maxpower29, Apr 18, 2015
    #166
  7. Apr 18, 2015 at 7:31 PM
    #167
    HolyHandGrenade

    #167
    HolyHandGrenade NOOB

    Joined:
    Mar 25, 2013
    Member:
    #100579
    Messages:
    11,797
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Tim
    Garage Most Likely
    Vehicle:
    DCFB (RIP)
    Some Stuff
    Don't answer this. The payload nazis are lurking... :D
     
    HolyHandGrenade, Apr 18, 2015
    #167
  8. Apr 18, 2015 at 7:48 PM
    #168
    maxpower29

    #168
    maxpower29 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 7, 2011
    Member:
    #52525
    Messages:
    8,014
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jordan
    Nova Scotia, Canada
    Vehicle:
    2011 Tacoma 4x4 2.7 5 speed SWB
    All season mats, 2nd filter delete, DT header, Jardine cat-back, URD shifter, Bilstein 5100's all around at .85 front with Eibachs + .25 passenger/.5 drivers spacers and 1.5 AAL, 0w20 synthetic, Scanguage II, extra D rings, OEM backup camera+Mirror, bed mat, Extang Solid Fold, Popnlock 5300, Pro Comp 7089's 4.5bs 285/70/17 Revo 2s, De-badged
    I dont mean jamming as much weight you can, I mean hitting the payload and feeling confident really. I like knowing what people tow because my taller 900lb ATV is different then a bunch of dirt etc
     
    maxpower29, Apr 18, 2015
    #168
  9. Apr 18, 2015 at 7:51 PM
    #169
    NotRed

    #169
    NotRed Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 30, 2014
    Member:
    #139429
    Messages:
    2,344
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jimbow
    Tennessee
    Here's where I mounted my fill valves. I put them under the license plate lights with the hope that being there will protect them from my boot toes when climbing in and out of the bed.

    Fill Valves.jpg
     
    NotRed, Apr 18, 2015
    #169
  10. Apr 18, 2015 at 7:56 PM
    #170
    maxpower29

    #170
    maxpower29 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 7, 2011
    Member:
    #52525
    Messages:
    8,014
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jordan
    Nova Scotia, Canada
    Vehicle:
    2011 Tacoma 4x4 2.7 5 speed SWB
    All season mats, 2nd filter delete, DT header, Jardine cat-back, URD shifter, Bilstein 5100's all around at .85 front with Eibachs + .25 passenger/.5 drivers spacers and 1.5 AAL, 0w20 synthetic, Scanguage II, extra D rings, OEM backup camera+Mirror, bed mat, Extang Solid Fold, Popnlock 5300, Pro Comp 7089's 4.5bs 285/70/17 Revo 2s, De-badged
    dumb question but what do you guys use to fill the bags? Just a hand pump? Must not take long to fill though
     
    maxpower29, Apr 18, 2015
    #170
  11. Apr 18, 2015 at 7:59 PM
    #171
    CASTRATE

    #171
    CASTRATE Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 10, 2012
    Member:
    #84491
    Messages:
    822
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Gabe
    SW of Tulsa, OK
    Vehicle:
    2012 4x4 SR5 6spd
    Dammit I need to do this
     
    CASTRATE, Apr 18, 2015
    #171
  12. Apr 18, 2015 at 8:08 PM
    #172
    lobsterbait

    #172
    lobsterbait The Wall

    Joined:
    Jul 13, 2014
    Member:
    #133882
    Messages:
    1,723
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Not Paul
    Parker CO
    Vehicle:
    Goose
    Just a couple things
    Like I said earlier on I towed a trailer with 4000 pounds in it from San Diego to PA and it rode real nice. Totally felt normal.

    along with that I used a portable air compressor from Home Depot http://m.homedepot.com/p/Husky-120-Volt-Inflator-HY120/202871788/

    Furthermore a lot of people have had issues with leaks. And I just checked mine after about 2 months without checking and it was still the same with no air loss.
     
    lobsterbait, Apr 18, 2015
    #172
  13. Apr 18, 2015 at 8:10 PM
    #173
    NotRed

    #173
    NotRed Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 30, 2014
    Member:
    #139429
    Messages:
    2,344
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jimbow
    Tennessee
    I keep one of those little 12v compressors in the rear door pocket of my Access Cab and use that for adjusting the bags and tires both. Did have to get a 12v extension cord to reach the rear bumper but that was less than $10.
     
    NotRed, Apr 18, 2015
    #173
  14. Apr 18, 2015 at 8:13 PM
    #174
    Notoneiota

    #174
    Notoneiota Claud Bawls molested my cat.

    Joined:
    Aug 24, 2014
    Member:
    #136871
    Messages:
    1,241
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Mike
    Oakdale & Grand Rapids, MN
    Vehicle:
    14 Tacoma DCLB TRD Sport
    Mostly stock with a few minor mods.
    No lie. I went to pressurize mine today after install and used my shop compressor at 90 psi. One quick trigger pull and they were at 20+ psi. I basically has to hit 'em with a quick burst and then let air out to equalize them.
     
    Notoneiota, Apr 18, 2015
    #174
  15. Apr 19, 2015 at 7:31 AM
    #175
    DJB1

    #175
    DJB1 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 8, 2013
    Member:
    #105835
    Messages:
    2,222
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Dave
    SLC, UT
    Vehicle:
    2003 Regular Cab 4X4 5MT
    I did six round trips with 1500 lbs of pea gravel each trip. I put 40 PSI in the driver's side and 30 PSI in the passenger's side. Rode great and didn't bottom out even going over speed bumps.

    I use a small aluminum bike pump that fits in the glovebox. From 0 PSI to 30 is about 15 pumps per bag. I usually leave the driver's side at 15 PSI and the passenger side at 10. Maybe once every 3 months I have to add a couple pumps. If you use good-quality pipe dope on your fittings you won't have to mess with your PSI much.
     
    DJB1, Apr 19, 2015
    #175
  16. Apr 19, 2015 at 9:31 AM
    #176
    maxpower29

    #176
    maxpower29 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 7, 2011
    Member:
    #52525
    Messages:
    8,014
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jordan
    Nova Scotia, Canada
    Vehicle:
    2011 Tacoma 4x4 2.7 5 speed SWB
    All season mats, 2nd filter delete, DT header, Jardine cat-back, URD shifter, Bilstein 5100's all around at .85 front with Eibachs + .25 passenger/.5 drivers spacers and 1.5 AAL, 0w20 synthetic, Scanguage II, extra D rings, OEM backup camera+Mirror, bed mat, Extang Solid Fold, Popnlock 5300, Pro Comp 7089's 4.5bs 285/70/17 Revo 2s, De-badged
    Thanks for the answers guys, ordering them tomorrow.
     
    maxpower29, Apr 19, 2015
    #176
  17. Apr 19, 2015 at 11:29 PM
    #177
    Loco38SUP

    #177
    Loco38SUP Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 6, 2013
    Member:
    #94622
    Messages:
    954
    Gender:
    Male
    North Seattle, WA
    Vehicle:
    2011 Double Cab SR5 4X4
    Loud as hell URD exhaust!
    I installed my air bags today. The install time was about 4 hours. I didn't have access to a sawzall so removing those bump stops took some time. Also the 4 bolts that mount to the arched brackets are a pain to tighten. The overall install wasn't bad just time consuming.

    The ride is much better than before. The rear of the truck feels firm but not harsh. I pumped them up to 25 psi just for fun and it still wasn't bad. I'm going to run them at 8 psi for a few weeks and go from there.

    My truck has always had the "Bro" stance since I upgraded the suspension but now it's slightly above level. I was considering going to a firmer leaf pack to get rid of the sag but I'm glad I went this way instead. These things are pretty slick.

    Ride-Rite%20a1_zps3vy6upcp_c80ece705bf2b28d362ad25e4e8c6877ec880bac.jpg

    Ride-Rite%20a2_zpsbwybcqvb_027ca5103109690a03ba64d848cc5fa72374a43d.jpg

    Ride-Rite%20a3_zpsyaatbbwb_9d547e86d27afafb7ee876085bd816853a1283ee.jpg

    Ride-Rite%20a4_zpspuvtevfe_893e1e8994a1d2b02ef9e3dbc5e1b1acc28db2df.jpg

    RJM
     
    Last edited: Apr 19, 2015
    Loco38SUP, Apr 19, 2015
    #177
  18. Apr 19, 2015 at 11:34 PM
    #178
    Chopper678

    #178
    Chopper678 Professional Threadjacker

    Joined:
    Jun 13, 2011
    Member:
    #58237
    Messages:
    10,909
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Devin
    Texas
    Vehicle:
    '07 SR5 PreRunner V6 DCSB
    5100s@0.85"+Eibachs, Toytec 2" AAL, Weathertech floor liners, WO seat covers, UltraGauge, ammo box mod
    If I wanted a few inches of rear lift leaf springs with a nice ride, but didn't want to deal with bro lean when hauling, would buying both the leaves and these airbags be a win-win solution preventing me from buying stiff springs? Thanks and sorry if this has been discussed.
     
    Chopper678, Apr 19, 2015
    #178
  19. Apr 20, 2015 at 6:00 AM
    #179
    maxpower29

    #179
    maxpower29 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 7, 2011
    Member:
    #52525
    Messages:
    8,014
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jordan
    Nova Scotia, Canada
    Vehicle:
    2011 Tacoma 4x4 2.7 5 speed SWB
    All season mats, 2nd filter delete, DT header, Jardine cat-back, URD shifter, Bilstein 5100's all around at .85 front with Eibachs + .25 passenger/.5 drivers spacers and 1.5 AAL, 0w20 synthetic, Scanguage II, extra D rings, OEM backup camera+Mirror, bed mat, Extang Solid Fold, Popnlock 5300, Pro Comp 7089's 4.5bs 285/70/17 Revo 2s, De-badged
    I already have the 5th leaf, so i dont bro lean, but when i tow I do. Thats why im getting the bags. So I would say yes get both, but I have no clue what its like with just the bags?
     
    maxpower29, Apr 20, 2015
    #179
  20. Apr 20, 2015 at 8:01 AM
    #180
    Jefes Taco

    #180
    Jefes Taco Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 28, 2014
    Member:
    #126413
    Messages:
    2,659
    Gender:
    Male
    Denver, CO
    Vehicle:
    14' DCLB TRD Sport supercharged
    You could've just loosened the U-bolts for the leaf springs and removed the bump stops completely in about 2 minutes. ;)

    Looks good.
     
    Jefes Taco, Apr 20, 2015
    #180
Page 9 of 11

Products Discussed in

Daystar, Air Bag Cradle designed for full suspension travel, Fits All 6" diameter convoluted Air Bags, fits any full size of half ton truck, 2/4WD, KU09140BK, Made in America, Black
$73.39
To Top