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Firestone Airbags

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Finallyhaveatoyota, Apr 11, 2018.

  1. Apr 11, 2018 at 8:23 AM
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    Finallyhaveatoyota

    Finallyhaveatoyota [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Northern Michigan
    Vehicle:
    2011 TRD Double Cab
    Bilstein 5100 Front and Rear. Firestone Riderite Rear Airbags. Aprox. 2.75" front lift, 3" rear. Everything else stock :)
    Just a quick product review: I added Firestone Airbags (https://www.amazon.com/Firestone-W217602407-Ride-Rite-Toyota-Tacoma/dp/B001FEOSJY) to my Tacoma 2011, double cab last week. So far, I am loving the airbags. I was on the fence about whether to use AAL's or airbags and after reading another users review, thought I would give it a try. It accomplished a couple of things: 1. It leveled the truck or gave it a slight rake and 2: Massively helped for towing our utility trailer and also our 20' camper (4,000lbs). We were sagging considerably in the rear.

    I have 2" spacers on the front and the airbags in the rear. Bags can run between 5PSI to 100 PSI. I am currently running at 85PSI and love it! 100PSI was a bit stiff. I haven't gone much lower than 80PSI to determine if I can achieve the same results with a better ride, but will try it out. I am so happy with the ride quality at 85PSI that I haven't changed it. I am running 265x70/r17's. Pics below and if you are thinking of getting airbags, happy to answer any questions that I might know. The airbag kit was $307 from Amazon. Install time was under 2 hours and was very easy. Zero drilling. Only thing that had to be modified is that the existing Jounce Bumper had to be cut off with a sawzall.

    Mounted air inlets next to the license plate lights in the bumper. (Two inlets total, only showing one inlet in the picture.) Each bag is independent and can be adjusted to allow for horizontal and vertical leveling.20180411_111504.jpg
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    Before adding airbags:
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