Air Bag-vs-Add a Leaf

[Ballzdeep]

I still have the OEM leafs from my '12 dodge 2500 diesel if you're interested. I'd recommend the airbag route though, better unloaded ride quality and you can adjust air pressure for any load. Keep it simple and use the shraeder fitting as licence plate mounts, you can always add the compressor and modify the plumbing later.

i will do some googling and see if they would bolt up and id be interested.

 

[Ballzdeep]

Sounds like bags is the way to go, are these bags a DIY or is it a big job to install. Much thanks for all you tips guys!

 

[doorfx]

Sounds like bags is the way to go, are these bags a DIY or is it a big job to install. Much thanks for all you tips guys!

Firestone says to tie bags together

 

[AreWeThereYet]

DO NOT PUT BAGS ON SAME AIR LINE! You will get air displacement and it will feel like you are rolling in a corner.

Very easy to install, you will need to buy the spacer to put under the bag mount because you have a lift.

 

[Summitric]

seperate air lines to each airbag.... also good place to put the fill schraeder valves is inside the fuel gas door... works pretty slick and easy access if you use a cheapy battery powered air compressor to fill the airbags, as the cigarette lighter power cord will reach, whereas the license plate idea won't reach for most cheapy air inflators

 

[MP Kid]

DO NOT PUT BAGS ON SAME AIR LINE! You will get air displacement and it will feel like you are rolling in a corner.

Very easy to install, you will need to buy the spacer to put under the bag mount because you have a lift.

I agree !! I’ve had three trucks with airbags, last one was an extended cab short box with the compressor kit and individual lines to each bag. Worked great. Sold that truck to my buddy and it’s still going strong.

Now if someone could come out with a full air ride system for a HD truck (frt & bk) that’s completely adjustable from the cab, that would be something! Lowered for the highway, lift for the backcountry..... you get the idea....

 

[RGM]

How do you run individual lines from one compressor?

 

[MP Kid]

You need a switch kit

 

[doorfx]

Funny thing is air ride and firestone kits both say to run both bags off one air line ?

 

[Jorg Jorgenson]

I did my air bags as separate lines, my other buddy tied his into one. Both on half tons and I've only ever had 1 sled on my deck, buddy had 2... said it rode fine, but he was probably not goosin' it around the decent into golden to notice any rolling feeling with them being tied together. It's a fair argument though and I will probably not switch mine into 1 line like I was thinking about doing..

 

[doorfx]

Airlift instructions

Firestone instructions


I would think the people building these systems would not recommend something dangerous? Affecting the handling as badly as what has been suggested , certainly would create some lawsuits?
I have a single line wireless compressor from airlift and I have never felt any compromise as far as cornering is concerned. I spoke with an airlift support tech and he explained the advantage to separate lines , was the ability to level severely uneven loads or to level your camper when setting up.
How hard are you guys cornering to feel the air being pushed from one bag to another ? I run 5lbs unloaded and maybe 20 loaded with the trailer and camping gear etc. At 5 psi , if it pushed all the air to the other bag wouldn’t it damage the bag with no air? Air ride warns against running less than 5 psi ?I can’t imagine cornering that sharp with a load or pulling the trailer?

 

[DUS]

I agree !! I’ve had three trucks with airbags, last one was an extended cab short box with the compressor kit and individual lines to each bag. Worked great. Sold that truck to my buddy and it’s still going strong.

Now if someone could come out with a full air ride system for a HD truck (frt & bk) that’s completely adjustable from the cab, that would be something! Lowered for the highway, lift for the backcountry..... you get the idea....

You mean something like this?
https://kelderman.com/specialty/lift-kits/

 

[Cableguy]

seperate the bags air pressure less body roll
2 sleds you wont notice
but with a big ass top heavy camper u will feel the body roll
I run my lines to the fuel cap area easier to access when u have a load on

 

[1200]

Air bags only way to roll . When the day comes and it will when u overload your truck you just add more air easy lol . I

 

[busted2x]

Has 3" blocks now. It's neither it's a 1500. Stupid but Dodge made everything the same for two years of these trucks same shocks as 2500 but different front coils and rear doesn't have coils, even has 8 lug wheels and same brakes as 2500.

1500 tranny as well.

 

[Ballzdeep]

1500 tranny as well.

Yea i think so.

 

[Ballzdeep]

Airlift instructions
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Firestone instructions


I would think the people building these systems would not recommend something dangerous? Affecting the handling as badly as what has been suggested , certainly would create some lawsuits?
I have a single line wireless compressor from airlift and I have never felt any compromise as far as cornering is concerned. I spoke with an airlift support tech and he explained the advantage to separate lines , was the ability to level severely uneven loads or to level your camper when setting up.
How hard are you guys cornering to feel the air being pushed from one bag to another ? I run 5lbs unloaded and maybe 20 loaded with the trailer and camping gear etc. At 5 psi , if it pushed all the air to the other bag wouldn’t it damage the bag with no air? Air ride warns against running less than 5 psi ?I can’t imagine cornering that sharp with a load or pulling the trailer?

I can only assume from what i have read that single line seems to be fine "if" you run a compressor. If its just air line with valve hook up, all kits i see have two valve lines one for each bag. I probably won't be getting a compressor. I'll just do a cheaper fill kit.

 

[Ballzdeep]

You mean something like this?
https://kelderman.com/specialty/lift-kits/

Probably only a minor 10g for that kit haha

 

[pfi572]

Add on air bags are a helper and not to be used to carry the heavy load at all times .
If carrying the heavy weight at all times you rework the spring pack to carry the weight .
Then add bags for helper when needed.
Also get the biggest bag you can when purchasing as it helps a lot for the ride .

 

[doorfx]

I can only assume from what i have read that single line seems to be fine "if" you run a compressor. If its just air line with valve hook up, all kits i see have two valve lines one for each bag. I probably won't be getting a compressor. I'll just do a cheaper fill kit.

I did the same at first. It is awesome having no wires, air lines or noise in the cab. Push a button on the wireless remote and I know my pressure. Push it again and I can adjust on the highway, or change it for rough roads. Watch kijiji they come up pretty often. You still have a manual fill Schrader valve even with a compressor.