Allworth wrote:
I know this will pull a firestorm down on my head, but my personal opinion is that if you need air bags then you do not have enough truck!
I don't think there will be a firestorm. That is a very understandable point of view. I think we all know that there are many rigs running around with not enough truck. We have all had a good laugh at the statement made by some RV salesman claiming that this or that trailer is half ton towable. On my particular rig I am 10% under all manufacturers weights for GCWR the truck and trailer. I don't think that air bags can do much of anything to help with a rig that is overweight. It is not realistic to say that any truck drives and feels the same towing or just using it as a daily driver, and it is that difference that I am trying to help correct, or at least help. With a loaded trailer my truck sits down approximately
3" and I would like it to be level, but there are other advantages as listed below
Maximize safe load-carrying capacity, increase stability and improve ride quality,Keep your TV level when you are hauling a heavy load,Improve steering control and braking when you are hauling or towing,Level your headlight beams, Reduce tire wear, Maintain even load distribution with air pressure, leveling off-center loads Air bags adjust manually, side to side, with individual inflation valves
Reduce strain on rear suspension. Prevent permanent sagging and excessive friction in leaf springs, Increase stability, Absorb road shock for a smooth ride, Soften contact between axle and frame to prevent bottoming out.