Firestone Air bags
I am contemplating putting a set on my truck. Just wondering if it is worth it or not. We have a 2010 dodge 3500 4x4. 2013 Montana 285rld We have pulled about 2000 mi, and there is no problems. It...
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schlep1967 wrote:
I pull a bigger camper with my Dodge 2500 with the firestone bags. I only run about 23 lbs in them. I think 100lbs is the max. Thing to remember is you already have a suspension holding the weight. You don't need the airbag to take it all or you will have a crappy ride. Honestly, if I had a 3500 I would not buy the airbags for hauling that trailer. You simply do not need them.
Edit: Just looked them up looks like 1 lb of air supports approximatly 40 lbs. So running at 23 lbs after the suspension takes part of the load I have an additional 920 lbs of support. Running at 50 lbs would be way too stiff and make for an uncomfortable ride. I guess it depends on the condition of your existing suspension.
Good info.
There is no reason to run at 100psi for 2k pin weight, but I think they are rated at 5000lb at 100psi which works out to 50lb per 1 psi in both bags or 25lb per bag at 1psi.
40lb per 1psi would only max at 40 x 100 = 4000.
As far as psi in the bags it is total personal preference. The weight is there no matter what so you should experiment with what feels best to you.
And don't blind my DW with your headlights as we pass. If neither of us could see we'd be really in trouble:)
