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Red_Dawg
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Aug 12, 2013

Air Bag Suspension

I have a Outback 230RS toyhauler that I tow with a F150 FX2. I use an Equalizer WD hitch, which I believe is the 1200lb model. Probably about 50 or 60% of the time I have my 800lb bike loaded in the hauler (front load). I've experimented with the WD to try and find a happy medium between having the bike loaded or not and I think I have it where it needs to be as far as measurement and ride are concerned.

Occasionally I will experience some porpoising with certain road conditions and plain old bouncing as well.

My question is would air bags provide any improvement at all? Any difference in handling, ride stability, etc?

I've read through lots of info on the subject and haven't been able to determine if there is any benefit in my situation.

Thanks.
Tom
  • Campin_LI's avatar
    Campin_LI
    Explorer
    Aug 13, 2013
    I recently installed air bags on my truck. I suggest you set your WDH up without the bike and then take a rear wheelwell measurement. Then use the airbags to raise the truck up to that height when your bike is in it. If your tongue weight is at or near the max for your truck, use the airbags to stiffen or take the bounce out but don't use to lift the back to unloaded height because it may unload your WDH.

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