New Air Bags & Sway Control = ROUGH ride
I just added some air bags to my aging F150 and was wondering what the differences will be to my ride as I change air pressure? This year I also went from "D" to "E" rated tires on the truck and ...
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I have E rated tires and air bags on both my F150 and F250. The E rated tires will make for a harsh ride, but as previous posters mention, a lower pressure matched to load goes a long way in smoothing things out. Unfortunately Ford does not believe truck owners are capable of reading a load chart, and my particular F250 low tire pressure activates at 50psi. YMMV
As far as the air bags, I air up to match about 1/2 of the additional weight. No other reason than to spread the load over the OEM suspension and air bags. The F250 bags support about 15lbs per psi, so when towing I air up to about 30-35psi, 10 psi unloaded.
I also have front air bags that get 50psi when the 800lb plow is on, which makes a HUGE difference.
As far as the air bags, I air up to match about 1/2 of the additional weight. No other reason than to spread the load over the OEM suspension and air bags. The F250 bags support about 15lbs per psi, so when towing I air up to about 30-35psi, 10 psi unloaded.
I also have front air bags that get 50psi when the 800lb plow is on, which makes a HUGE difference.
