2017 Ram 2500- Airbag Question

LIKE2BUILD wrote:

kirkl wrote:
Ordered them off amazon for 314 and will install my self.

What did you order? Hopefully not the bags that go inside the coils.

The best option is to install bags that replace the bump stops. I installed Timbrens like IdaD and they have worked extremely well. plus they give you an additional support location between the axle and frame for increased stability.

I ordered the right ones for outside of coil.

kirkl wrote:
Ordered them off amazon for 314 and will install my self.

What did you order? Hopefully not the bags that go inside the coils.

The best option is to install bags that replace the bump stops. I installed Timbrens like IdaD and they have worked extremely well. plus they give you an additional support location between the axle and frame for increased stability.

wanderingbob wrote:
I have the Firestone bags on my Ram 2500 , no complaints . What is the advantage of inside the coils ?

The obvious advantages are easy install, the space is already reserved for the springs so minimal interference with anything else, less weight since existing brackets are used and the bags are fairly well protected in that location.

I've been dealing with the same Les Schwab shop since 1992. Not all of them are as qualified as others, but this one has always gone out of their way to help me. There are cheaper alternatives, but I don't want to pay twice to get things done.

"I haven't seen a tire dealer NOT use a torque wrench in probably 10 years."

YEP they sure do use a torque wrench! Watch em they run the lugs up with a torque stick. Then they go around once with a click at each lug not rotating the handle one bit other than to get a click. No second circular torque. YEP they sure do have good customer service!!!

Let's not forget the HIGH quality of their parts they use. Less then 30k the front caliper piston is frozen and won't retract causing metal to metal on one side and the other pads still had 1/4" pad left. This is on the 01 Sport I bought last Summer.

See anything wrong with the pic below? 98 RAM 2wd, receipt in glove box showing LS did the "WORK".

Why not just install Timbrens?

Yeah they can. Your average motorist these days knows less that nothing about cars or which end of a screwdriver fits the bolt. They don’t know any better.

TurnThePage wrote:
I can't even begin to wonder why you would compare a tire store air bag price to an online price. I'm not the sharpest knife in the drawer, but even I know better than that.

Les Schwab here is AWESOME. I can relate at least a half dozen experiences where they saved my bacon, usually with no charge, even when the products they serviced weren't purchased there. Fast, prompt service with a smile every time. Yeah, they're proud of their products, no doubt. Well worth it in my opinion.

I haven't seen a tire dealer NOT use a torque wrench in probably 10 years.

And I'm not affiliated in any way with anybody involved with a Les Schwab.

The advantage of inside the coil bags are they are cheaper and easier to install. The disadvantage is they support less weight and are more fragile.

X2 to everything here... my experience and thoughts exactly.

Love the 5000# Firestone bags on my 2500 (outside the coil spring). Inside coil bags serve a purpose but realize they are just a much smaller "tool" for a given job.

I run a small fleet of vehicles (five) through Les Schwab and they are overall great. I've probably had 50 points of contact in the last few years and 45 of them have been great. Sure, there are a couple minor things that aren't perfect but that's just life. When you see a thriving company like LS the fact (yes, FACT) is they are doing the vast majority of things right. Sure, people have anecdotal experiences to the contrary but they couldn't stay in business screwing everyone everyday.

kirkl wrote:
Ordered them off amazon for 314 and will install my self.

Be sure to have a separate air fill for each side, and have a good landing pad if you loose a bag in a corner.

I can't even begin to wonder why you would compare a tire store air bag price to an online price. I'm not the sharpest knife in the drawer, but even I know better than that.

Les Schwab here is AWESOME. I can relate at least a half dozen experiences where they saved my bacon, usually with no charge, even when the products they serviced weren't purchased there. Fast, prompt service with a smile every time. Yeah, they're proud of their products, no doubt. Well worth it in my opinion.

I haven't seen a tire dealer NOT use a torque wrench in probably 10 years.

And I'm not affiliated in any way with anybody involved with a Les Schwab.

The advantage of inside the coil bags are they are cheaper and easier to install. The disadvantage is they support less weight and are more fragile.