jimh425 wrote:
I think that most people put far too much pressure in air bags and then complain about them. It’s probably not their fault. My “dealer” suggested I needed 90 lbs in mine. Uh, off by 50 lbs even with extended bump stops on my SRW F350. I usually only run 20-30 lbs in mine. Just enough to soften the ride and provide leveling.
You're right in that too much air in the bags reduces ride quality, specifically side to side rocking, but note you're starting with a 1-ton truck. The OP is hoping to use airbags on a 2500. I like to fill the bags until the truck is just lifted off the overloads then let air out until the overloads are both engaged. Before I added the Load Pro's that took over 60 lbs. After the Load Pro's I use less than 30 and the ride is much better.
To the OP, may I also suggest better shocks. The OEM shocks on my truck were pathetic. I replaced them with KYB Monomax and that significantly reduced the rocking. Since you're planning to use the truck as a daily driver adjustable Ranchos may be a better choice for you.
PS: Another way to improve unloaded ride is to lower your tire pressure. You don't need 80 psi in the rears of an unloaded truck and that alone will take a lot of harshness out of the ride.
