Air bags?
Wht is the purpose of air bags? It appears that they are mostly added when someone is nose heavy or overweight for the their truck. True or not? Benefits or reasons to avoid? Thanks!
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mdamerell wrote:
Well within my weights but was really close to the overload springs (1/4" to 1/2"). When I would hit a bump I would get a 2nd bump as I bounced off the overload springs. Air bags lifted me about 2" away from overload springs, leveled the truck and smoothed out the ride. Did I need them, no, but my better half thanked me for the smoother ride. When mama's happy .......
I just don't understand this, your 5er is a tad heaver than mine, I have an 01 Ram with Camper package (one ton springs), I carry 2,000# of pin and while over the trucks GVWR, well under front and rear axle ratings. I still have about an inch before engaging the overloads. You bet this truck rides a bit harsh unloaded, but I tow my load without air bags and have not issues.
