Air bags/shocks and the anticipated ride.

jstaffon wrote:

dockmasterdave wrote:
I've had air shocks in the past and will probably be adding another set soon.
They are easy to adjust pressure up or down. If the pressure is low it will ride just like before, pump the pressure up and the rear goes up and stiffens a little.
Still not a horrible ride when pumped up.

I don't want my backend to go up at all. With the trailer attached, the trailer and truck look like they are riding level. If I raise the backend, the trailer will ride high and shift weight to the rear axle of the trailer. Do you have control so you can provide stability with the shocks without raising the backend?

That is GOOD because shock absorbers are not supposed to be load-bearing unless the vehicle was specifically designed that way. Your average everyday pickup truck is not. They are there to dampen out the motion, not raise or lower your suspension, not to support any appreciable load other than what is imparted on them by the suspension cycling.

There are "air shocks" that are designed to act as helper springs, but just because they exist does not mean that they are good products, or the correct thing to use. You can also buy magnets that go on your fuel line that are supposed to increase your fuel mileage...