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TheHardWay9
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Mar 01, 2014

How much do bags help with sway?

New to this forum, and looking for some help. I purchased a 10.0 Camp Lite TC for my 07 3500 Cummins. The truck is lifted 6" so I am dealing with some sag and sway going down the road, and this is before I add the wakeboard boat to the equation.

I've done some research online and have come to the conclusion that one option is the Firestone air bags that mount outside of the frame. I like the Pac Brake bags, but they mount inside the frame, and the mounting brackets would interfere with the brackets for my traction bars.

The other option is the StableLoad from Tork Lift. They claim these things are a good starting point, over bags... that they reduce sway, and level the truck by engaging the overload springs sooner. However I'm wondering how much they help, and if they will be enough for my application.

So....I understand bags will greatly help with the leveling aspect, but how much do they help with sway? Do they make it worse? I'm already at a disadvantage with sway due to the increased COG from the lift, and I don't want to make it worse. I'm looking to level the truck and add as much stability as possible.

Haven't really looked into rear sway bars, and I think the traction bars would interfere. But for the heck of it, what are some of the popular rear sway bar options out there?

Any input would be appreciated. Anyone running a setup similar to me? Recommend one option over the other?
  • They wont do anything for trailer sway and can even make the trucks tendency to lean in corners worse unless they are plumbed separately or have valves in the lines to keep one bag from pumping air into the other when cornering though I think this is only an issue with heavy loads, like a TC.
    They are good for leveling though and I've had a set on my Dodge for years but don't really need them.
    If your trying to stop the truck from leaning then there are some sway bar options (esp for the back) that can help.
  • Have you considered a weight distribution hitch? That's probably the simplest first thing to try.