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SpencerRB
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Jul 16, 2013

Centerpoint Air Suspension & Ride Height Adjustment

Hoping those with the Trailair Centerpoint air suspension could help me with the following.

I'm curious if you could use the trailair system as a side to side leveling tool once you've disconnected the trailer at camp? The idea being, you could add/remove air bag pressure side to side to level the trailer over the axles.

If no one has tried this, I'm curious if the ride height of the trailer changes when adding psi to the system?
  • I have never noticed any change in height when adding air or removing air but I have one valve stem not two. I have the early model of trailair center point suspension.
    chevman
  • I think it would work some. I will have to try it. I would say it is easier to put the proper blocks under the tires to level it side to side.
  • I played with mine when I first got it, I seem to remember an inch or two being a lot - that's maxing one side and dumping the other. I carry 2x6 planks that make far more of a difference then 0 psi vs 100 psi.
  • Short answer: no. This is our 2nd 5er with the center point and as you air up or down you don't really notice any side to side shift. Go ahead and give a shot, I believe the max pressure is 100psi and they will still let the suspension work if completely deflated so shouldn't harm anything. If you have hydraulic jacks go for the level up system; you won't be disappointed. Actually, it just costs lots more if you don't have hydraulics, but you can have it installed.