Air Ride/Leveling system

[OpenRangePullen]

I have a 2013 Ford F-250 Powerstroke crew cab short bed 4x4, and am looking into a Air ride system for it to level out and maybe soften the ride. Im looking for good brands, what I might expect to pay, and anyone's experience with an air-ride system and the Day/Night differences. And of course a good place to get it installed.
Any Recommendations?

Thanks

[transamz9]

jbee wrote:
I went with the wireless air ride kit on my f250..it made a world of difference in the stance and rides nice. I will be adding some bilstein 5100 shocks soon as well..here is a before and after for you.

Did you go full air ride or just add bags to you stock suspension?

[stsmark]

I was quoted 9800.00 installed for the full Kelderman Electronic height 4 corner system. This was at Kelderman in Iowa. 2011 F350 SRW. I'm probably going to do it in the spring I'm looking mostly for the kneeling function for entry / exit.

[jbee]

Cummins12V98 wrote:
Looks like your landing gear is down in both photos.

impecable observation on your part…they are not supporting any load in either picture. Did you notice the amp step is down in one of the pictures too! 🙂

[Cummins12V98]

Looks like your landing gear is down in both photos.

[jbee]

I went with the wireless air ride kit on my f250..it made a world of difference in the stance and rides nice. I will be adding some bilstein 5100 shocks soon as well..here is a before and after for you.

[transamz9]

hone eagle wrote:
Iam 4000# on my pin and thats with a actual weight of 16,000# , CAT scale fact not wishing.
Get the facts before applying bandaids,most people at rallies where rigs get measured are stunned by the true weights.

There's a big difference the way a rear living and a bunkhouse is loaded.;)

[calewjohnson]

My neighbor has a 2500….when properly loaded, the back sits low, all his weights are within specs and he still has room to pull more weight if he wanted to go heavier. I helped him put on the AirLift kit (I believe) with two different schrader valves, and the ride is much nicer on rough roads. For him, adding the bags gave more room for suspension travel.

To say get a bigger truck without knowing what the full story is, really is no help. In my 2500, once I am all set up, my rear travel is greatly reduced. I will be adding bags myself in the future to keep things from banging around.

Cale

[hone_eagle]

Iam 4000# on my pin and thats with a actual weight of 16,000# , CAT scale fact not wishing.
Get the facts before applying bandaids,most people at rallies where rigs get measured are stunned by the true weights.

[transamz9]

Michelle.S wrote:
Maybe so, but they also have a 300 Lb genny, 150 Lb Combo Washer/Dryer and approx 150 Lbs of propane all up front, so I bet loaded it's pushing closer to 25% Pin, oh, forgot to add that they have three (3) ACs. Our floor plan is sort of similar, although we don't have bunks in the back, but we do have opposing living, dining, kitchen slide. We have the same combo washer/dryer, the same genny and the dual 40 Lb Propane tanks. Our gross is 16.5K and we're almost 4K of pin. Lets call it a Draw, and until real scale numbers are posted we're all just guessing at numbers.

The gross on the OP's is 16,000. The third A/C will be in the back.

[christopherglen]

There is also the R4Tech from firestone..

[Michelle_S]

Maybe so, but they also have a 300 Lb genny, 150 Lb Combo Washer/Dryer and approx 150 Lbs of propane all up front, so I bet loaded it's pushing closer to 25% Pin, oh, forgot to add that they have three (3) ACs. Our floor plan is sort of similar, although we don't have bunks in the back, but we do have opposing living, dining, kitchen slide. We have the same combo washer/dryer, the same genny and the dual 40 Lb Propane tanks. Our gross is 16.5K and we're almost 4K of pin. Lets call it a Draw, and until real scale numbers are posted we're all just guessing at numbers.

[abc40kids]

transamz9 wrote:

Michelle.S wrote:
OK, you didn't think my post was helpful, the truth hurts, so how about this:
The OP is trying to make an F250 do the job that should be done by an F350 Dually. As to softer ride, these are Trucks after all and more than likely the hard ride is a result of the Rubber Snubbers sitting on the axles or so close that any bump and they hit. Want a soft ride, get one of those Lincoln or Caddy make believe trucks.
I am not a card carrying member of the weight Police, but there are limits on TVs and to tell someone that it's fine to exceed the limits to me is totally irresponsible.

Well how about this:

The 5er in the OP sig has a 2010# dry weight which is 18%. So the most it would probably ever get is around 3000#. There are 250/2500's that can handle that all day long. The OP wasn't asking you if his truck will handle it, he was asking about air ride suspensions to level his load.

It's his money, let him spend it they way he wants. I did and my 2500 handles my 3000# pin weight just as good as my 3500 did.

X2... I camp with two guys that both have 2006-08 F-350 DRW and they both squat when hooked to their 5er and neither is over-loaded. My Chevy 3500 DRW sits high unloaded but level loaded. Level is better and using air or something like a super spring can help you to get level.

[transamz9]

Michelle.S wrote:
OK, you didn't think my post was helpful, the truth hurts, so how about this:
The OP is trying to make an F250 do the job that should be done by an F350 Dually. As to softer ride, these are Trucks after all and more than likely the hard ride is a result of the Rubber Snubbers sitting on the axles or so close that any bump and they hit. Want a soft ride, get one of those Lincoln or Caddy make believe trucks.
I am not a card carrying member of the weight Police, but there are limits on TVs and to tell someone that it's fine to exceed the limits to me is totally irresponsible.

Well how about this:

The 5er in the OP sig has a 2010# dry weight which is 18%. So the most it would probably ever get is around 3000#. There are 250/2500's that can handle that all day long. The OP wasn't asking you if his truck will handle it, he was asking about air ride suspensions to level his load.

It's his money, let him spend it they way he wants. I did and my 2500 handles my 3000# pin weight just as good as my 3500 did.

[Michelle_S]

OK, you didn't think my post was helpful, the truth hurts, so how about this:
The OP is trying to make an F250 do the job that should be done by an F350 Dually. As to softer ride, these are Trucks after all and more than likely the hard ride is a result of the Rubber Snubbers sitting on the axles or so close that any bump and they hit. Want a soft ride, get one of those Lincoln or Caddy make believe trucks.
I am not a card carrying member of the weight Police, but there are limits on TVs and to tell someone that it's fine to exceed the limits to me is totally irresponsible.