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laknox
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Jun 23, 2015

AirLift vs Firestone air bags

Looking for info from people who might have used both. My dad has an AirLift system with on-board compressor, on his '99 1500. B&W recommends the Firestones but I know the AirLift will fit with a Turnover Ball installed, too. Just looking at pros and cons for each. Thanks...

Lyle
  • I had the Airlift drill kit on a 97 dodge and the FS no drill kit on this 03. Both have the 5k double bellow bags and they looked identical and both work well. A friend has the twin truck to my 03 and his Airlift is the no drill but his are single bellow. I would try to find the double bellows in whichever brand. I bought a Viair compressor and built my own tanks and in cab controls for the bags and shocks and I later added the e-brake to it. Craig
  • I personally don't think there is a dime's worth of difference between the two. I'd go with whatever is on sale.