anyone running rear air bag helpers

[Bishops]

Just curiouse if anyone is running air bags on the rear to help? How well do you like them?

[crcr]

I have them, they seem to improve the ride when loaded (I am not overloaded). The previous owner of my Ram truck installed the air bags, then I added an onboard compressor and gauge to inflate or deflate the bags from the cab of the truck. I got the compressor and gauge kit for about a hundred bucks after rebate. I like them a lot.

[45Ricochet]

Don't use em and not sure but this thread might help you.

CLICKY

[Helmsey]

I had them on my last truck and loved how they improved the ride while loaded. I'm still tossing around the idea of adding them to my current truck to get a better ride quality. There are some that think that if your truck sags you don't have enough vehicle for the load you are carrying, that just isn't true.

[Steve76eb]

Have the Air Lift bags with compressor and wireless controller on my 3500 dually. Works awesome and keeps me off the overloads for a very comfortable ride. Only need to run 35-45 lbs in them. Just need to keep 5 lbs in them when empty. Ride is also great when empty and not towing.

[fj12ryder]

I have Firestone bags on my Dodge dually to get the weight off the overload springs. Improves the ride immensely. I just use an air bubble to fill them when I hitch up. I run about 50 psi.

[rhagfo]

Don't use them, don't need them, I have enough TV to carry my load level.

[hermy]

I like my Firestones really well. It certainly allows you to level your rig up and greatly reduces any body roll. It gives a confident solid feel but yet when not needed you can drop the air (as stated before you should not completely empty the bags) and have your comfortable ride back. I installed my own in about 3 hours.

[kennethwooster]

I've ran a couple of sets of Firestone air bags. They well level the truck. Makes it look like you are not overloaded. On my 2011 F250 I had to have them. That purchase was a big mistake, but I had to have a truck quick. Last year I traded for a DRW F350. Much better choice. When the truck was not pulling they made the truck rough to ride in. Even with the psi down to about 10 lbs. Your not suppose to let all the air out. I also had the pump Works good but you know you are overloaded. I did not like that.

[K-9_HANDLER]

I have had them for 12 years. No issues. I think they help with the soft springs on the excursion. Also have used them when I put bags of seed/ fertilizer in the truck for the same issue.

[hbillsmith]

Yes. Firestone Ride Rite with Air Lift One Wireless Compressor. $600 for the set. $360 to get them installed by a 4wheel shop. They help getting the truck back to level and they smoothed the ride even more than it already was. Only negative is they ate 35# of my payload available.

[wirenutz]

some information about your equipment would be helpful, my 2 cents is yes

[MitchF150]

Still depends... 🙂

What is your load and what is it you are looking to accomplish?

Mitch

[Bishops]

just wondering if they are worth the $250 price tag.

[MitchF150]

There are probably a few... 😉 I don't, but it really depends on what the individual need is..

What is it you are trying to accomplish with this info?

Mitch