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Boatycall
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Jan 28, 2014

Free air suspension

So... Something I thought I'd never do. Bag my truck. Now, granted, my camper is one heavy SOB, 7,250lbs on a nearby DOT scale, but I have F-550 suspension and even with this thing being top heavier than Dolly Parton, it sits level back-to-front when loaded.

But..

A good friend of mine traded in his truck, and yanked the entire air system off before he took it in. He left the bags on with just a air-chuck input(so they're still somewhat usable) but took off the entire air system and controller. The other day, he just gave it all to me.

So I got everything BUT the bags. Having never considered baggin my truck, I never looked into it. My truck does have a slight lean to the drivers side where the slide, batteries, and water tank are all mounted (my only complaint about the design of my TC). The controller has independent left/right level adjustments to take care of that.

So, all that being said, What's a good bag?
  • Is there a brand name on the controller or pump or maybe a retailers tag somewhere on the system ?? That is where I would start, at the manufacturer or the dealer, and if nothing else then just ask your buddy where he got the system and go to them. JMO
    Good Luck
  • I've been happy with my firestones. My buddy that owns a local 4wd fabrication shop swears they are the best. I trust him since he sells me everything at his cost. :B
  • I have had the Firestone system on my F150 for years and never had any issue with it.
  • Boatycall,
    So I have the Air-Lift bags on my truck....10 years now, and no problems.

    On a differnet topic, since you have the F550 diffs, are you running 19.5" wheels/tires? I'm thinking of upgrading and just looking for opinions on tires since I already have the rims picked out.
    Thanks!