Time for air bags?

[path1]

How long of time to install air bags?

I've searched and can't find a thread where people posted how long they took to install their air bags.

If you installed your own, how long did it take you?

[Bedlam]

It took me an hour per side to install Firestone's on my F250. It would have taken less time if the axle stop was not stubborn and I didn't replace the soft bracket hardware with Grade 5. No drilling or cutting was required for my installation although I did cut down the long mounting bolts for lower air bag perches.

[path1]

PacBrake.

I see your from WA. So am I.

I won't have far to go (Blaine) if any problems or parts in future.
Reason for going with them was I have their exhaust brake and was impressed with them. I actually had a problem with their exhaust brake and they jumped right on it. Not only made it right but followed up a week later to make problem was solved. Gave me indication of their customer service.

[JustLabs]

Have you considered Timbrens?

I had Firestone air bags on my '07 Ram 3500 SRW

Currently have Timbrens on my 2500HD.

I prefer the Timbrens

[path1]

Thanks for the input.

This is a simple, nothing special air bag system.

Reason for asking:

I'm a back yard DYI guy that seems to take twice as long to get anything done.

Trying to get a feel for how long most people take, and I'll double it. Have weekend trip coming up and don't want to cancel if I screw up. (Which screwing up never happens to anybody right?)

[BenK]

Depends on the kit and the level of options you wish

Dash mounted controls? Controls for independent left and right?

On board compressor?

Simple with a valve 'back' there for a bicycle pump?

I am cursed on this type of stuff...always want to change (improve) the kit...

[spoon059]

Took about 2 hours, and that included running the air lines a couple times until I was happy with the placement.

If you buy a vehicle specific kit, its ridiculous how easy it is. They have a mount that goes over your axle and requires 4 bolts to secure, then a mount to the frame rail and another 4 bolts. The bags sit in between. You install the air fitting on both sides of the line and run the line where you want.

[Winnebago_Bob]

donn0128 wrote:
One to five hours. Just too many variables, from your mechanical skill level to the amount of prep work you have to do.

Yep.

I've seen them last days. LOL..

[goducks10]

path1 wrote:
How long of time to install air bags?

I've searched and can't find a thread where people posted how long they took to install their air bags.

If you installed your own, how long did it take you?

Took me about 1.5 to 2 hrs to install bags on my 08 F150. I ran one line that I needed to drill a hole for near the license plate. I installed the Firestone Ride Rites. Hardest part was on the passenger side trying to work around the muffler.

[donn0128]

One to five hours. Just too many variables, from your mechanical skill level to the amount of prep work you have to do.