โJun-06-2016 08:59 PM
โJun-10-2016 09:47 AM
93Cobra2771 wrote:
I've never had mine bottom out unloaded. They recommend 5psi to keep them from wearing with no psi. I suppose it's possible your rear leafs may be losing some spring or something. Never come close to bottoming out with 5 psi.
โJun-10-2016 09:05 AM
bobndot wrote:
Measure the front wheel well height of your normally loaded truck before hitching up and then again hitched up with a WD system. Keep that front wheel well height as close as possible. Allow your trucks rear axle and the trailer axles carry the load.
โJun-10-2016 08:31 AM
rbpru wrote:
Since I use the WD hitch to bring the TV level, I was thinking air bags would reduce the amount to bounce, perhaps making it easier on the new shocks.
โJun-10-2016 06:53 AM
โJun-10-2016 06:41 AM
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โJun-09-2016 07:01 PM
93Cobra2771 wrote:
5psi unloaded. When loaded it's a different story. 5 psi is what the manual recommends when not towing. Some do add more, as they like the stiffer ride. And some use them for a cheap way to lift the rear (not recommended by Firestone).
I have a Hellwig rear sway bar as well - made a very nice difference while towing, and even unloaded it made a big difference.
โJun-09-2016 05:31 AM
โJun-08-2016 07:48 PM
93Cobra2771 wrote:
One advantage for airbags is getting the rear back to unloaded height, which puts your headlights back into great alignment for nighttime driving.
Another advantage is that they give a better ride than leafs, in my opinion. Often, the rear springs ride pretty soft, especially in 1/2 tons. To me, the bags give a better ride than the leafs, with infinite adjustability to boot.
Keep in mind, if you raise the rear ride height, you will need to adjust your WDH to compensate.
It is nice to air them up for towing, then drop them down to 5psi and enjoy your stock ride while not towing.
โJun-07-2016 03:19 PM
โJun-07-2016 07:59 AM
โJun-07-2016 07:51 AM
โJun-07-2016 07:23 AM
rbpru wrote:
After 60,000 miles, of which 23,000 miles are towing, I am getting some bounce in the rear. The shocks are the OEM.
Somebody suggested I add air bags to stiffen rear. My WD hitch keeps the rig level and the F-150/Dutchmen combination tows fine.
What do air bag do and would they improve anything while towing.
โJun-07-2016 07:10 AM