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Old 06-26-2016, 08:20 PM   #21
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Although I am under on pin weight spec, truck squats just a bit. The truck sits level with air bags at 70psi. I do think it drives better as well. I don't like the rear low even though it isn't much. I have a separate schroeder valve for each side and pump them up with a bike pump. I would like an automatic system but can't justify the cost. I run 10psi without 5er. 21 pumps on each side get me to 70psi! My little bit of cardio!
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Old 06-27-2016, 03:18 AM   #22
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Although I am under on pin weight spec, truck squats just a bit. The truck sits level with air bags at 70psi. I do think it drives better as well. I don't like the rear low even though it isn't much. I have a separate schroeder valve for each side and pump them up with a bike pump. I would like an automatic system but can't justify the cost. I run 10psi without 5er. 21 pumps on each side get me to 70psi! My little bit of cardio!
Those little portable 12v pumps work well too. Good compromise to a full automated air system. I have one I wired to a 7-pin connector so you can plug it right into the back of the truck. Can use on trailer tires too. Save the cardio for the 12oz curls
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Old 01-13-2017, 11:26 PM   #23
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I installed the ride-rite Firestone air bags on my 2015 F250 4x4 SB diesel, around 400 dollars for the kit. I also have the B&W turnball system with B&W companion 5th wheel slider hitch. I run my airbags with about 60psi to stay level with my 2016 Fuzion 371. It tows very nicely with very little chucking. I reduce the pressure to about 5lbs when not towing and the truck rides smooth as stock.
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Old 01-17-2017, 08:40 AM   #24
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I have Firestone air bags and wouldn't be without them I run them at 25 psi when towing.
They remove the squat, reduce some of the bounce and make the rig far more stable in corners. The bags are very easy to install with no drilling welding etc.
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Old 01-17-2017, 09:51 AM   #25
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I have Firestone air bags and wouldn't be without them I run them at 25 psi when towing.
They remove the squat, reduce some of the bounce and make the rig far more stable in corners. The bags are very easy to install with no drilling welding etc.
I also installed Firestone air bags on the 2011 F250 6.7 CC I had. It was in fact a simple operation if you remove the rear wheels. Use heavy duty jack stands and good chocks on the front wheels. Took about 1.5 hr total. I know most of us don't like to do it but read the instructions thoroughly.
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Old 01-17-2017, 10:04 AM   #26
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Only 2850# in the bed of the F350. No squat, no bags.
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Old 01-17-2017, 06:25 PM   #27
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I have been told by a few 5ers I should invest in some airbags. I am not sold on them but would like to hear the pro's and con's from any of you who have them.
I thank it depends on the tv it would be tough to answer . I like my air bags cause I'm right at my gvrw.
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Old 02-10-2017, 07:41 AM   #28
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I am slightly below the GVRW. I have noticed I am not pure level and if it will help the chucking when driving down the road I am all for it.
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Old 03-29-2017, 12:00 PM   #29
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Just installed Air Lift 57396 on my 2015 F350 Platinum, along with the 72000 remote controller and compressor. I had done it once before on my last truck, a 2008 GMC Sierra. Last time it took a half-day to do the job, this time almost two days. With all the hoses, electrical, and the position of the fuel and DEF tanks, it's a lot harder, not to mention the clearance for some of the hardware. I hear tell that there is a special kit for those that have the B&W Turnover Ball hitch, but the generic one worked. The bags really ease the pressure of my Fuzion 371 on the springs.

I can't say enough good about this system, the older one ran four years without a problem, I expect this will as well. It's great to remotely increase air pressure, and be able to instantly equalize with just a button, and have the system automatically monitor pressure. I left out the Schrader valves but keep them handy in the truck for an emergency, that eliminated drilling and 6 extra hose connections.

The only thing I would have done different was buy the Ultimate kit with the jounce bumpers in the bags. The whole project cost about $700.00.
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Old 03-29-2017, 01:55 PM   #30
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I also just installed the AirLift brand Loadlifter 5000 air bags. I bought the ones with the internal jounce bumper. I didn't find them to be a quick install though; as you stated....electrical harness in the way, DEF tank, laying on my back on a creeper while the truck body is raised up. Probably the dumbest thing I did was to NOT remove the spare tire out of the way at first. I kept fighting it and trying to work around it, and finally, my patience wore out and I lowered the spare.....which made it considerably easier to access things.

I did tha manual fill with the schrader valves on the rear, but I also added 2 "T" fitting to each line coming back, then came out of the T fittings to a shutoff air valve, mounted at the back of the truck. This gives me two options...
1. Open the valve and fill both bags at the same time, to the same pressure.
2. Close the valve between them and inflate the bags individually....allowing me to put a higher or lower pressue in whichever bag might have more load on it....mostly when carrying something heavy in the truck bed and no way to center the load. I've got a slight leak (I suspect the driver's side air bag fitting), as the airline didn't feel like it seated all the way in on install day. By then, I was ready to call it a day. I'll fix it this weekend.
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Old 03-29-2017, 02:02 PM   #31
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I am slightly below the GVRW. I have noticed I am not pure level and if it will help the chucking when driving down the road I am all for it.
Have you tried a full set of Bilstein shocks, 4600 will be what you want. They won't solve the tad down in the rear, but will stop a lot of the bounce.
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Old 11-24-2017, 06:41 PM   #32
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My TV is a 2005 Chev Silverado 1500. Which of these air bags is more or less plug and play. i.e. , no drilling, no modifications of OEM equipment, etc ?

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