Adding Air Lift Bags & Compressor/Tank, Need Suggestions

[CrewCabDiesel]

Here is the idea, I have had the my 3500 4X4 dropped 2 inches in the rear axle by switching the 4 7/8 inch spacer blocks for a set of 3 inch spacer blocks(total cost installed $108). I now can tow my 5th wheel without looking like I am going up hill all the time and the ride empty is much improved.

I am installing Air Lift Super Duty Air Bags to replace the OEM overload springs(had them on my 1st gen & loved them) with a 1/2 hp air compressor with a 4cfm flow and a 10 gallon air tank, I will be using the air lift gauge set and controls in the cab with a pressure regulator set for 100psi, the pressure switch on the compressor is set for a 145psi. the air tank is mounted on the underside of the truck and the compressor I want to mount up in the bed inner fender well(this will require cutting inside the bed wall and making a hinged mounting/access plate). Also added will be air connections front and rear on the truck, and of course a set of air horns in the future .

So the question is, what am I forgetting and any suggestions ?

thanks

Kyle

 

[navyjoe]

Yes I put those on my 98 2500 and really like them. Watchout for Brake lines and the fuel tank. Air-lift fails to mention that in their instructions!! Glad I looked real good before I started drilling.



By the way, do you own a 2003 model? I undestand you can't drill that frame.

 

[tgbol]

You can get an air valve that is used on the big rigs that will maintain a constant ride height. I have on on my Cherokee, and one in the garage to put on my dodge. It works great on the Jeep. Load it up and a minute later it is back at the original ride height. Unload it and it lets the air out again. You don't have to mess with it.

 

[Bill Stockard]

navyjoe,



The Air Lift 5000s for the '03 trucks are "No Drill". The Firestone Ride-Rites are "no drill" also. I have a set of Air Lifts in the box waiting on the '03 to arrive.



Bill