Air Bag question

[y22man]

Man after being on DTR and TDR reading about air bags for 2 days straight, I am still at square one.



Which system should I get? I want an air compressor, tank and in cab gauges.



Air Bag It

Air Lift

Firestone

Pac Brake



I might get the Pac Brake exhaust brake but doing the whole system is pricey installed. I wish I was handy to save 600 bucks from the install.



I just don't know anymore. All I know is I need some bags.



Can anyone provide some clarity for me?

 

[JFought]

i went all PAC i am happy.

I even rub a hole in a bag (my fault) and it was reasonable to replace from pac.

 

[JFought]

install is not that hard.
the hardest damn thing (for me) was putting the the provided wire into the computers huge wiring harness. Now i realize how i could have made it so much easier. .
bags and compressor are bolt on, and just use common sense for wires and hoses.

(I did my own gauges, and fill valves)

 

[wcjp]

The pacbrake airbags and exhaust brake are both easy to install. The airbags are completely bolt on. I placed the fill lines just behind the driver rear wheel. The exhaust brake takes a little longer. That can be done in stages if necessary.

 

[Jim W]

I am using the Air Lift system “LoadLIFTER” 5000 Kit No. 57290. These are a bolt on set and the only thing you need to remove is the bump blocks. That are used on the rear suspension, all instructions are included. I then installed the” SureSET” No. 25004, which provides an onboard air compressor with a monitor and command module in the cab. With this system the monitor and command control module maintains the set air pressure in the bags and allows you to adjust the air bags air pressure one bag at a time.

Jim W.

 

[AH64ID]

I have been using Firestone Air Ride's on various rigs for over a decade. I have never had one go flat, or pop and install has always been pretty easy.

 

[TomBrady]

I've had no problems with the PacBrake air bags over the last 23,000 mi. Very easy to install. I placed the valve stems through the license plate holes.

 

[Mark31]

I also am drooling over some airbags. Since I would use them very little, I would want some that have the least negative impact running empty. As you guys tell what you have, would you share any thoughts about how they do when "they are just along for the ride". Thanks. Mark

 

[TomBrady]

I've not found the ride to be objectionable at my truck's lightest weight (8216lbs. ). Everyone will have a different opinion on what they feel is a comfortable ride.

 

[EDankievitch]

Just installed the Firestone kit on my 05. Adventure Rv(.net/com?) supply had the best price and fast shipping. The kit was easy to install and does what they say it should by taking the sag out of the truck. I'd say go for it I know that I'm sorry that I didn't do it sooner.

 

[y22man]

Thanks for everyone's comments. I guess could install the bags, where I would get into trouble is installing the compressor, tank, possibly command module, and gauges inside.

And why I am hum and hah'ing about the pac brake is I want it down the road, possibly sooner depending how the new Toy Hauler pulls/pushes me. Just doing all those things at once is pricey.

 

[Wertles]

You can do the basic pac brake airbags without the compressor at this time. It took me 3 hours to install start to finish but without help, I could have done it in 2. My helper was 6 years old at the time and I insisted on him doing most everything. If you find the need to move onto the exhaust brake in the future, you can always add the compressor at that time. Do it in stages and it takes the bite out of the cost. Just my . 02

 

[TomBrady]

You can do the basic pac brake airbags without the compressor at this time. It took me 3 hours to install start to finish but without help, I could have done it in 2. My helper was 6 years old at the time and I insisted on him doing most everything. If you find the need to move onto the exhaust brake in the future, you can always add the compressor at that time. Do it in stages and it takes the bite out of the cost. Just my . 02

Ditto that.