2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Firestone Air Bags

[aviatorman]

Any of you lads install the firestone air bags? If so how do you like em? I have found a great deal on them for my 02 H. O. 2500 at $239. 00. They're rated for 5000 lbs and they look simple to install. Any comments are appreciated , ,thanks in advance. P. s (no air pump included at this price).

 

[abranz]

airbags

I have a 98 2500 4X4 and frequently have large loads on it. I've had airbags in the past. They work well until one looses air for whatever reason, typically far away from home. I recently put Timbrens on the rear and am very pleased. No impact on empty ride quality, but tremendous stabilizing capability with smooth ride when loaded. Gaurenteed for life and no way for them to fail. Plus much less expensive.

Anthony

 

[NoSeeUm]

I have them, like them, recommend them. Keep 5-10 psi in them when empty. Piece of cake to install.



Jim

 

[nps]

I have a 98 2500 4X4 and frequently have large loads on it. I've had airbags in the past. They work well until one looses air for whatever reason, typically far away from home. I recently put Timbrens on the rear and am very pleased. No impact on empty ride quality, but tremendous stabilizing capability with smooth ride when loaded. Gaurenteed for life and no way for them to fail. Plus much less expensive.

Anthony

The Timbrens for the Dana 80 hybrid axle are about the same price as Firestone air bags. If I were to put something on my truck, I'd go with the Timbrens just to get away from the air-related potential problems.

 

[TRAMPLINEMAN]

I've installed Firestones. Good product and simple installation. One recommendation, do not run both air lines into one, keep them separate.

 

[NoSeeUm]

I've installed Firestones. Good product and simple installation. One recommendation, do not run both air lines into one, keep them separate.

Why do you say that?



Thanks;

Jim

 

[Nate]

Curious on this as well. I figured you'd want both sides to have equal pressure?

 

[JWRowe]

why 2 lines?

One air supply would be fine if you are carrying something heavy that is balanced evenly side to side. In my case I carry a 4k slide in truck camper often. With a full water tank, generator, food, supplies, tools, etc. it is never even side to side. Often I have 65 lbs in the right side and 50 lbs or so in the left. It depends on the type of use you are going to put it to.

I do have the Firestones and in four years I have only had one minor leak. Fixed it quick and no further problems. Love them.



Regards, John

 

[moparmikeJ]

And a neat place to mount your air fittings is right through the upper holes of your rear marker plate. Mike

 

[Silver_Ram]

I have had my Firestone air bags for 2 years & have had zero problems.



I bought the air line tee, so I only had 1 fill spot. The install was straight forward. I attached the bag bracket to the overload spring, so I bought shorter bolts than the kit came with.



The kit number I used is: 2071. According to the Ride-Rite website, the 2299 stated above is for an 03 to 05 Ram. The tee number is: 3025. I ran the line through an existing hole in a cross member and zip tied it.



I got mine from Summit Racing, They are $10. 00 less than the price you listed. I sourced the tee locally. Summit Racing doesn't have a listing for the tee.

 

[DRadzierez]

ran firestone bags with sep. lines highly recommend them,no problems

 

[Nate]

The Timbrems you guys refer to, are you talking about the rubber bump stops? So the truck has to sag some and then it will ride on the "bumpstop" is that how it works?

 

[NoSeeUm]

And a neat place to mount your air fittings is right through the upper holes of your rear marker plate. Mike

Not if you plan to use a slide in camper.



Jim

 

[TRAMPLINEMAN]

Why do you say that?



Thanks;

Jim

The "T" fitting can and will act like an equalizer. One good thing, one air fitting to fill both bags. Bad thing, hauling a heavy load in the bed, while cornering or sidehilling, the air from the lower side bag will run into the upper bag. This defeats the purpose of the bags. Seperate lines will maintain a constant psi in each bag.

 

[abranz]

The Timbrems you guys refer to, are you talking about the rubber bump stops? So the truck has to sag some and then it will ride on the "bumpstop" is that how it works?

Best thing I can tell you is to see their web site. I think it's Timbren.com. do a search for timbren and you will find their site. I think either air bags or timbrens are great products, just personal preference I suppose. Wish I could show how they compress and keep the truck level with a cord of Tamarack in the bed.

Anthony

 

[NoSeeUm]

The "T" fitting can and will act like an equalizer. One good thing, one air fitting to fill both bags. Bad thing, hauling a heavy load in the bed, while cornering or sidehilling, the air from the lower side bag will run into the upper bag. This defeats the purpose of the bags. Seperate lines will maintain a constant psi in each bag.

OK thanks, that is what I thought you were going to say. For me it has not been an issue. I think mostly because I run the RS 9000's. Hauling my camper is very comfortable.



Jim