Adding air bags

[MILD THUNDER]

Been thinking about adding air bags to the rear of my 04 Superduty SRW. Which is the better kit? Firestone or air lift? I would like the on board compressor kit to adjust easily. Thanks

 

[Davidmnc]

We sell and install the Firestone are bag system. Works great!

 

[Sydwayz]

Both are made by Firestone anyhow. I'd go with the Firestone branded ones.

 

[imco offshore]

We sell and install the Firestone are bag system. Works great!

dave how much is a kit for a 2003 ford 4x4 excursion power stroke,,, ? thanks george jr:USA:

 

[Quinlan]

I put some on my 3500 chevy SRW and they are great for towing the Cig.

 

[Chris]

Always good luck on the Firestone's

 

[Big Time]

Do these systems go inside the coils or are they mounted elsewhere?

 

[Chris]

Above the axle under the frame. The majority of applications are leaf springs (truck rears

 

[2112]

Both are made by Firestone anyhow. I'd go with the Firestone branded ones.

I have had both on 2 different trucks. Both Cab operated. The Firestone was a much beefier system than the airlift.

Chris, what else is out there?
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[MILD THUNDER]

Do they help with sway or anything? My truck doesnt squat much, even with the 40' Formula on the hitch, as the trailer is balanced pretty well.

 

[MILD THUNDER]

I was looking at the on board control. I have a air compressor from a set of gaffrig mufflers. Was wondering if I could rig that up, with a air gauge, and toggle switch to the firestone kit? I dont see why it wouldnt work?

 

[Magic Medicine]

Joe,

I have a firestone system on mine! Helps keep the trailer level and to raise it up when using some of the steeper grade ramps

 

[Chris]

Firestone and AirRide are about it.

The kit compressor isn't that expensive. It has a double-throw switch/valve that you'll need. One way is an electrical switch to run the pump. The other is a release valve to dump the air. You don't need a gauge. I put my pump in the back compartment and the switch right there. Then I got a piece of PVC pipe and cut it to the length between my bumper and the ground with the vehicle unloaded. After loading, I hit the switch and ran the pump until the stick fit under again. Back to level ride-height.

They do help with sway as well as that rocking-horse effect you can get with a large trailer load.

 

[glh]

I used Firestone Air bags on an Excursion I had a while back to pull a Cafe and a Tiger and it was a well worth addition.

 

[Knot 4 Me]

Buddy of mine went with AirRide on his F250. Has the automatic leveling option. Works great.