Need Rear Air-Bag Suspension Feedback

Ashtiani · 02-23-2009, 10:57 PM

Hey guys,
I am in the market for a set of rear air-bags and compressor as my 2006 5.9 3500 Mega 4X4 SRW has a bad case of "Saggy Butt" with my 42' 5th wheel attached. So, if you have any experience and/or opinions on the different brands available, I welcome all your feedback.
Thank You in advance.

-lenny- · 02-23-2009, 11:19 PM

I have Firestone Ride-rites, and they seem good. That is all I have ever run though, so nothing to compare to. I have in cab control, with the compressor mounted under the hood. Towing a trailer single control is fine, but if you have top heavy loads in the bed (big slide in camper) some guys prefer dual control so each side is independant. I have no problems with body roll when hauling 2 sleds on my deck though.....

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08 MC 3500 68RFE
Mostly Stock

big black dodge · 02-23-2009, 11:56 PM

x2, on board air compressor is a must. i run up to 70 psi with 2 quads on the back and towing the boat, rides and handles quite well. install was very easy with the firestones too.

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05 3500 6 spd, QC, SB, SRW, black laramie, 3.73, G56, superchip, K&N tube with A&E filter, 5" cat back no cat, centerforce DF, 2 " lift, 315/70/R17 BFG AT, home made bumpers, 15000 lb warn, alum quad deck, air bags, intake elbow, guages.

Joe Cole · 02-24-2009, 12:28 AM

Look at the Carli long travel bags. A little more money, but a much better bag and set up. I have had air-ride and firestones no comparison.

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07 4x4 crew suspended by Carli sitting on 305 70's Terra Grapplers,Carli long travel air bags and high mount steering stabilizer,front diff guard and a Ranch Hand deer slayer.

Fisherguy · 02-24-2009, 01:26 AM

I have Pac Brake air bags and use a AirLift wireless controller to add or remove air, slick unit and no need to run air lines and wiring into the cab and no ugly gauge and switches to worry about:
Air Lift Company - WirelessAIR

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06 QC 3500, DiPricol; 40" Nelson; S&B intake; BDTD CL; Quad X2: Pac Brake PRXB/air bags with Airlift Wireless; AD 100/Liberty canister; 4 KC's; SB OFE, leveled, Bilsteins, 35" Vortracs/H2's; ATS Flares; 07 Komfort 274TS

Suprcynic · 02-24-2009, 12:49 PM

I have a 43 foot toyhauler and use airlift 5k bags. Very happy with them. Take an hour to install and with the wirelessair it's A no brainer to adjust them

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2006 5.9 2500 Regular Cab 4x4 auto SLT. Leveling kit, Debadged, AFE Pro-dry Intake, Quad Boost Fooler, AirLift 5k bags, ATS Exhaust Manifold, Second Gen Intake Horn, Full Dipricol Gauges, Glock 36 Security System, Boss Gooseneck Hitch, Tekonsha P3, Flashtech HID's, Wheland 6 way strobes, 5" FBD turbo back, Zapco 360.4 w/Bostons.

Ashtiani · 02-24-2009, 01:55 PM

After research and budget considerations, I ended up ordering an Airlift 5000/WirelessAir system. Thank you all for your input. Ashtiani

Fisherguy · 02-24-2009, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ashtiani

After research and budget considerations, I ended up ordering an Airlift 5000/WirelessAir system. Thank you all for your input. Ashtiani

You'll like it.
Keep in mind if you're going to get a Pac Brake exhaust brake you can get an Airlift wireless with a solenoid so you can use the Pac Brake compressor.

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06 QC 3500, DiPricol; 40" Nelson; S&B intake; BDTD CL; Quad X2: Pac Brake PRXB/air bags with Airlift Wireless; AD 100/Liberty canister; 4 KC's; SB OFE, leveled, Bilsteins, 35" Vortracs/H2's; ATS Flares; 07 Komfort 274TS

Ashtiani · 02-24-2009, 11:32 PM

Thanks Fisherguy!
I have the Jacobs brake installed (since new 46K, on all the time, no problems) love it!
The bags and compressor will be here in a week (free shipping). Can't wait. next month, Smarty jr. Recon digital gauge strip and a Mag-Hytec double deep trans pan.

Are you a fly fisherman?

Waist deep flicking a fly for North Idaho westslope cutthroat is the best!

Ashtiani

Fisherguy · 02-24-2009, 11:41 PM

Ya, been known to fling a fly, mostly lakes here in BC and a few rivers, here's our club website:

Osprey Flyfishers of British Columbia

Where my son guides during the summer, I get a "reduced" rate:
Wild Steelhead Fly Fishing Lodge British Columbia, Lower Dean Lodge BC Canada

"There's no head like steelhead!"

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06 QC 3500, DiPricol; 40" Nelson; S&B intake; BDTD CL; Quad X2: Pac Brake PRXB/air bags with Airlift Wireless; AD 100/Liberty canister; 4 KC's; SB OFE, leveled, Bilsteins, 35" Vortracs/H2's; ATS Flares; 07 Komfort 274TS

YamYZ250F · 02-25-2009, 05:28 PM

Where do you guys mount the compressor? and any got pics of it? and 2nd question, anyone use these bags with a B&W Gooseneck Hitch?? if so is the hitch in the way

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2006 Dodge 2500 Quad Cab Long bed 4x4, Magnaflow Muffler, Cat is MIA, HM 4" intake, 2.5" HBS leveling kit, and 285 A/T's, Edge MM www.OhioCoalRollers.com

Suprcynic · 02-25-2009, 07:02 PM

No the hitch isn't in the way. Might want to make sure they don't have 2 different models. One with a bw and one without. Seems like I remember something about that.

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2006 5.9 2500 Regular Cab 4x4 auto SLT. Leveling kit, Debadged, AFE Pro-dry Intake, Quad Boost Fooler, AirLift 5k bags, ATS Exhaust Manifold, Second Gen Intake Horn, Full Dipricol Gauges, Glock 36 Security System, Boss Gooseneck Hitch, Tekonsha P3, Flashtech HID's, Wheland 6 way strobes, 5" FBD turbo back, Zapco 360.4 w/Bostons.

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02-23-2009, 11:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
-lenny- Diesel Head Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Brooks Alberta Posts: 1,179 Thanks: 39 Thanked 47 Times in 42 Posts -lenny-'s Truck Pics	I have Firestone Ride-rites, and they seem good. That is all I have ever run though, so nothing to compare to. I have in cab control, with the compressor mounted under the hood. Towing a trailer single control is fine, but if you have top heavy loads in the bed (big slide in camper) some guys prefer dual control so each side is independant. I have no problems with body roll when hauling 2 sleds on my deck though..... __________________ 08 MC 3500 68RFE Mostly Stock

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big black dodge Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: calgary Posts: 102 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post big black dodge's Truck Pics	x2, on board air compressor is a must. i run up to 70 psi with 2 quads on the back and towing the boat, rides and handles quite well. install was very easy with the firestones too. __________________ 05 3500 6 spd, QC, SB, SRW, black laramie, 3.73, G56, superchip, K&N tube with A&E filter, 5" cat back no cat, centerforce DF, 2 " lift, 315/70/R17 BFG AT, home made bumpers, 15000 lb warn, alum quad deck, air bags, intake elbow, guages.

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Joe Cole Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: SO-CAL Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Joe Cole's Truck Pics	Look at the Carli long travel bags. A little more money, but a much better bag and set up. I have had air-ride and firestones no comparison. __________________ 07 4x4 crew suspended by Carli sitting on 305 70's Terra Grapplers,Carli long travel air bags and high mount steering stabilizer,front diff guard and a Ranch Hand deer slayer.

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Fisherguy Diesel Head Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Near Vancouver, BC, CANADA Posts: 1,714 Thanks: 12 Thanked 67 Times in 63 Posts Fisherguy's Truck Pics	I have Pac Brake air bags and use a AirLift wireless controller to add or remove air, slick unit and no need to run air lines and wiring into the cab and no ugly gauge and switches to worry about: Air Lift Company - WirelessAIR __________________ 06 QC 3500, DiPricol; 40" Nelson; S&B intake; BDTD CL; Quad X2: Pac Brake PRXB/air bags with Airlift Wireless; AD 100/Liberty canister; 4 KC's; SB OFE, leveled, Bilsteins, 35" Vortracs/H2's; ATS Flares; 07 Komfort 274TS

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Suprcynic Diesel Head Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sanford Florida Posts: 1,650 Thanks: 114 Thanked 42 Times in 29 Posts Suprcynic's Truck Pics	I have a 43 foot toyhauler and use airlift 5k bags. Very happy with them. Take an hour to install and with the wirelessair it's A no brainer to adjust them __________________ 2006 5.9 2500 Regular Cab 4x4 auto SLT. Leveling kit, Debadged, AFE Pro-dry Intake, Quad Boost Fooler, AirLift 5k bags, ATS Exhaust Manifold, Second Gen Intake Horn, Full Dipricol Gauges, Glock 36 Security System, Boss Gooseneck Hitch, Tekonsha P3, Flashtech HID's, Wheland 6 way strobes, 5" FBD turbo back, Zapco 360.4 w/Bostons.

02-24-2009, 01:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
Ashtiani Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: North Idaho Posts: 114 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 3 Posts Ashtiani's Truck Pics	After research and budget considerations, I ended up ordering an Airlift 5000/WirelessAir system. Thank you all for your input. Ashtiani

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Ashtiani Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: North Idaho Posts: 114 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 3 Posts Ashtiani's Truck Pics	Thanks Fisherguy! I have the Jacobs brake installed (since new 46K, on all the time, no problems) love it! The bags and compressor will be here in a week (free shipping). Can't wait. next month, Smarty jr. Recon digital gauge strip and a Mag-Hytec double deep trans pan. Are you a fly fisherman? Waist deep flicking a fly for North Idaho westslope cutthroat is the best! Ashtiani

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Fisherguy Diesel Head Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Near Vancouver, BC, CANADA Posts: 1,714 Thanks: 12 Thanked 67 Times in 63 Posts Fisherguy's Truck Pics	Ya, been known to fling a fly, mostly lakes here in BC and a few rivers, here's our club website: Osprey Flyfishers of British Columbia Where my son guides during the summer, I get a "reduced" rate: Wild Steelhead Fly Fishing Lodge British Columbia, Lower Dean Lodge BC Canada "There's no head like steelhead!" __________________ 06 QC 3500, DiPricol; 40" Nelson; S&B intake; BDTD CL; Quad X2: Pac Brake PRXB/air bags with Airlift Wireless; AD 100/Liberty canister; 4 KC's; SB OFE, leveled, Bilsteins, 35" Vortracs/H2's; ATS Flares; 07 Komfort 274TS

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YamYZ250F Diesel Freak Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: columbus Oh Posts: 695 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts YamYZ250F's Truck Pics	Where do you guys mount the compressor? and any got pics of it? and 2nd question, anyone use these bags with a B&W Gooseneck Hitch?? if so is the hitch in the way __________________ 2006 Dodge 2500 Quad Cab Long bed 4x4, Magnaflow Muffler, Cat is MIA, HM 4" intake, 2.5" HBS leveling kit, and 285 A/T's, Edge MM www.OhioCoalRollers.com

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Suprcynic Diesel Head Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sanford Florida Posts: 1,650 Thanks: 114 Thanked 42 Times in 29 Posts Suprcynic's Truck Pics	No the hitch isn't in the way. Might want to make sure they don't have 2 different models. One with a bw and one without. Seems like I remember something about that. __________________ 2006 5.9 2500 Regular Cab 4x4 auto SLT. Leveling kit, Debadged, AFE Pro-dry Intake, Quad Boost Fooler, AirLift 5k bags, ATS Exhaust Manifold, Second Gen Intake Horn, Full Dipricol Gauges, Glock 36 Security System, Boss Gooseneck Hitch, Tekonsha P3, Flashtech HID's, Wheland 6 way strobes, 5" FBD turbo back, Zapco 360.4 w/Bostons.