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06-21-2017, 12:49 PM
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Name: David Jay Yoder
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Any good air bags set ups for second gen?
Hey guys new to comp diesel here looking for some recommendations on a rear air bag set up on my 2001 2500 4x4. Its going to be my work truck so I plan to tow 5-6 days a week.
Was looking at air lift 5000 kit but as near as I can tell they don't make a specific one for the older trucks so its more like a one size fits all. I just don't want to get something that doesn't fit or is too big of a pain to install. Also truck has a gooseneck hitch if that matters any.
Any advice/recommendations Id appreciate Thanks!
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06-21-2017, 01:57 PM
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Name: zstroken
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Firestone ride rite. I used a cheap harbor freight compressor, only issue was the check valve on it, started leaking after a while, so I needed to put a valve in to hold the air in the bags.
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06-21-2017, 02:04 PM
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Name: David Jay Yoder
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Quote:
Originally Posted by zstroken
Firestone ride rite. I used a cheap harbor freight compressor, only issue was the check valve on it, started leaking after a while, so I needed to put a valve in to hold the air in the bags.
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Thanks for the reply!did you have to drill any to install it?
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06-21-2017, 03:21 PM
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Name: zstroken
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It has been so long, if I did drill it was very minimal. It was more difficult doing the air compressor setup than the bag install.
On my 08, I have one toggle switch that turns the compressor on(bought a better compressor this time), one toggle switch that has a solenoid to release air pressure, I think used the auxillary pressure sensor with my edge CTS2 for pressure display. I also 'T'd into the system and have a shrader valve at the rear of the truck so external air can fill the system up.
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06-21-2017, 03:29 PM
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Name: BRE
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I vote for ride rites as well. I prefer to sell those over the air lift brand. However air lift has the one style bag that has a rubber stand built in the bag so you can run them with no air.
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07 Dodge 3500 - Tow mirrors, silencer ring MIA, Spectra air filter.
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There really is nothing better than OEM. That goes for anything from turbos to boobs.
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06-21-2017, 03:45 PM
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Name: David Jay Yoder
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Ok appreciate the input guys!I'll have to check out the ride rites
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06-21-2017, 05:22 PM
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Name: Ram12vcummins
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Ride rites. Had 3 sets on different trucks. Good bags.
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06-21-2017, 06:45 PM
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Name: Financial Mistake
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Hardest part about doing them on my 98 3500, was trying to get the axle back onto the leafs, which isn't hard normally, but I was on a gravel pad and may or may not have been intoxicatingly intoxicated.
Point is, it's pretty easy.
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06-21-2017, 06:58 PM
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Name: David Jay Yoder
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Ok good to hear haha thanks
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06-22-2017, 05:11 AM
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Name: ISBand4BT
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BRE
I vote for ride rites as well. I prefer to sell those over the air lift brand. However air lift has the one style bag that has a rubber stand built in the bag so you can run them with no air.
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This would be absolutely wonderful. Our back roads are so bumpy. It was bad before but with my ride rites, even at 8lb of air pressure, it's even worse.
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06-22-2017, 06:52 AM
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Name: BRE
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Quote:
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This would be absolutely wonderful. Our back roads are so bumpy. It was bad before but with my ride rites, even at 8lb of air pressure, it's even worse.
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Unless I'm going off the beaten path, I still run my ride rites with no air. I know you're not supposed to but I do. Luckily I've not pinched one yet. I also have the flat bed so I sometimes try and keep air in them.
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07 Dodge 3500 - Tow mirrors, silencer ring MIA, Spectra air filter.
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Originally Posted by jfaulkner
There really is nothing better than OEM. That goes for anything from turbos to boobs.
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RIP Dex KCCO
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06-22-2017, 07:51 AM
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Name: sootie
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BRE
Unless I'm going off the beaten path, I still run my ride rites with no air. I know you're not supposed to but I do. Luckily I've not pinched one yet. I also have the flat bed so I sometimes try and keep air in them.
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It's not pinching that is the issue, its when the bag creates a vacuum inside when it stretches going over bumps that sucks the bag in on itself and creates heat and wear. More likely to blow a bag prematurely.
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06-22-2017, 08:56 AM
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Name: BRE
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Then how are the air lift bags helping with the rubber stand built in any different?
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07 Dodge 3500 - Tow mirrors, silencer ring MIA, Spectra air filter.
Quote:
Originally Posted by jfaulkner
There really is nothing better than OEM. That goes for anything from turbos to boobs.
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RIP Dex KCCO
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06-22-2017, 04:06 PM
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Name: David Jay Yoder
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Went ahead and bought a set up from Firestone anything pre 03 is a standard type kit so may be a Lil more work than I hoped for since its not special made.hope it won't be too bad
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06-22-2017, 04:39 PM
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Name: sootie
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Quote:
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Then how are the air lift bags helping with the rubber stand built in any different?
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Can't answer that, my experience is with Firestone
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06-22-2017, 05:25 PM
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Name: David Jay Yoder
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Where you guys mount your compressor at?
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06-22-2017, 05:31 PM
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Name: BRE
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Drivers side toolbox.
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07 Dodge 3500 - Tow mirrors, silencer ring MIA, Spectra air filter.
Quote:
Originally Posted by jfaulkner
There really is nothing better than OEM. That goes for anything from turbos to boobs.
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RIP Dex KCCO
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06-22-2017, 05:41 PM
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Name: David Jay Yoder
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That be a good spot but I got a pick up bed so no side boxes
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06-22-2017, 05:47 PM
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Name: BRE
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Quote:
Originally Posted by David Jay Yoder
That be a good spot but I got a pick up bed so no side boxes
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Hey you asked lol! Jk
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07 Dodge 3500 - Tow mirrors, silencer ring MIA, Spectra air filter.
Quote:
Originally Posted by jfaulkner
There really is nothing better than OEM. That goes for anything from turbos to boobs.
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RIP Dex KCCO
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06-22-2017, 05:57 PM
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Name: David Jay Yoder
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Lol wish it was a flat that would be easier lol
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