DD with Airlift 1000

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fadetoblack188

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Who here daily drives with airlift 1000 air bags in the rear?.. how is it? with 5 lbs in the bags does it feel normal like there not even there? or is the ride alittle rougher. Putting them in this week just wanted to get an idea.
 

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This has been on my list and I'm in no rush cuz I don't do any towing. But I also would like more info.
 

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I've had them in my truck for a few years and with 5 psi you would never know you had them. There awesome for heavier loads and pulling trailers.
 
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yeah i am pretty pumped to try them with a trailer... figure 30 pounds with a trailer, but i wanna make sure i am not going to feel them normally at 5 lbs haha
 

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Yeah you just have to find what psi works best for what your hauling
 

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Had them for about 20K miles and never know they are there when they have 5psi. I wouldn't hesitate getting them at all if you plan to load up the bed or pull heavy trailers.
 

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RideControl | Air Lift Company - Tow and Haul with Safety and Comfort
5-100 psi right off there sight maybe you have different bags but these are the ones I have I paid 150 for them at our auto parts store installed myself

Those are 'RideControl' air springs. We are discussing Airlift 1000 helper bags which sit inside the coils of 4th gen turcks. Same company, different product line altogether.
Air Lift 1000 Air Bags for Coil Spring SUVs and Vans | Air Lift Company
 

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Well that would be the difference you guys have coils in the ass end so your correct on the weight ratings for them mine can hold 100
 

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5 psi I only hear the protector ring rattle.
 

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I kept 15psi in mine. I liked the way it firmed up the ride. Would boost up to 25 when pulling the camper.

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Well that would be the difference you guys have coils in the ass end so your correct on the weight ratings for them mine can hold 100

Yes it is in 4th Gen section so to clarify the Airlift 1000 for 4th Gen not 3rd. I just don't want to see someone put 100 in their's since I am sure the 4th gen ones would burst.

I run them in my daily driver and have them at 10 right now sometimes I have had them below the 5 against their recommendations and that was also fine. I prefer the handling when 5 or more is in there it prevents the twisting around curves and turns.
 

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Same here. 5 psi all day every day and cannot even tell they are there. Mine has squeaked for a while and the other day I lubed them up with a dry spray lubricant that I have. Worked great. no more squeak.
 

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I set my bags at 5 psi unloaded and I can't tell the difference between stock ride or with the Air Lift 1000's, at least in any negative way. I ran them at 35 psi the first couple of days just to make sure they were holding air. The 35 psi unloaded was considerably more bouncy, especially going over speed bumps and alike. But, I can only imagine it's going to help tremendously once I load my truck. It's going to be about another month or two before I can put them to the real test.

I did also install some Bilstein 4600 HD's on the rear of my truck, along with a pair of heavy duty variable coils from TufTruck (1223-V). I will say the new coils seem to weigh about double what the stock coils do.

All in all, with the mods I made, I think the truck rides just as nice, if not better now. Plus, I've helped with the rear sag when hauling/towing. Win/win for me.

Oh, I did have the truck shop install the Wireless One system, too. It's pretty cool being able to remotely change the psi's in the bags and not have to worry about getting a compressor out or locating one at a gas station. Now, hopefully it holds up for the life of the truck....lol.
 
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