HD Helper Bags?

RAM_Designs · Dec 31, 2016

Looking for some good helper bags for a 2016 2500 tradesman...just want to keep it from sagging so much when hauling a heavy load that might be too front loaded. I only have about 1.25" of rake at the moment, and with a heavy load last weekend it was noticeable lower in the rear...don't like that. Any help is appreciated, personal experience preferred.

mtofell · Dec 31, 2016

Firestone 5000s - have run them on 2 trucks and couldn't be happier. I can put thousands of pounds in the bed with almost no squat if desired. You can air them up from 0-100 psi depending on how much you need/want.

There are a couple of other brands that are very similar. My only advice is to stay away from the super-cheapie inside the coil type. From what I've read these are VERY minimal and not that much less $$. They may help for a 1/2 ton but with your HD go for the real deal.

MN-Ram · Jan 1, 2017

The Airlift 5000's are really nice too. If you get them with the internal jounce, they will also provide a spring bumper to help prevent you from bottoming out when the bag is deflated. They also have a lifetime warranty too.

If I need to add bags to my 3500, it will be the Airlift 5000's.

RAM_Designs · Jan 1, 2017

These?: 2014-2016 Dodge Ram 2500 with Coil Spring - Firestone Ride-Rite Air Bag Helper Springs (NO-DRILL) [REAR] [2580] | $365.29 | SD Truck Springs | Leaf Springs, Helper Springs and Suspension Parts

SwollenMonkey16 · Jan 1, 2017

Definitely air lift 5000s. I've ran them on my 1500 and they are awesome. Will definitely be adding these to my 2500 if I don't upgrade the springs

reloaderguy · Jan 1, 2017

Firestones with Daystar cradles. Or timbrens that you install when towing.

RAM_Designs · Jan 1, 2017

reloaderguy said:
Firestones with Daystar cradles. Or timbrens that you install when towing.

Why Daystar cradles? The short search I did of that setup says that the Daystar cradles don't totally fit the bags, that you need a little spacer.

smurfs_of_war · Jan 1, 2017

What the hell do you guys put in the back of these trucks that require bags?

RAM_Designs · Jan 1, 2017

smurfs_of_war said:
What the hell do you guys put in the back of these trucks that require bags?

Batteries. Trailer full of batteries. Don't want it to squat in the back so I'd rather have some helper bags to keep it from sagging too much.

smurfs_of_war · Jan 1, 2017

Ooooh... that'd do it.

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MN-Ram · Jan 1, 2017

If you contact SD Truck Springs, they will discuss the current suspension issues you are trying to remedy. When I reached out to them I was looking at 2 options that were $225-300, and the guy recommended a $89 alternative. I followed his recommendation, and was very happy with the result. That was on my half ton though. If I need anything for my 3500, I will go through SD Truck Springs and it will be the Airlift 5000's.

Whatever you go with, good luck.

reloaderguy · Jan 1, 2017

RAM_Designs said:
Why Daystar cradles? The short search I did of that setup says that the Daystar cradles don't totally fit the bags, that you need a little spacer.

Because you have to run a minimum 5psi in bags and it effects your unloaded ride quality. The cradles let's you push out all the air when not in use and the bags won't rip if you fully cycle the suspension. You don't need the spacer.

ocwill1 · Jan 1, 2017

I had the airlift 5000 ultimate in my F150 and they were great. If you get the ultimate, you do not need to run any air in them when unloaded...

coobie · Jan 1, 2017

Put a set of the Timbren suspension enhancement springs on my truck this past weekend.Bought them at E.trailer for $214 bucks.

68PowerWagon · Jan 1, 2017

smurfs_of_war said:
What the hell do you guys put in the back of these trucks that require bags?

That's what I was thinking. I put 1,450lbs. in the back of mine for work & by looking at it you couldn't tell I put anything in there. It did ride much better though. :happy107:

reloaderguy · Jan 1, 2017

OP has Power Wagon rear springs, they have a lower carrying capacity. If you search Cummins Forum you will find this comes up frequently when guys run Carli or Thuren rear coils. The recommendation is generally airbags with Daystar cradles or Timbrens.

Dmopar74 · Jan 1, 2017

smurfs_of_war said:
What the hell do you guys put in the back of these trucks that require bags?

Slide in camper here

JLEONARD · Jan 1, 2017

I had Firestone Ride Rites in my 1500. Go with the 5000s for what your doing. Either brand, theyre the same.

mtofell · Jan 2, 2017

smurfs_of_war said:
What the hell do you guys put in the back of these trucks that require bags?

My wife

She only weighs 110#. She gets to ride up front.... and she NEVER reads this forum :favorites13:

MN-Ram · Jan 2, 2017

I had a 64-gun safe in the back of my 3500 SRW this past weekend, and you couldn't even tell it was carrying anything. Didn't change the ride any either. I don't think I'll need the airbags until the leaf Springs start to fatigue.

Maybe I'll just trade in the truck by then.

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