2/4 Drop - Rear Air Bag Help

[chrisb38002]

I'm about to pull the trigger on a drop kit. Going with the McGaughy 2/4 deluxe kit. Had one on my 03 for 9 years without a single issue.
I have read that some additional support may be needed in the rear to keep from bottoming out due to shorter springs, and some are using air bags for this.
Anyone using air bags inside the rear springs? If so, which brand and size? Details like part numbers would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Hemi450hp]

Airlift makes a bag kit that will work...Part# 60824. That is what most of the lowered guys are running.

AIR LIFT 1000 Series Rear Airbags 2009-2013 Dodge Ram 1500 - Lowered Trucks

 

[chrisb38002]

Thanks, that's the info I was looking for. Guess I should have checked your site first.

 

[audio1der]

If you have the new rear springs, contact Airlift directly with their diameter and length, and they can tell you exactly which kit will fit best.
My rear is 2" lowered but the bags for the stock application still worked best for me. They don't have to be much shorter to work for a lowered application.
In general, I LOVE having the adjustability and they smooth everything out so nicely for towing.

 

[bigdragon]

do you have to remove the coil springs to install them bags?

 

[BlkRamRt]

do you have to remove the coil springs to install them bags?

no but it makes it easier.

 

[bigdragon]

Thanks

 

[audio1der]

Unless you're running new air lines, you still have to fight with getting the line onto the barb on top of the bag once its in the coil. I would warm up the bags and try folding them according to instructions first. It may keep you from having to realign the coils and undoing any lower shock bolts.
My coils were so loose it was a 2 person job holding the coil still and not rotating them while getting the line on the barb, then holding it still while jacking the axle up to hold them in place.
Folding and squeezing the bag into the coil was NOT a big deal.

 

[delunad]

I installed mine at the same time I put the drop kit in makes thins easy

 

[bigdragon]

Installed the bags without removing the coil springs and I'm happy with the ride only riding with 5 psi it does not hit the bumpstops.

 

[partsguy]

I have the 2/4 drop but I used the airlift bags for a Durango. They seem to work fine. i think the rear springs are a little soft on the mcgauhys kit. Thinking about going back to factory spindles and getting bel tech springs

 

[chrisb38002]

I just ordered the air lift kit for mine and the part number for a lowered ram is listed as "2013 Dodge Durango".
AutoAnything.com carries them, but you have to ask for the specifiic part number. The website kept taking me to the one for a stock height Ram, not lowered.