Aftermarket airbags????

[FlatbedHemi]

Going to put another flatbed back on the truck, but this time a hybrid utility/farm bed with a hydraulic hay spear. After hauling hay at night I realize that my truck squats quite a bit with the factory bed and the hay bale (as was evident from my headlights blinding oncoming traffic), so im sure that I will encounter much more sag in the rear once I swap beds and load hay. So, looking for recommendations on the best bang for the buck airbag load leveling system for the 14-18 2500. Bonus points if you have experience with the recommended system.

 

[Udy2554]

 

[ripping r]

x2 on airlift. I like mine. I could not pay the price for onboard air. i use a 40 dollar amazon air comp.

 

[DILLIGAF]

Get timbrens. No stupid air hoses to deal with.

 

[mtofell]

I've run Firestone 5000 on two different HD trucks and love them. They are pretty much the same as the Airlifts I believe. I also skipped the onboard compressor and just us a portable. My bags can take up to 90psi and with my 5th wheel attached I only need about 35-40 to stiffen things up. With that load I'm right at my max payload of 3000#. I'm pretty sure at the max 90 I'd feel like I was driving on concrete blocks.

I've never run Timbrens but they would probably work as well. And I agree they are simpler in that they can't leak. The downside is there is no adjustability.

 

[ripping r]

I've run Firestone 5000 on two different HD trucks and love them. They are pretty much the same as the Airlifts I believe. I also skipped the onboard compressor and just us a portable. My bags can take up to 90psi and with my 5th wheel attached I only need about 35-40 to stiffen things up. With that load I'm right at my max payload of 3000#. I'm pretty sure at the max 90 I'd feel like I was driving on concrete blocks.

I've never run Timbrens but they would probably work as well. And I agree they are simpler in that they can't leak. The downside is there is no adjustability.

I like the airlifts over the firestones. because the airlifts have a built in bump stop. other than that there both great.

 

[Doug Johnston]

I'm planning to install air bags on my 2500, and am trying to decide between Firestone and Airlift as well. I'm leaning toward the Firestone. I like the mounting brackets better and the way the rubber bags are sealed top and bottom.

Check out this video:

 

[18CrewDually]

I use Airlift. Best bang for the buck and never had an issue on any of my trucks.

The kits I've used come with high quality stainless push-to-connect O-ring seal fittings and standard 1/4" airline tubing. Never experienced a leak in the system. Nothing beats the adjustability especially if you do an onboard air system that you can adjust on the fly. I even use them when I hook up to a trailer by filling them to lift the trailer's landing gear off the ground to make it easier cranking up or down.
Airbags are a necessity for me.