Ian
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- Joined
- Feb 9, 2016
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- Location
- Port Orchard, Wa
- Ram Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 6.7 Cummins 24 valve
I ordered a set of Timber Grove airbags for my 2015 1500 to help tighten up the rear end while I tow my 24' travel trailer. Loaded up, it weighs around 6500# with a 680# tongue weight. My weight distribution hitch levels the truck back out and I'm hoping the air bags will bring back the couple inches to the factory rake.
I saw the instructional video online for the install and it seems very straight forward, I was just wondering if anyone had any first hand experience installing these and maybe some tips/tricks to help the process along. I don't plan on running the valve into the bed like the instructions show, I don't like the idea of something bouncing around back there and busting it off. I plan on running it next to my fuel cap so it's out of the way but in a place that I can easily access it with a portable air compressor. I also like the idea of being able to see the gap between the rear tire and fender as you're adding air. Plus, I can't lower my tailgate all the way when my trailer is hooked up without it hitting the trailer jack so I could see that being a PITA when trying to air up the bags.
I'll try to take some pictures of the install this weekend if I'm not rushed with other projects.
I saw the instructional video online for the install and it seems very straight forward, I was just wondering if anyone had any first hand experience installing these and maybe some tips/tricks to help the process along. I don't plan on running the valve into the bed like the instructions show, I don't like the idea of something bouncing around back there and busting it off. I plan on running it next to my fuel cap so it's out of the way but in a place that I can easily access it with a portable air compressor. I also like the idea of being able to see the gap between the rear tire and fender as you're adding air. Plus, I can't lower my tailgate all the way when my trailer is hooked up without it hitting the trailer jack so I could see that being a PITA when trying to air up the bags.
I'll try to take some pictures of the install this weekend if I'm not rushed with other projects.