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billhd · 09-10-2018, 11:26 AM

I have a 2015 F350 cc 6.7 drw. Thinking of buying a 5vr 19-20k wt. In your opinion what air system is better :

Old-Biscuit · 09-10-2018, 11:37 AM

What do want to accomplish with 'air bags'?
Why do you think you should have them?

Look at sticker on door jamb.....CCC (cargo carrying capacity---payload)
Probably close to 5000#
That's plenty enough for 5vr pin weight.

WAIT until you get 5vr....load truck/trailer up then go get weighed and evaluate 'need' for supplemental acessories

Bounder28T · 09-10-2018, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by billhd90

I have a 2015 F350 cc 6.7 drw. Thinking of buying a 5vr 19-20k wt. In your opinion what air system is better :

I would look at "Air Lift" products, maybe air lift 60818 kit. There are several, real good, Youtube videos on air bag replacement and they typically make product recommendations too. Hope this is helpful, best of luck.

raineman · 09-10-2018, 12:07 PM

Have had Firestone bags going 5 years. They work great. Would purchase again.

billhd · 09-11-2018, 06:48 AM

I plan on going cross country and full timing. Just trying to make it easier for the suspension. When I had a 1/2ton and put stone in it would squat. I realize that the 350 has more carry at. Just want to be cautious �� thanks for the advice

JSM180 · 09-11-2018, 07:05 AM

I went with Firestone and have no complaints. At one time I thought Airlift could be run without air due to the internal bumper but they now require 5 psi min. just like Firestone.

KHBama · 09-11-2018, 07:15 AM

I have Airlift with on board compressor and wireless remote. Simplified life but at a cost. Product itself is top notch though

Intothewild · 09-13-2018, 07:59 PM

Air lift stands behind their product.

Funhaus · 09-14-2018, 11:01 AM

I like my Airlifts, I had these on my '13 Ram 3500 DRW, took them off and put them on my '18 Ram 3500 DRW.
Would like to add the on board compressor next.
I use them to put the truck back to stock height after 5er is hitched up, rides a lot nicer for me.

Natebert · 09-17-2018, 11:37 AM

I put AirLift 7500XLs, with dual compressors and their SmartAir II auto leveling system on my rig and noticed a nice improvement in ride quality/softness. The truck (when connected to my trailer) rides much smoother over expansion joints, etc with the bags, than without.

glennwest · 09-18-2018, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old-Biscuit

What do want to accomplish with 'air bags'?
Why do you think you should have them?

Look at sticker on door jamb.....CCC (cargo carrying capacity---payload)
Probably close to 5000#
That's plenty enough for 5vr pin weight.

WAIT until you get 5vr....load truck/trailer up then go get weighed and evaluate 'need' for supplemental acessories

My Teton bowed my dually springs backwards. Put air bags on and rode like a sled. No longer own a LDT.

billhd · 09-19-2018, 11:15 AM

Thanks for the Input. My sticker says i have enough capacity but i just want to make sure

Natebert · 09-20-2018, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old-Biscuit

What do want to accomplish with 'air bags'?
Why do you think you should have them?

Look at sticker on door jamb.....CCC (cargo carrying capacity---payload)
Probably close to 5000#
That's plenty enough for 5vr pin weight.

WAIT until you get 5vr....load truck/trailer up then go get weighed and evaluate 'need' for supplemental acessories

It entirely depends on trailer pin weight, and other equipment in the truck.

For example.
A 100g in-bed fuel tank (pump, tank, and fuel) could easily weight 800lbs or more, plus you may have a 200lb hitch, generator, extra fuel, snow chains, high-lift jack, cooler, plus any other stuff, you could easily add 1500-2500lbs just in the bed, then you add the pin weight of a heavy 5th wheel (mine is ~3400lbs)
You could be well over 5000lbs.