I would start off around 15-20 lbs and adjust as needed for the feel you like. With our Jayco 25BH which was around 5500lbs I ran them at 20lb and it was a nice ride.
Can this system be used in the front and rear just to air lift the vehicle for a higher ride height, smoother ride quality but without carrying any loads?
This system is designed for just the rear but to help with heavy loads. I believe there is a system for the front not sure. I would contact Airlift and check. There are other systems out that are better for air suspension lifts.
Thanks for the advice on removing the spare and inner fenders. Made it easy except I spent 2 hrs trying to figure how the lowering tools work. Turns out I had a spare tire anti theft locking device that required a special adapter! At least I’ll know how to get the spare off now if I need to. Thanks
I put a set on my new 2015 Ram,,,never had any problems and worked well for 7 years. I just bought a 22 Ram and now must put a new set on,,, and I expect it will work just as well. It sure does help the truck stabilize heavy loads and minimize truck sag.
Oh wow, I am glad they sent you a replacement. We sold the truck but the airbags were still working great after 40k miles. I still have the original set I installed on my jeep.
On the long term test on your Jeep, do they last in cold weather? Some people did a review about how they cracked in the cold. You never know if it wasn’t installed correctly or if the review 2as real! Thanks for the video
Craig Pants well so far the ones on my Jeep have been installed for almost 3 years and they still hold air and little to no air loss. Will be 3 years in August. Same with the truck. Almost 2 years. And I live in North Texas and we have had several had freezes in the single digits since both have been installed.
I am getting about 2.5 to 3inch squat on my 2017 when hitched up... seems to be the norm with this truck. Do you feel that you get some of that back with these bags? I am considering the loadlift 5000 but if these do the trick I would purchase them.
Edward, yes sir with these helper bags I get about 1-2” back after I hook up to the trailer. My new trailer is a Jayco 25BH what I normally do is let all the air out hook up then add air as needed to be as level as possible. The airbags help tremendously.
trunkmonkey320 for normal driving I leave 5lbs or less just to keep them from loosing shape. When towing I run 15-25lbs depending how much weight I have in the bed of the truck.
Excellent instructional vid, straight to the point! I love videos that don't wander all over the place. Nice job, I'll be installing these in my '17 Ram this weekend. Cheers
Great to the point instructive video! Me and my father-in-law have 1500 Rams and we both will be installing these same air bags. Thanks for the pointers on removing the inner fender wells. Do you recommend wrapping the air lines at contact (with metal) points?
Hi from Joe and Nancy from Apollo Pa. I own 2016 ram 1500 with ecodiesel also. Love it. Just checking if airlift 1000 is working out for you towing. I'f appreciate any feedback on it. Thanks
Great explanation of the install! I have a 2017 1500 GMC and wrestled with which way to go bags or rubber. Ended up using SumoSprings because of easy install, and forget. There just rated at 1000lb, to give that added help. Are you doing anything for sway on the Dodge? I don't feel the need right now on the GMC.
Thank you, as for sway on the Ram so far I just have the factory sway bar and the Andersen weight distribution hitch which is amazing for sway with my Jeep. I will see how it works after this weekend trip to Ruidoso.
I decided to see if there was a video on UA-cam after looking at the instructions. Removing the inner fender, and the zip ties to keep the bags compressed were great tips, removing the fender liners made running the air lines much easier. Thank you for the great video.
I don't usually comment on these however, thanks, great video. I was doing one side, but when you showed how easy it was to remove the fairing on the wheel well. man that went really fast. what took me 1:30 for one side, then took about 20 minutes for the other side. Really appreciate it.
ab8906, yes I have. With the hummingbird I loaded it up with the WDH with the airbags empty and then filled the bags in 5lb increments. I found with the hummingbird 15lbs works best. With the new trailer it takes about 20-25 lbs. your WDH will help out a lot but make sure you hook it up before airing your bags so you can judge what you will need for your setup.
Junk air bags. Maintained air pressure for months with out towing anything.. First tow from Vancouver to Toronto with 6k lbs traver trailer the bag leaked mid way.. Then installed another bag in Toronto.. Then the other side leaked on the way back.. All this withing 6 months of installing them.. Now have timbrens solid stuff. No maintainence and nothing to go wrong.
Curious to know if you have a before and after pic of the sag on your truck? I have a 2017 Ram 1500 that experiences sag towing my travel trailer. I'd like to know how much it helps towing with the bags in place.
Daniel Ramos, with the low weight of my current trailer there is hardly any sag to begin with. Unfortunately I do not have any before/after pictures of towing. Now I can do a video when we get the larger trailer with the bags completely deflated and inflated.
@@DanielRamos-ks4ji Used car dealer here. Did you install bags yet? The standard ram suspension is soft. The Outdoorsman package helps. Bags are the way to go. My camper is 5200 empty
When bringing your truck for service, when they lift your truck up and the wheels hang down, does the airbag get overextended and look stressed? The Ram guy told me that it could snap off. Thanks.
Manny Motta , No just make sure you leave enough airline slack to accommodate for the excess droop. The airbags will not fall out and maintain their shape. Now the ones that bolt to the axel and the frame can extend and break off unless you have a limiting strap.
psychojoe69, I prefer the split line because I can ensure I have the same pressure in both bags. That way if I do have a leak the bags will both deflate instead of one with zero psi and the other 15psi which could cause handling issues.
Has anyone tried using an A/C vacuum pump to collapse the airbag prior to folding?
That’s actually a good question definitely worth a try. Way easier than smashing it with my knee to zip tie
Very informative! Thanks!
Your welcome glad to help.
What do I air it up to to pull my 21 ' 3500# travel trailer? Same year style truck. It's already installed but bought it used
I would start off around 15-20 lbs and adjust as needed for the feel you like. With our Jayco 25BH which was around 5500lbs I ran them at 20lb and it was a nice ride.
@@redhot3000gt thank you. I have watched so many videos for the wdh alone but there were so few on air bags with the wdh.
Thank you for the video. Just about ready to install this same kit on my 2016 Ram. You did an excellent job explaining! 👍👏👏👏
Glad it helped, hope everything went well and you are enjoying
Ok
Good job
Can this system be used in the front and rear just to air lift the vehicle for a higher ride height, smoother ride quality but without carrying any loads?
This system is designed for just the rear but to help with heavy loads. I believe there is a system for the front not sure. I would contact Airlift and check. There are other systems out that are better for air suspension lifts.
Thanks for the advice on removing the spare and inner fenders. Made it easy except I spent 2 hrs trying to figure how the lowering tools work. Turns out I had a spare tire anti theft locking device that required a special adapter! At least I’ll know how to get the spare off now if I need to. Thanks
Thanks for this video. Picking up my new Ram Saturday and this is my first mod.
Fantastic instructional video. It instills confidence in one to take on such a project. Cheers!
I put a set on my new 2015 Ram,,,never had any problems and worked well for 7 years. I just bought a 22 Ram and now must put a new set on,,, and I expect it will work just as well. It sure does help the truck stabilize heavy loads and minimize truck sag.
You really know what makes it easier , take the tires of .
Yes it does, especially when you run the airlines or install the air pump.
Cood
Nice review
Thank you
Best install video of the airlift 1000 yet. Thanks
Well I unstalled a new set like that it lasted 2 weeks and one blew up , they send me another one.
Oh wow, I am glad they sent you a replacement. We sold the truck but the airbags were still working great after 40k miles. I still have the original set I installed on my jeep.
On the long term test on your Jeep, do they last in cold weather? Some people did a review about how they cracked in the cold. You never know if it wasn’t installed correctly or if the review 2as real! Thanks for the video
Craig Pants well so far the ones on my Jeep have been installed for almost 3 years and they still hold air and little to no air loss. Will be 3 years in August. Same with the truck. Almost 2 years. And I live in North Texas and we have had several had freezes in the single digits since both have been installed.
Thanks I will give them a shot
I am getting about 2.5 to 3inch squat on my 2017 when hitched up... seems to be the norm with this truck. Do you feel that you get some of that back with these bags? I am considering the loadlift 5000 but if these do the trick I would purchase them.
Edward, yes sir with these helper bags I get about 1-2” back after I hook up to the trailer. My new trailer is a Jayco 25BH what I normally do is let all the air out hook up then add air as needed to be as level as possible. The airbags help tremendously.
What pressure do you keep in them during normal driving, and then what pressure do you keep in the bags when you are towing?
trunkmonkey320 for normal driving I leave 5lbs or less just to keep them from loosing shape. When towing I run 15-25lbs depending how much weight I have in the bed of the truck.
Really great video thank you very much. Very thorough and easy to follow.
EB Lou Lou , glad I could help
Excellent instructional vid, straight to the point! I love videos that don't wander all over the place. Nice job, I'll be installing these in my '17 Ram this weekend. Cheers
Great video thanks, one question i would like to ask. If the air bags fail would i still be able to drive without air in the bags?
Alan Arsenault, yes. They are just a helper bag so if one of the bags popped you would still be able to drive just a little less support in the rear.
XChickeneyeX thanks that was the answer I was hoping for.
Great to the point instructive video! Me and my father-in-law have 1500 Rams and we both will be installing these same air bags. Thanks for the pointers on removing the inner fender wells. Do you recommend wrapping the air lines at contact (with metal) points?
Michael glad I could help. And I would wrap the line or anywhere the airline might rub just for a little piece of mind and extra protection
Best install video Ive seen so far !
Thank you, Glad you liked it!
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Hi from Joe and Nancy from Apollo Pa.
I own 2016 ram 1500 with ecodiesel also. Love it. Just checking if airlift 1000 is working out for you towing. I'f appreciate any feedback on it.
Thanks
Great explanation of the install! I have a 2017 1500 GMC and wrestled with which way to go bags or rubber. Ended up using SumoSprings because of easy install, and forget. There just rated at 1000lb, to give that added help. Are you doing anything for sway on the Dodge? I don't feel the need right now on the GMC.
Thank you, as for sway on the Ram so far I just have the factory sway bar and the Andersen weight distribution hitch which is amazing for sway with my Jeep. I will see how it works after this weekend trip to Ruidoso.
How are they holding up?
Great so far. Fixing to get them both ready for 2018 camping season.
I decided to see if there was a video on UA-cam after looking at the instructions. Removing the inner fender, and the zip ties to keep the bags compressed were great tips, removing the fender liners made running the air lines much easier.
Thank you for the great video.
scott white thank you. Glad I could help.
very good
Does it lift the truck any?
Thanks, that was the answer I was hoping for.
Great video. I’ll be installing these tomorrow.
How are yours holding up ?
I don't usually comment on these however, thanks, great video. I was doing one side, but when you showed how easy it was to remove the fairing on the wheel well. man that went really fast. what took me 1:30 for one side, then took about 20 minutes for the other side. Really appreciate it.
Carl McGilbert , your very welcome I am glad I was able to help.
Have you inflated with a trailer connected to ensure you are leveling the truck out?
ab8906, yes I have. With the hummingbird I loaded it up with the WDH with the airbags empty and then filled the bags in 5lb increments. I found with the hummingbird 15lbs works best. With the new trailer it takes about 20-25 lbs. your WDH will help out a lot but make sure you hook it up before airing your bags so you can judge what you will need for your setup.
Junk air bags. Maintained air pressure for months with out towing anything.. First tow from Vancouver to Toronto with 6k lbs traver trailer the bag leaked mid way.. Then installed another bag in Toronto.. Then the other side leaked on the way back.. All this withing 6 months of installing them.. Now have timbrens solid stuff. No maintainence and nothing to go wrong.
Curious to know if you have a before and after pic of the sag on your truck? I have a 2017 Ram 1500 that experiences sag towing my travel trailer. I'd like to know how much it helps towing with the bags in place.
Daniel Ramos, with the low weight of my current trailer there is hardly any sag to begin with. Unfortunately I do not have any before/after pictures of towing. Now I can do a video when we get the larger trailer with the bags completely deflated and inflated.
That would be awesome! I'm towing approximately 6,800 lbs with the same model Ram you have.
@@DanielRamos-ks4ji Used car dealer here. Did you install bags yet? The standard ram suspension is soft. The Outdoorsman package helps. Bags are the way to go. My camper is 5200 empty
aguyandhiscomputer I installed the Timbren suspension kit, no more sag.
@@DanielRamos-ks4ji Cool. Thanks for the quick response.
When bringing your truck for service, when they lift your truck up and the wheels hang down, does the airbag get overextended and look stressed? The Ram guy told me that it could snap off. Thanks.
Manny Motta , No just make sure you leave enough airline slack to accommodate for the excess droop. The airbags will not fall out and maintain their shape. Now the ones that bolt to the axel and the frame can extend and break off unless you have a limiting strap.
thank you very helpful.
mike brown , your very welcome glad I could help
Is it better to split your line or is it better to have a single line to each Bag
psychojoe69, I prefer the split line because I can ensure I have the same pressure in both bags. That way if I do have a leak the bags will both deflate instead of one with zero psi and the other 15psi which could cause handling issues.
It seems like if you turn hard all the air will go to one side. An if there are separate thay will stay the same pressure no matter what
@@psychojoe69 you shouldn't be turning hard when towing but you make a valid point.