I have a 2015 with air suspension. To make the rear bags last longer, turn off the Aeromode setting under Suspension and don't use the lowest setting to get in and out of your truck. The rear bags, generally, only leak in the lowest setting, by the fold that you showed in the video.
That is correct. I actually have lifting links connected to my ride hight sensors, so it always rides 1.75 inches over stock. And i always put it in off-road 1 when i park it in the garage, and they still only last 5-6 years. But great advice!!
@bustos257 i made my own. It was a long time ago, so i dont remember all the part numbers, but now they sell kits on eBay that are essentially the same thing. I just typed in ram 1500 air ride lifting links, and they poped up!
@@jamespenner1412 Curious about those lifting links. I tend to always have it lifted to off road 2 when allowed and I've noticed that the front tires outer edges have started to wear quite a bit. Have you noticed any unusual wear? I I do have the meaty BFG KO2 305s but that shouldn't matter. Seems that lifting it eats up the tires. Oh and btw... added some air line antifreeze this afternoon and I don't know if it's just me, but it seems to lift so much faster now. I dunno. Maybe lubed things up. Now staring at the bags to install hopefully tomorrow afternoon.
@RRack i have noticed a bit of outer tire wear with the lifting links as well, you could get your front end camber adjusted for whatever the height you drive around in most. That would help with tire wear.
I had an air ride problem and I was so thankful that I bought an extended warranty (Zurich, comprehensive) on my 2020 Limited. It took a while for the dealership to do the job, but I only paid a $100 deductible on what turned out to be $8000+ in parts and labor.
@mikebythesun oh for sure, sad thing is it probably just needed 2 rear bags and 5 cc of airline antifreeze. The dealer always wants to replace everything instead of finding the problem and replacing the shot part. But that's good you didn't get stuck with the bill!
Great video! I often find the rear on the bump stops in the morning on my 2017 Laramie Longhorn. Definitely leaking somewhere. Can a leak in one of the rear bags cause both rears to go flat? Or is my issue somewhere else such as the distribution block? Want to learn as much as I can before digging in. Hoping to get under there tomorrow with some soapy spray.
@RRack if one bag is not shot, that bag will not be on the bump stop, unless your valve body for the compressor is frozen, then maybe, i can almost guarantee both rear bags are shot. I would highly suggest replacing both. Then it will be trouble free again for years.
@@jamespenner1412 Thanks for the reply! Ordered a set from Amazon and will hopefully tackle it in the next couple days. Compressor definitely works. I can lift all the way up and down. Going to definitely get some line antifreeze though. At 77K I guess both may be leaking.
@RRack no problem, yes, milage dosen't matter, it's how old the bags are that matters, the rubber cracks and lets air out, I dont understand why the front ones are so much better quality then the back ones, but they are. At least the rear airbags are very cheap compared to the front bags. If you're going aftermarket anyway,
@ Yes, prices are all over the place. I figured most are probably made in the same factories anyway and if they’re easy enough to swap out, I’ll try the cheap ones.
Thank you for the great video. I’m having issues and the dealership wants a fortune. It looks like you have a jack stand keeping it at tire hight I’m guessing? Is that right. And the other jack to bring it up and then down on that stand so the spring locks in? Thank you.
I have the same issue with my left rear airbag on my 2017 ram 1500. I have ordered a new airbag from amazon. Just to clarify. Once you pull out the old airbag and replace it do you inflate it before lowering down the truck onto the suspension. I have heard if you don't do the initial inflation properly they explode. I just want to make sure I do this in the right sequence to avoid the explosion issue.
I dont know about any explosion issues. other then if the bag gets inflated and the bag is all crooked in the sleeve like i said in the video, it probably could explode. I would just install it, and with the tire still off, then put down the jack from under the truck and just inspect the air bag while inflating, or after it did inflate. The bag can go all crooked in the outer bag sleeve. Thats probably what they are talking about. Make sure the bag in properly inflated before i would pit on the tire.
@MalConsejo9 you dont, the system pumps it back in. If you watch the video it tells you what to do. The system is not a closed system like they claim. And air in 90 percent nitrogen. You just have to add some air line antifreeze to get rid of moisture in the system. Then your ready to go.
You're very welcome!! Yes, just install the bag or bags, and then the truck will do the rest. I always put it in off road 2 after i install bags for the compressor to fill the system up. It doesn't take long.
Great video, do you install both new rear bags at the same time and then lower the truck down and have both bags re align just fine? I too am worried about exploding bags
I have the immediate service needed message. Just had the front suspension redone because one was leaking. Thinking they didn't reset the sensors or something like that. I'll try pulling the fuse. Do I pull it with the truck on or on and running? I used TRQ for the front suspension. Great build quality and materials. Waaay cheaper than Mopar!
James, I am looking to do this soon just picked up new rear airbags. Question: do you put the truck into exit/extry mode, disable the system and then change out the bags??? I don’t want to lose a ton of nitrogen, just had it refilled and the stealership charged $300 to fill.. trying to avoid that… I can give you my email if you’d like to correspond directly. Any hints you can give me would be greatly appreciated from a retired cop! Thanks!!
If you would put it into entry/exit mode, it would keep more nitrogen in the system, yes. Then i would put it in tire jack mode in the setting like i showed. That way, the pump won't turn on and cycle when you start changing out the bags! The system is not as complicated as they make it out to be. The steps i give you in the video should finish off the process. Be sure once the bags are installed to start the truck and put it in off road 1or 2 and make sure those bags are not inflating crooked like i show in the video. Thats probably the most important step. You want the bags inflating strait up and down.
James another question for you. Since I am putting the vehicle in exit/entry mode when I put on the new air bags should I also compress the new bags since the truck thinks that all the air/nitrogen has been evacuated and once I get the air line on (hopefully iam able to keep the bag compressed) then go into the truck and put it to level 2 and then put the fuse back in and let it do its thing? Just don’t want the control module under the seat going bonkers because there might be latent air in the bags… making any sense??
@missyvanwinkle9159 However, the bags stay while installing them is fine. You dont need to keep them completely compressed, but i think somwhat compressed is the best way to install them. But if not all the way, it should be fine.
Been flawless, hauled a load of cattle last week with the cattle trailer on to get a good workout out of them, i kid u not they look exactly like the mopar ones. Very impressed so far.
Great video, thanks. I've got a 2019 1500 5th gen. I swapped out 2 leaky air lines connections on the compressor, but the system won't air up. The compressor runs, then overheats without changing my ride height. I checked for suction on the intake hose of my compressor and don't feel any. Think my compressor is shot? Would filling with nitrogen possibly help?
@samashbaugh1414 sounds like a compressor. Nitrogen shouldn't change the no pumping problem. Maybe there still is a big leak somewhere that the air is escaping from?.
They are working great. I just typed in air bags for ram 1500, and you know they are adter market when you see the price difference, lol. They are like $150 Canadian per bag vs. About $1000, i made sure the ones i found were sold from a US website, not china. But they all come from china. And i also made sure they had a 2-year warranty.
@dallastexas4503 aero mode is typically the first time the bags start leaking. As the bags are folded over the most is where the first cracks start to leak on the bags. Then it starts getting worse and even in off road 1 they will start leaking if the bags don't get replaced. Change both rear bags, it will save yourselves lots of headaches
@2010asbel I would set it to entry exit and then jack the rear end of the truck up with a jack so the bags are free. Make sure you put it in tire jack mode before you start jacking or pull the fuse so the compressor doesn't turn on in the middle of the job, though.
I replaced both rear bags almost exactly a year ago. Talked myself out of being "cheap" and went with the "top of the line" Arnotts. Wife pulled in the driveway yesterday and i could hear a hissing sound as soon as she shut it down. Turns out the plastic "top hat" is cracking and allowing air to leak out. So much for paying for quality stuff. Now I see that Arnott discontinued this model earlier this year and replaced them with a new model that they describe as more "heavy duty". They also reduced the warranty from lifetime to 2 years. What a racket. 😡
I have the same year 2014 Limited. Having the same troubles on the rear suspension. Where did you get the airbags from and did you look it up through the OEM part number?
I got them off ebay, i just typed in 2014 ram 1500 rear factory air bags. They are all the same on all models from 2013-2018 so far mine are holding up great.
@@jamespenner1412 Thanks just ordered mine. When you are removing the hose from the old air bag are just using a wrench? Also when installing the line to the new bag do you have to tighten a certain amount or do anything else?
@joshv2445 you just have to un do the air line fitting and jack up the truck, and the bags pop out. When putting the fitting into the air bag, spin it in with your fingers the first few rounds, then snug it up with the wrench, go till it's snug, not too tight. You can always check your fittings after with soapy water to make sure no air is coming out
Another thing to check is the leveling sensors I had one that rusted and broke upon visual inspection it looked fine but when i grabbed it it came off in my hand
You dont have to if you put air line antifreeze in. The system is not a sealed system like they tell you. The pump has no problem pumping in the air back in. But outside air has moisture in it so thats why you need the airline antifreeze. Works flawless after that.
First id check to see if the pump turns on and cycles when you try lifing it to a higher setting. Then id spray soap and water on the front air bag connectors to see if its leaking from a fitting.
Hi I have a 2014 Dodge ram 1500 and the front air suspension goes down in overnight and comes up when I start the truck. But I just realized that it started to do all the time when I turn off the car and leave it for 1 hour and it goes down a little bit and comes up when I start it. Do you have any idea what is that?
My ram has a massage "the air system its cooling down please wait" any clue why this massage? Most of the time its level right but some times goes all the way down, and then the trailer break system massage show up,
What’s the link to the eBay bags. I just ordered some. It shipped now i gotta message saying it won’t fit but it matched that it would fit on eBay and when i asked. I have a 2019 Rebel new body style.
I checked mopar parts, and they have different part numbers then mine, but look the same or very similar in the photos. Mught be worth trying to save some serious money. I can't find any aftermarket ones that say they fit the 5th gen body style.
@@jamespenner1412 thank you, it wasnt leaking from the fitting at all i did the bubbles. I eventually got it to work. What i had to dovwas lower the jack just a little so the bag was just barely seated on the frame, turn on the truck, let a tiny bit of air into it to catch the frame( so it didnt over fill and jump off the seating) and then repeat till it was all the way down. I think my problem was the jack point. I lifted the axel to the deflated bag instead of how he jacked the body up from the spareand lowered the new bag to the frame i did it opposite lol I felt like the ride height position sensor was in off road height while jacked up and wasnt trigfering it to fill because it alreay thought it was full. It takes awhile by ones self but litle at a time then wait 2 min for the system to react then repeat. Pretty sure was my fault with my jack points. Thank you again for responding
I've got a '16 and my airbag on the right rear will sometimes bottom out just sitting at a light. What's really strange is, it never happens all the time, only randomly. If I air up to Off Road 1 before the pump overheats , sometimes it'll stay up just fine as long as I keep it under 40. Did you ever experience something like that? Any ideas?
Yes thats the exact thing they do. In off road 1 or 2 it pinches off the cracks and then it stays full but on lower settings they leak. Its a classic sign your rear bags are shot. Id recommend doing both rear bags.
I have owned my truck long enough that all those symptoms have come up. Even if you pin point the bag in the back that is leaking, it wont be long till you have trouble with the other. If you do them both in the rear you should be good for 5+ years without problems. I would make sure to put air line antifreeze in the system after you do the job. It takes out moisture and ensures problem free service in the cold!
$1000 per bag, plus they would like to replace the pump at the same time. Which is another $2000 Canadian. When i do it, i buy both rear bags for $300 total and a bit of time. It probably takes an hour on each side.
Thanks to this video, I got the courage to do it to my 17 Limited. I was just about to convert to coils !
I'm glad i could help!!! Lots of ppl covert them to coils, but if you can do it yourself, the air ride is worth keeping!! I love it.
I have a 2015 with air suspension. To make the rear bags last longer, turn off the Aeromode setting under Suspension and don't use the lowest setting to get in and out of your truck. The rear bags, generally, only leak in the lowest setting, by the fold that you showed in the video.
That is correct. I actually have lifting links connected to my ride hight sensors, so it always rides 1.75 inches over stock. And i always put it in off-road 1 when i park it in the garage, and they still only last 5-6 years. But great advice!!
@@jamespenner1412 hey what lifting links do you have and where can I purchase them? Thanks!
@bustos257 i made my own. It was a long time ago, so i dont remember all the part numbers, but now they sell kits on eBay that are essentially the same thing. I just typed in ram 1500 air ride lifting links, and they poped up!
@@jamespenner1412 Curious about those lifting links. I tend to always have it lifted to off road 2 when allowed and I've noticed that the front tires outer edges have started to wear quite a bit. Have you noticed any unusual wear? I I do have the meaty BFG KO2 305s but that shouldn't matter. Seems that lifting it eats up the tires.
Oh and btw... added some air line antifreeze this afternoon and I don't know if it's just me, but it seems to lift so much faster now. I dunno. Maybe lubed things up. Now staring at the bags to install hopefully tomorrow afternoon.
@RRack i have noticed a bit of outer tire wear with the lifting links as well, you could get your front end camber adjusted for whatever the height you drive around in most. That would help with tire wear.
Thank you for sharing this i plan on doing the same for my 2017 Rebel .
You're very welcome!! It is a very straightforward job!!
Great video brother! I appreciate it. There’s not much information out there about DIYing the bag replacements
@@dustinw95 glad I could help!!
Great vid. Good info here. Keep us posted on the airbags. I just bought a 2018 Rebel and going through all possible issues I might have in the future
I had an air ride problem and I was so thankful that I bought an extended warranty (Zurich, comprehensive) on my 2020 Limited. It took a while for the dealership to do the job, but I only paid a $100 deductible on what turned out to be $8000+ in parts and labor.
@mikebythesun oh for sure, sad thing is it probably just needed 2 rear bags and 5 cc of airline antifreeze. The dealer always wants to replace everything instead of finding the problem and replacing the shot part. But that's good you didn't get stuck with the bill!
thanks, good video ... suffering the same here with my 2016 Ram.
Great video! I often find the rear on the bump stops in the morning on my 2017 Laramie Longhorn. Definitely leaking somewhere. Can a leak in one of the rear bags cause both rears to go flat? Or is my issue somewhere else such as the distribution block? Want to learn as much as I can before digging in. Hoping to get under there tomorrow with some soapy spray.
@RRack if one bag is not shot, that bag will not be on the bump stop, unless your valve body for the compressor is frozen, then maybe, i can almost guarantee both rear bags are shot. I would highly suggest replacing both. Then it will be trouble free again for years.
@@jamespenner1412 Thanks for the reply! Ordered a set from Amazon and will hopefully tackle it in the next couple days. Compressor definitely works. I can lift all the way up and down. Going to definitely get some line antifreeze though. At 77K I guess both may be leaking.
@RRack no problem, yes, milage dosen't matter, it's how old the bags are that matters, the rubber cracks and lets air out, I dont understand why the front ones are so much better quality then the back ones, but they are. At least the rear airbags are very cheap compared to the front bags. If you're going aftermarket anyway,
@ Yes, prices are all over the place. I figured most are probably made in the same factories anyway and if they’re easy enough to swap out, I’ll try the cheap ones.
Thank you for the great video. I’m having issues and the dealership wants a fortune. It looks like you have a jack stand keeping it at tire hight I’m guessing? Is that right. And the other jack to bring it up and then down on that stand so the spring locks in? Thank you.
Thanks, Im glad it helps someone. Yes, i have a jackstand and a floor jack. That is correct!!
Thanks dor the video. Just had mine replaced in my grand cherokee here in alberta. Looking at maybe doing a delete if it happens again.
I have the same issue with my left rear airbag on my 2017 ram 1500. I have ordered a new airbag from amazon. Just to clarify. Once you pull out the old airbag and replace it do you inflate it before lowering down the truck onto the suspension. I have heard if you don't do the initial inflation properly they explode. I just want to make sure I do this in the right sequence to avoid the explosion issue.
I dont know about any explosion issues. other then if the bag gets inflated and the bag is all crooked in the sleeve like i said in the video, it probably could explode. I would just install it, and with the tire still off, then put down the jack from under the truck and just inspect the air bag while inflating, or after it did inflate. The bag can go all crooked in the outer bag sleeve. Thats probably what they are talking about. Make sure the bag in properly inflated before i would pit on the tire.
thank you, great video and thanks for the advice@@jamespenner1412
@@jonofarrell-bi8ns your very welcome, glad i can help!!
How you put the air back in the system?
@MalConsejo9 you dont, the system pumps it back in. If you watch the video it tells you what to do. The system is not a closed system like they claim. And air in 90 percent nitrogen. You just have to add some air line antifreeze to get rid of moisture in the system. Then your ready to go.
Thank you for the video. So you just install the bag and afterward doesn’t need calibration or refill with nitrogen or anything like that?
You're very welcome!! Yes, just install the bag or bags, and then the truck will do the rest. I always put it in off road 2 after i install bags for the compressor to fill the system up. It doesn't take long.
I went with the air lift 1000 on my z28 and they also lasted 5 years. Im in Texas. So im guessing thats just the lifespan of these type of airbags.
@@VcArena I agree, I think so too.
Great video, do you install both new rear bags at the same time and then lower the truck down and have both bags re align just fine? I too am worried about exploding bags
My question too
@@dallaswedel315 I actually did just install both at the same time and lowered the truck down and both the bags aligned just fine.
I have the immediate service needed message. Just had the front suspension redone because one was leaking. Thinking they didn't reset the sensors or something like that. I'll try pulling the fuse. Do I pull it with the truck on or on and running?
I used TRQ for the front suspension. Great build quality and materials. Waaay cheaper than Mopar!
Id pull the fuse when its off.
James, I am looking to do this soon just picked up new rear airbags. Question: do you put the truck into exit/extry mode, disable the system and then change out the bags??? I don’t want to lose a ton of nitrogen, just had it refilled and the stealership charged $300 to fill.. trying to avoid that… I can give you my email if you’d like to correspond directly. Any hints you can give me would be greatly appreciated from a retired cop! Thanks!!
If you would put it into entry/exit mode, it would keep more nitrogen in the system, yes. Then i would put it in tire jack mode in the setting like i showed. That way, the pump won't turn on and cycle when you start changing out the bags! The system is not as complicated as they make it out to be. The steps i give you in the video should finish off the process. Be sure once the bags are installed to start the truck and put it in off road 1or 2 and make sure those bags are not inflating crooked like i show in the video. Thats probably the most important step. You want the bags inflating strait up and down.
Thanks!!!
@@missyvanwinkle9159 no problem!!
James another question for you. Since I am putting the vehicle in exit/entry mode when I put on the new air bags should I also compress the new bags since the truck thinks that all the air/nitrogen has been evacuated and once I get the air line on (hopefully iam able to keep the bag compressed) then go into the truck and put it to level 2 and then put the fuse back in and let it do its thing? Just don’t want the control module under the seat going bonkers because there might be latent air in the bags… making any sense??
@missyvanwinkle9159 However, the bags stay while installing them is fine. You dont need to keep them completely compressed, but i think somwhat compressed is the best way to install them. But if not all the way, it should be fine.
How are the Ebay bags working for you? Any problems since the installation?
Been flawless, hauled a load of cattle last week with the cattle trailer on to get a good workout out of them, i kid u not they look exactly like the mopar ones. Very impressed so far.
Excuse me James, how much does it cost to change some of those bags?
Great video, thanks. I've got a 2019 1500 5th gen. I swapped out 2 leaky air lines connections on the compressor, but the system won't air up. The compressor runs, then overheats without changing my ride height. I checked for suction on the intake hose of my compressor and don't feel any. Think my compressor is shot? Would filling with nitrogen possibly help?
@samashbaugh1414 sounds like a compressor. Nitrogen shouldn't change the no pumping problem. Maybe there still is a big leak somewhere that the air is escaping from?.
I replaced mine today any tips on getting the inner fender screws to lineup on reinstall?I may need to wait till it warms up it’s 20 F today
@bobchambers798 oh, shoot! Sorry, I did mine in the warm garage, cold weather always makes things harder. No tips that I can say would help.
@ thanks for the reply I will try agin when it’s warmer outside
@bobchambers798 probably a better idea
Mine kept going through the valve system which means changing pump and all. Not rich so had to delete. Miss it though , ride was so nice.
@kevinwilson5842 Oh, that's unfortunate.
great video, thank you, how are the after market ones working for ya?? and what are they called so I can buy some too.
They are working great. I just typed in air bags for ram 1500, and you know they are adter market when you see the price difference, lol. They are like $150 Canadian per bag vs. About $1000, i made sure the ones i found were sold from a US website, not china. But they all come from china. And i also made sure they had a 2-year warranty.
I never had issues till i started using aero mode one bad bump and the bags got dammaged
@dallastexas4503 aero mode is typically the first time the bags start leaking. As the bags are folded over the most is where the first cracks start to leak on the bags. Then it starts getting worse and even in off road 1 they will start leaking if the bags don't get replaced. Change both rear bags, it will save yourselves lots of headaches
Where did you get the air line antifreeze
@@joseespinozaelsurdo2893 auto parts stores should have it or should be able to get it.
My question is do you have to drain all of the air out of the system before you change out the airbag?
@@whoop305 no you dont
@@jamespenner1412 thank you sir.
So the part when you said it froze up on you once before. was that while we’re using the anti freeze or before you started using it?
@@whoop305 before I started using it.
When taking off the airbags. Do you set it in the lowest mode or the highest?
@2010asbel I would set it to entry exit and then jack the rear end of the truck up with a jack so the bags are free. Make sure you put it in tire jack mode before you start jacking or pull the fuse so the compressor doesn't turn on in the middle of the job, though.
@@jamespenner1412 Thanks for the tips. I did it yesterday and that’s exactly what I did and installation went pretty smooth!
@@2010asbel great to hear!!!
Can I see the bottom of the air suspension
It seems like the one I got is not deep to relax on the iron
@BOBBYKINGSLEY-nx6mh i am quite confident they would all be the same so it should just rest on the bubble on the axle.
are you in Canada and which territories are you in ? the air ride doesn't like the cold especially when you don't drive much in colder weather
Im in manitoba. Like i said, if you put air line antifreeze in the system that fixes all the cold weather problems.
Is it because of how cold it gets there ?
Certainly wont help it lol
I replaced both rear bags almost exactly a year ago. Talked myself out of being "cheap" and went with the "top of the line" Arnotts. Wife pulled in the driveway yesterday and i could hear a hissing sound as soon as she shut it down. Turns out the plastic "top hat" is cracking and allowing air to leak out. So much for paying for quality stuff. Now I see that Arnott discontinued this model earlier this year and replaced them with a new model that they describe as more "heavy duty". They also reduced the warranty from lifetime to 2 years. What a racket. 😡
@wes8398 that is very disappointing
Just deleted my system after left rear blew completely of the top cap. Spent toooo much money on new bags and pumps
I have the same year 2014 Limited. Having the same troubles on the rear suspension. Where did you get the airbags from and did you look it up through the OEM part number?
I got them off ebay, i just typed in 2014 ram 1500 rear factory air bags. They are all the same on all models from 2013-2018 so far mine are holding up great.
@@jamespenner1412 Thanks just ordered mine. When you are removing the hose from the old air bag are just using a wrench? Also when installing the line to the new bag do you have to tighten a certain amount or do anything else?
@joshv2445 you just have to un do the air line fitting and jack up the truck, and the bags pop out. When putting the fitting into the air bag, spin it in with your fingers the first few rounds, then snug it up with the wrench, go till it's snug, not too tight. You can always check your fittings after with soapy water to make sure no air is coming out
Another thing to check is the leveling sensors I had one that rusted and broke upon visual inspection it looked fine but when i grabbed it it came off in my hand
Thanks for your imput! I have not had that happen yet but that is a great thing to check for also!
So you dont have to recharge the system?
You dont have to if you put air line antifreeze in. The system is not a sealed system like they tell you. The pump has no problem pumping in the air back in. But outside air has moisture in it so thats why you need the airline antifreeze. Works flawless after that.
Thank you for the info
@@KellySherman-jv1ql no problem!!
Do you know where to get a Service/Shop Manual for the Air Suspension System for a 2015 Ram 1500 Sport?
I have a 2013 ram Laramie the back is lifted but the front is really low what can it be
First id check to see if the pump turns on and cycles when you try lifing it to a higher setting. Then id spray soap and water on the front air bag connectors to see if its leaking from a fitting.
Cuz I was driving home from work and the street was uneven and it just went down in the from side but I don’t think the compressor is working properly
@hectorvasquezregino5763 dont forget to check to see if the ride hight sensors by the wheels are mounted not broke off.
Thank u I will try that tomorrow thank u once again
Hi I have a 2014 Dodge ram 1500 and the front air suspension goes down in overnight and comes up when I start the truck. But I just realized that it started to do all the time when I turn off the car and leave it for 1 hour and it goes down a little bit and comes up when I start it. Do you have any idea what is that?
1st thing is first spray soapy water on all the fittings and see if you see any spots where its leaking.
how did the ebay bags work out?
Very good so far. Hold a good load. No complaints yet.
My ram has a massage "the air system its cooling down please wait" any clue why this massage? Most of the time its level right but some times goes all the way down, and then the trailer break system massage show up,
If you are getting the cooling down message you probably have a bad leak. And the pump is constantly running to try to pump up the bags.
My guess is you have shot rear air bags, and the pump can't keep up pumping them up anymore.
What’s the link to the eBay bags. I just ordered some. It shipped now i gotta message saying it won’t fit but it matched that it would fit on eBay and when i asked. I have a 2019 Rebel new body style.
I checked mopar parts, and they have different part numbers then mine, but look the same or very similar in the photos. Mught be worth trying to save some serious money. I can't find any aftermarket ones that say they fit the 5th gen body style.
@@jamespenner1412 my 5th gen’s look just like your old mopar ones. And everything came out that same as you said. So I’m assuming it’s all that same.
@MalConsejo9 let me know it all works, id love to know. Thanks!
I have a 2017 Ram 2500 w/ rear automatic self leveling and my compressor won’t turn on
Have you checked the fuse?
Thank you
Cant get my bag to fill after the change? What am i doin wrong? Lol
@@ContradictionLooksGodOnYou is it leaking out of the fitting?
@@ContradictionLooksGodOnYou does the pump come on?
@@jamespenner1412 thank you, it wasnt leaking from the fitting at all i did the bubbles. I eventually got it to work. What i had to dovwas lower the jack just a little so the bag was just barely seated on the frame, turn on the truck, let a tiny bit of air into it to catch the frame( so it didnt over fill and jump off the seating) and then repeat till it was all the way down. I think my problem was the jack point. I lifted the axel to the deflated bag instead of how he jacked the body up from the spareand lowered the new bag to the frame i did it opposite lol I felt like the ride height position sensor was in off road height while jacked up and wasnt trigfering it to fill because it alreay thought it was full. It takes awhile by ones self but litle at a time then wait 2 min for the system to react then repeat. Pretty sure was my fault with my jack points. Thank you again for responding
@ContradictionLooksGodOnYou glad you could get it to work!! Have a Merry Christmas!!
I've got a '16 and my airbag on the right rear will sometimes bottom out just sitting at a light. What's really strange is, it never happens all the time, only randomly. If I air up to Off Road 1 before the pump overheats , sometimes it'll stay up just fine as long as I keep it under 40. Did you ever experience something like that? Any ideas?
Yes thats the exact thing they do. In off road 1 or 2 it pinches off the cracks and then it stays full but on lower settings they leak. Its a classic sign your rear bags are shot. Id recommend doing both rear bags.
@@jamespenner1412 Thank you for the info - you're the first person I've run into who had a definitive answer to my symptoms.
I have owned my truck long enough that all those symptoms have come up. Even if you pin point the bag in the back that is leaking, it wont be long till you have trouble with the other. If you do them both in the rear you should be good for 5+ years without problems. I would make sure to put air line antifreeze in the system after you do the job. It takes out moisture and ensures problem free service in the cold!
How much does this cost?
$1000 per bag, plus they would like to replace the pump at the same time. Which is another $2000 Canadian. When i do it, i buy both rear bags for $300 total and a bit of time. It probably takes an hour on each side.
The dealer told me that dusty and dirty airbags go quicker. Clean them for longer life!
When they go its always cracks, so I dont know how dust or dirt can make a crack but what do I know.
I got rid of that junk and went conventional set up. Air ride is just too expensive and not reliable. Haven’t regretted the swap at all.
@@saleens330 I like it for hauling trailers and for hooking up and unhooking trailers.