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353Formula 12-15-2012 07:05 AM

Firestone or Airlift bags
 
Has anyone used either of the two products. I am looking to put these on a chevy 2500hd but ant some feedback if anyone has used either. Pros and Cons of both I will put the compressor kit on also.
Thanks

502ss 12-15-2012 07:15 AM

I used the air lift kit on my 3500 dually. I put them on because I lowered my dually and removed some of the leaf pack so I wanted to offset the loss of weight capacity wi the air bag. It was an easy install (I had the bed off) and they work great. Really improved the ride quality!

The air compressor is also a nice option.

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Unlimited jd 12-15-2012 07:41 AM

The air lift kit for 2500 hd's is as simple an install as it comes. They work well, but I've had some dry rot cracks become evident after a couple years. Not sure how long the Firestone bags last, but most big truck airbags are Firestone.

Addicted 12-15-2012 08:20 AM

I installed the Air-Lift system my '11 F-150. Its simple to install-took about 4 hours with the wireless compressor kit. My compressor went out about 1 year later, but Air-Lift replaced it for free.
The bags between Firestone and Air-Lift are similar, but Firestone has a better compressor.

offshorexcursion 12-15-2012 09:25 AM

I have over 1 million heavy towing miles on the firestone ride rite bags. The same pair has been transfered to multiple trucks. Love how stabil they feel. Handle loads better. Reduce sway. Overall ride is good. Empty ride will not improve like some think. Will be about the same if the pressure is dialed in to your liking.

MonkeySea2 12-15-2012 09:38 AM

Firestone Ride Rite are really good. Put them on my old truck and there were great for leveling under load. I didn't install the on board compressor. I bought a small rechargable compressor that I could just carry in the truck any time I needed some air. But most of the time I just left them at the same setting. They are simple to install.

FIXX 12-15-2012 11:50 AM

i was told that firestone made air bags for air lift...just make sure you keep 20 psi in them at all times or they will rupture..

Sydwayz 12-15-2012 12:15 PM

Firestone does make them both.

offshorexcursion 12-15-2012 05:09 PM

I "heard" you must always keep 10psi BUT I lower mine to 2-5 psi when empty often and have been doing so for years with no problems. Zero Problems.

502ss 12-15-2012 06:30 PM


Originally Posted by mrfixxall (Post 3832391)
i was told that firestone made air bags for air lift...just make sure you keep 20 psi in them at all times or they will rupture..

Actually the air compressor I have has a pressure switch which automatically turns the compressor on if the bags drop below 15 psi


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