I'm considering installing a set of air bags (helpers) on my 2000 Sport. I haul a pan trailer and along with a set of 10plys, the air bags should help stabilize up the rear end. Any suggestions on a manufacturer?
Also, is an onboard compressor worth the investment or should I just go with the traditional air valve?
Thanks in advance for any input!

 

Another user just installed helpers on his truck, not air operated but essentially the same. here's the thread https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen...ail-today.html

 

Yeah, I've seen these.
]I guess I just wanted a little more control.
One of the guys I work with has Timbrens and his truck still sags when loaded.
Thanks!

 

I had the Firestone air bags in the back of my truck, I liked them and they work great. I would indeed install the on board air comp it would make life ezer. I removed them last summer as I don't tow as much as I used to, they are sitting out in the barn collecting dust.

 

Thanks Merc.
I 've looked at the Firestones. I'll probably go that way.

 

I also have a set of 3/4 ton coils for the front so air bags will help level things up when I get them installed.

 

Using the bags for lift is not what they were designed for, I never used them for lift when M/T no trailer. With 25 psi in the bags you will gain about 1/4-1/2". M/T box/not towing I would have 25psi in the bags, then up from there as per load weight. Run to much psi in a M/T truck will make it ride a bit harsh.

 

I run Firestone bags and compressor in my truck with the gauge and controller in the truck to adjust on-the-fly. I like them a lot. I also have a coupler on the air tank so I can run an air hose to fill tires and such.

 

Don't you need to cut out a portion of the wheel well liner to fit air bags on 2nd gens?

 

^^^ I did just that then installed the liners and found out there was no real reason for doing it, there was more than enough clearance between the bags and liner. Wasted a good set of liners for no reason at all.