Should I put air bags on my truck?
Should I put air bags on my truck?
Adding an airbag, or helper air spring, to the system can make a night and day difference in the towing experience, alleviating the aforementioned towing ails by adding support for the load. The result is better overall control of the vehicle.
How much does it cost to have airbags put on a truck?
Most shops take up to 10 hours to install a full air bag suspension kit, add-ons included. At a labor rate of around $100 – $125 per hour, you can expect the installer to charge you $1,000 – $1250 plus shop fees.
Do air bags help the ride quality?
The addition of a helper air spring, airbag, or air suspension spring to the system can make a ‘day and night’ difference in your towing experience, alleviating the aforementioned towing ails by adding additional support on demand. The result is better overall control of the vehicle and a safer, smoother ride.
How long do air lift bags last?
Forever! If they are properly installed and maintained, our air springs can last indefinitely. Just check the pressure regularly, or use an on board air system to maintain it for you. Air Lift offers a Lifetime Warranty on all of our air spring kits.
What kind of air bags do I need for my suspension?
Simply release or replenish air from the Air Lift air bags to make your ride smoother or to support a heavier load. Air Lift’s products line include the “Air Lift 1000”, “Ride Control 59500” and the “Load Lifter 5000” suspension air bags. Firestone air bags come in multiple types: Ride-Rite, Ride-Rite All-In-One, Coil-Rite, and Sport-Rite.
How long does it take to install air lift on Silverado?
Installed easily on my 2015 Silverado 2500hd longbed. Took about 2 hours for the bags and another hour for the wireless one compressor. Made a huge difference when towing heavy loads. Being able to level the truck out with 15000lbs on the back helps just about everything. Steering is better, no floating.
What are air bags and air helper springs?
With Firestone’s air helper spring kits, you can increase your vehicles load capacity up to 5,000 lbs. Air Lift air bag kits are an adjustable air helper spring solution.
What are the different types of Goodyear air bags?
Air springs come in various shapes and sizes including bellows, rolling lobe, and sleeve. Goodyear Engineered Products produces all of these air bags in their Super-Cushion product line. Some of the most durable and valuable air springs are produced by Goodyear.