I'm thinking of putting Air lift air Springs (Super Duty Air Springs) on the rear of my truck. Camping World will install them for me. This is the brand that they stock. Has anyone out there used this brand? If so please let me know. I have a Dodge 2005 3500 1 ton 4X4 tow vehicle.
Thanks,
Jerry & Bonnie
I went with the Air Lift air springs. I had them installed on Wednesday. I'm thinking of putting 28 lbs of air in them and see how that works. If anyone has any suggestions of what PSI the air needs to be set, let me know.
Jerry James
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Jerry & Bonnie James
2006 Cardinal 30TS 5th Wheel
3500 Dodge Big Horn Diesel
Banks Exhaust Brake
Airlift Air Bags
We have Smartair, not what you're looking at, but just wanted to say we have the automatic leveling springs. If I was to do it again I would get the model that I just added air as I needed it. I'm riding a bit higher than I would like and I'm unable to adjust ours any lower.
We have gone through one compressor, but it was under warranty and our dealer replaced it.
Jim & Jane
2014 Ford 350 King Ranch, Trailer Saver BD3 Air Hitch, IS Suspension, Disk Brakes Nights camped in 2012: 142
Nights camped in 2013: 186
Nights camped in 2014: 185
Nights camped in 2015: 232
Nights camped in 2016: 165
I had the Airlift brand on my 2000 Dodge 2500 and they worked fine with one exception and it was a installation issue. I did not have the compressor unit installed (trying to save money) and the air pressure on the driver side would would leak down about every 10 days. It wound up being a very small pin hole in the air line which we only found by pumping the bags up to 110 psi.
I ran about 21 lbs psi when I was pulling the Cardinal and 8-10 psi when running empty. So I would recommend getting the compressor unit installed when you get them.
Don
We don't know a stranger only friends we haven't met yet!
Don
2019 Cardinal 3350RLX Luxury Edition
2014 Dodge 3500 2WD DRW Long Bed
Just installed Firestones on mine, hey Jerry jump across the river sometime and say hey.
Mike, Susanna & Rudy
2016 3850RL Estate "Proto Grigio"
2019 Silverado 3500HD Dually D/A 4x4 LTZ My dreams are too big for my wallet Rallies attended - 32
Nights camping in 2013:159 2014:269 2015:Full Timers
Mike Clay wrote:Just installed Firestones on mine, hey Jerry jump across the river sometime and say hey.
My wife and I are leaving Monday the 7th for a two week trip to Winchester Bay and then Crescent City California to see the Redwoods. When I get back, lets meet for breakfast or something like that.
Jerry James
Jerry & Bonnie James
2006 Cardinal 30TS 5th Wheel
3500 Dodge Big Horn Diesel
Banks Exhaust Brake
Airlift Air Bags
Sounds great Jerry just let me know we will be back to Oregon and back to reality after the 20th of September.
Mike, Susanna & Rudy
2016 3850RL Estate "Proto Grigio"
2019 Silverado 3500HD Dually D/A 4x4 LTZ My dreams are too big for my wallet Rallies attended - 32
Nights camping in 2013:159 2014:269 2015:Full Timers
I had Air Lift bags on my '99 Ford F-250. First trip out with the 5th Wheel was rough. I has 25# air in them. Turned out they were bottoming out because i had too little air in them. I pumped them up to 35# which worked much nicer for us. I ran them at 15# when empty and not towing. It did not raise the truck any at 15#. My '08 is an F-350, an no Air Lifts are needed.
Dana & Cindy Fredendall
Highland, California
2018 3350RLX- Luxury Edition
2018 Ford F-350 Lariat 6.7 Diesel
There are great experiences and new friends everywhere we go!
I have a 09 Dodge 2500 CTD that I had the Timbren Rubber springs installed. No air to leak, they made a big difference in the ride. http://www.timbren.com/
I have a 2004 Cardinal 33CKT.
Up until I bought the 450, I had Firestone ride rites with the compressor. It was nice because each side could be adjusted individually. Also the air would not shift from one side to the other like air shocks. Always leave at least 5 psi in them when not towing
Location: We're fulltimers and have never been physically to our address in Madison SD! Will get there probably when we renew our DL. Try to stay not too warm or cold. Usually go to Mexico in the winter which we love. Will gladly answer ?s about full timing or Mexico.
Cardinal Owners: Have a 2008 35 SB. Had ordered exactly what we wanted and then had to cancel since they changed floorplans. Wanted the W/D in the bathroom, not bedroom. Have some problems, but we love the layout. Have made many modifications including larger windows in small S/O, furniture, cabinet work, 46" TV.
Have had Air Lift now for more than three years and about 60,000 miles and they are excellent. Do have the compressor which makes it easy. Run 15 psi empty and 45 psi with the 5W.
BillMoRex&Princess
Fulltiming since 8/93
2008 35 SB/ 2006 Chev Duramax
