Air Lift Bags
- paul7x57mm
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Re: Air Lift Bags
I use about 27 to 35 lbs with 2500 pin weight. Just enough to level when hitched.
Paul and Anita 2004 LX33 CKT, 2006 F-250 PSD 6.0 Supercrew shortbox, Airlift Bags, Drawtite w/slider & Moryde
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- Location: Michigan
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Re: Air Lift Bags
I had air lift bags on my previous 3/4 ton Chevy. I haven't decided yet if the new 2011 Chevy Duramax/Allison will need them. I will need to hook up and go for longer than from the winter storage facility to decide. 

- Mike Clay
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Re: Air Lift Bags
I have only towed around 2,400 miles with mine but it hardly touches the over loads so im going to hold off for now.
Mike, Susanna & Rudy
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Re: Air Lift Bags
They shouldn't be needed on a 1-ton. If I had it to do all over again I would replace the 2" blocks between the springs and axle with the 4" blocks that come on the F-350 and not use air bags.
Rob
Rob
- Mike Clay
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Re: Air Lift Bags
Well my 1 ton 2004 Dodge did it would sink down 4 inches and that was with the 29 rkle
Mike, Susanna & Rudy
2016 3850RL Estate "Proto Grigio"
2019 Silverado 3500HD Dually D/A 4x4 LTZ
My dreams are too big for my wallet
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Nights camping in 2013:159 2014:269 2015:Full Timers
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Re: Air Lift Bags
Yep, I drove mine for about 5 months before I put the air bags on. I just wanted another 1-2" to get the level right were I wanted it. If I had the 4" blocks, instead of the 2", it would have been the perfect height.
Rob
Rob
- paul7x57mm
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Re: Air Lift Bags
I towed my trailer last weekend with 40 lbs in my Airlift and it was too stiff. I lowered the pressure to 30 and it rode good.
Paul and Anita 2004 LX33 CKT, 2006 F-250 PSD 6.0 Supercrew shortbox, Airlift Bags, Drawtite w/slider & Moryde
Nights camping in 2011: 7
Nights camping in 2010: 21
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- PapaJoel55
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Re: Air Lift Bags
i put the timbren system on mine and it works Timbren We just brought the bird to tenn. and it handled the best it has ever been.they wont go flat and they handle an extra 6,ooo lbs. and they were very affordable.
Joel
Joel
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- gmcbride
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Re: Air Lift Bags
My setup uses a Firestone with compressor that I manually adjust. Generally, 10 pounds when empty, 45 when towing. My TT has a tongue weight of 1,400#. System works great. I also ran the tubing to the license plate. It takes the place of the top right screw. Should the pump stop I can still add pressure and no one kinows it's there. Cheers! 

George & Sandie
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'12 Dodge 3500 dually
'15 Victory Cross Country Tour