AIr bag/lift system for pick up

George Mirza · 05-06-2011, 10:04 PM

Who makes a good air bag/lift set up for a '05 Dodge 2500? I like the looks of the Air Lift 5000.
Recommendations?
George

Rich Biebel · 05-06-2011, 10:14 PM

I have used the Firestone Ride Rite air lifts in 2 GMC 2500 pickups and they work fine and never leaked. I have a Lance truck camper and put 50-60 lbs in the air bags when I use the camper....I usually put a little air in anytime I tow my trailer even though I really don't need to.....

Jim Wahl · 05-06-2011, 10:57 PM

I have the Firestone kit in my '04 2500 Ram and the Air Lift in my Class C Motorhome. Both have performed flawlessly. Neither lose air after sitting a while. Jim

Philip Saran · 05-07-2011, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich Biebel

I have used the Firestone Ride Rite air lifts in 2 GMC 2500 pickups and they work fine and never leaked. I have a Lance truck camper and put 50-60 lbs in the air bags when I use the camper....I usually put a little air in anytime I tow my trailer even though I really don't need to.....

Like Rich, I have the Firestone Ride Rite air bags on my 2004 Ford F350
and also haul a cab over camper plus tow a open car trailer. I also have
Rancho 9000 XL adjustable shocks all the way around on the truck.

I normally keep 10 to 15 lbs of air when unloaded and then air up as needed
when hauling a heavy load.

jmcarter · 05-07-2011, 02:48 PM

Don't think either system has a bad rap...but what I found helpful for towing the race trailer or our 15K pound fifth wheel is to review opinions on some of the RV Forums, I use http://www.rv.net/forum/ and found the tech section helpful. Once you've pulled Cabbage Hill or come down Donner Pass at 29 degrees and raining you start relying on the big RV contingent that travels all over the country...they have EXPERIENCE!!!

BTW, you can't beat Summit's price on the Air Lift 5000 if you order from them a lot and have their "pro" account.

George Mirza · 05-07-2011, 08:32 PM

Thank you!

How about tires and tire pressures.

George

Lew Silverman · 05-08-2011, 07:52 AM

I bought the Airlift 5000 system to replace the overload springs on my dually R20 Suburban because I needed more adjustability. Once the leafs are cranked up the ride is terrible when the trailer isn't hooked up. There are a few brackets that need to be cut from the frame for clearance so I'll be installing them later this month. They also recommend that some pressure (5 psi) be kept in the bags at all times, even when unloaded, to prevent them from chafing.

Good luck with your installation!

Lew

ALMACK · 05-08-2011, 09:24 PM

Every truck I have owned has gotten air bags.
I prefer Air Lift products myself.
I run 10 psi unloaded and 60 psi loaded.

Well worth the money !

ron mattson · 05-09-2011, 09:21 AM

I think i have what you need brand new never installed, mine was for a 06 ram 2500 but
i will check if thy are the same. I just checked with air lift they are the same from 2003-2010
so i sent you a p.m. thanks

05-06-2011, 10:04 PM	#1
George Mirza Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: North Attleborough Ma. Posts: 522 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	AIr bag/lift system for pick up Who makes a good air bag/lift set up for a '05 Dodge 2500? I like the looks of the Air Lift 5000. Recommendations? George

05-06-2011, 10:14 PM	#2
Rich Biebel VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern New Jersey suburbs Posts: 2,312 Likes: 25 Liked 543 Times in 212 Posts	Re: AIr bag/lift system for pick up I have used the Firestone Ride Rite air lifts in 2 GMC 2500 pickups and they work fine and never leaked. I have a Lance truck camper and put 50-60 lbs in the air bags when I use the camper....I usually put a little air in anytime I tow my trailer even though I really don't need to..... __________________ Rich Biebel S/C 1479 Stock 147R

05-06-2011, 10:57 PM	#3
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,843 Likes: 663 Liked 682 Times in 128 Posts	Re: AIr bag/lift system for pick up I have the Firestone kit in my '04 2500 Ram and the Air Lift in my Class C Motorhome. Both have performed flawlessly. Neither lose air after sitting a while. Jim __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 D2 National Open Stock Champion 1981 D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association. Last edited by Jim Wahl; 05-06-2011 at 11:00 PM.

05-07-2011, 02:48 PM	#5
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,273 Likes: 2,309 Liked 3,099 Times in 954 Posts	Re: AIr bag/lift system for pick up Don't think either system has a bad rap...but what I found helpful for towing the race trailer or our 15K pound fifth wheel is to review opinions on some of the RV Forums, I use http://www.rv.net/forum/ and found the tech section helpful. Once you've pulled Cabbage Hill or come down Donner Pass at 29 degrees and raining you start relying on the big RV contingent that travels all over the country...they have EXPERIENCE!!! BTW, you can't beat Summit's price on the Air Lift 5000 if you order from them a lot and have their "pro" account. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table Last edited by jmcarter; 05-07-2011 at 02:58 PM.

05-07-2011, 08:32 PM	#6
George Mirza Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: North Attleborough Ma. Posts: 522 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: AIr bag/lift system for pick up Thank you! How about tires and tire pressures. George

05-08-2011, 07:52 AM	#7
Lew Silverman VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,435 Likes: 371 Liked 129 Times in 59 Posts	Re: AIr bag/lift system for pick up I bought the Airlift 5000 system to replace the overload springs on my dually R20 Suburban because I needed more adjustability. Once the leafs are cranked up the ride is terrible when the trailer isn't hooked up. There are a few brackets that need to be cut from the frame for clearance so I'll be installing them later this month. They also recommend that some pressure (5 psi) be kept in the bags at all times, even when unloaded, to prevent them from chafing. Good luck with your installation! Lew __________________ Lew Silverman #2070 "The Wagon Master" N/SA

05-08-2011, 09:24 PM	#8
ALMACK VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 1,928 Likes: 122 Liked 349 Times in 124 Posts	Re: AIr bag/lift system for pick up Every truck I have owned has gotten air bags. I prefer Air Lift products myself. I run 10 psi unloaded and 60 psi loaded. Well worth the money ! __________________ Alan Mackin Stock 3777/ SS 3377 P/SA & SS/PA Fox Thunderbird I/PS '95 Mustang GT

05-09-2011, 09:21 AM	#9
ron mattson Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: cloquet mn Posts: 462 Likes: 17 Liked 65 Times in 28 Posts	Re: AIr bag/lift system for pick up I think i have what you need brand new never installed, mine was for a 06 ram 2500 but i will check if thy are the same. I just checked with air lift they are the same from 2003-2010 so i sent you a p.m. thanks __________________ Ron Mattson 5015 STK Last edited by ron mattson; 05-09-2011 at 09:27 AM.