Air bag setup

nickg3130 · Oct 7, 2011

Looking to do air bags in the rear of my truck. Just looking for some input and pics from ur guys setups. Also should I get a compressor? If so where should I mount it? I think I might go with the ride rites. Thanks in advanced.

Erikclaw · Oct 8, 2011

Not sure what your spare tire size is but if it is not usable any more, mount the compressor and tank where the spare tire sat. That is where mine is going when I do this mod.

Justin@DP-Tuner · Oct 8, 2011

Here is my setup.

I just mounted my compressor under the drivers door.

Austin · Oct 8, 2011

If I were going to do an airbag setup, I would do those new firestones that replace the rear springs. It looks bad ass.

nickg3130 · Oct 8, 2011

Jbone i like ur setup i might be doing something similar to yours. The spare also seems like a good idea but im not sure if i want to loose my spare in case of an emergency.

Justin@DP-Tuner · Oct 8, 2011

nickg3130 said:
Jbone i like ur setup i might be doing something similar to yours. The spare also seems like a good idea but im not sure if i want to loose my spare in case of an emergency.

Thanks. I would never lose my spare. It has been a life saver on numerous cars that I have owned.

nickg3130 · Oct 8, 2011

Does it matter if the compressor is open to the elements?

Justin@DP-Tuner · Oct 9, 2011

nickg3130 said:
Does it matter if the compressor is open to the elements?

Well mine has been on the truck for about 6 years and I haven't had any issues. The compressors are pretty durable. I guess if you wanted you could fabricate a box to go around it.

Erikclaw · Oct 9, 2011

JBone said:
Thanks. I would never lose my spare. It has been a life saver on numerous cars that I have owned.

The reason for me loosing my spare is that it is pretty much useless.

TxFireman1972 · Oct 9, 2011

JBone said:

Why is your bag sitting so crooked?

Justin@DP-Tuner · Oct 10, 2011

TxFireman1972 said:
Why is your bag sitting so crooked?

It's completely deflated and the angle of the camera maybe?? Now that I look at the picture I see what you are talking about. Definitely not crooked though lol

Betarocker · Oct 10, 2011

I use the Firestone bag kit like the poster's before, but I flipped the frame bracket to work with my 5" lift springs.

I mounted my compressors to the outside of the frame rail under the passenger side door. The air tank is mounted on a custom bracket under the bed in front of the passenger side rear tire. The air horns are on the driver's side under the bed in front of the rear tire. I have a longbox though.

TrailerHauler · Oct 10, 2011

Betarocker said:
I use the Firestone bag kit like the poster's before, but I flipped the frame bracket to work with my 5" lift springs.

I mounted my compressors to the outside of the frame rail under the passenger side door. The air tank is mounted on a custom bracket under the bed in front of the passenger side rear tire. The air horns are on the driver's side under the bed in front of the rear tire. I have a longbox though.

Do you have any issues with the compressor or the filtration of it, getting covered in ice/snow or anything else coming off of the front tire?

Betarocker · Oct 11, 2011

filter is remote and placed in the middle of the cab area. Other than that no issues in the 6 years they have been there.

TxFireman1972 · Nov 2, 2011

Any other bag setups? I need to get a set ordered for mine. Think I'm going to try the PacBrake setup, part number Hp10070. Anyone else used it?

squeak12 · Nov 2, 2011

These are stupid expensive, but I would love to try it out if I had the cash.

http://www.ultimateautoaccessories.com/Brand/Firestone/R4Tech-Air.htm#Ford

http://www.spike.com/full-episodes/...-over-leaf-suspension-install-season-2-ep-235

TxFireman1972 · Nov 2, 2011

I haven't been able to find much real world experience on those. Doesn't seem to be a lot of people running them.

G Racing · Nov 2, 2011

I'm looking at the Firestone j link set up. Much bigger bags with a very soft spring. Looks like a nice kit and a lot better that the ride rite bags if you are looking for heavy towing that is. Just my opinion