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05-06-2020, 10:28 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Amarillo
Posts: 64
M.O.C. #21742
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Air Bags
I have a new 2020 Chevy 3/4 long bed SRW and when I connect to my rig it squats the truck about 3 inches but surprisingly that sits the truck level with the RV with a slight, 1/4 bubble or less high in the front.
I'm considering air bags and talk to one shop that said they didn't think the firestone kits would fit that vehicle and they recommended the Airlift brand.
I've always ran the Firestones and have not experience with Airlift so I'm looking for advice or recommendations.
I will hit the internet asap but know I can get good info and advice from this forum.
Thanks for your help
knapper
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05-06-2020, 10:56 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: Columbia
Posts: 303
M.O.C. #23739
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I have airlift on my Ford. Great company in Lansing Mi. Never had any issues except for a leaking air line about 5 years after they were installed. Called them looking for a part number and how to order it and they just sent me one for free.
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05-06-2020, 11:20 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Hixson
Posts: 3,436
M.O.C. #11397
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I have had Firestone and Air Lift and prefer the Air Lift because they just look like better quality. I had a bag on the Firestones develop a leak after about 2 years and have had no problems with the Air Lifts after 6 years.
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2018.5 Montana 3791RD
Full Timers 9/1/2010 through 1/16/2020.
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05-06-2020, 11:25 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Warren
Posts: 67
M.O.C. #20780
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I have the airlift ultimate + with on board air compressor so you can change the air pressure on the fly and been using for over 2 years now and the customer service is great.
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Bernard & Toni
2017 Montana 3921FB Legacy edition
2022 F350 King Ranch 6.7 DRW CC 4X4
Air lift airbag, Trail air pin box, IS and Disc Brakes
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05-06-2020, 01:07 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Louisville
Posts: 126
M.O.C. #25098
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My vote is for AirLift
I have had both. Prefer AirLift. You can't beat their customer service/support IMHO.
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Gordon & Victoria Hallof
Louisville, Ohio
2020 Ram 3500 HO Cummins Aisin 6 Spd
2017 3661RL
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05-06-2020, 01:23 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Nov 2019
Location: Roseville
Posts: 265
M.O.C. #25257
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I have only had AirLift, so can not compare the two. They were on my previous TV and never had an issue.
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Jim and Carole
Roseville, MN
2018 RAM 3500 DRW, Diesel, Long Box, Air Lift Bags - 2020 Montana HC 381TH, Sailun S637 |
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05-06-2020, 01:40 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Knoxville
Posts: 51
M.O.C. #24025
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We have Helwig on ours with onboard air. 7 inch with no complaints, only praise for the ride quality.
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Walt and Vicki Forester
2015 Ram 3500 Dually G56 ViAir/Hellwig Onboard Air/Springs BD 2Low Kit RDS 95 Gal Tank/Combo American Force 19.5 Falken Bi 850 225/70 19.5
2018 3730FL
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05-06-2020, 06:17 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Amarillo
Posts: 64
M.O.C. #21742
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last set of firestones I had developed a leak but after 4 years so I wasn't to disappointed but based on experiences here and a little research I ordered Airlift today. Didn't order the onboard compressor as I've never had a situation where I thought that would be handy. who know might change my mind one of these days.
Thanks for the replies.
knapper
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05-06-2020, 08:49 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Menifee
Posts: 1,109
M.O.C. #22986
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I also ordered airlift, bags with the onboard compressor. should be here this week or early next week, then.... install time.
I have had the Firestone bags with no onboard compressor, never had a problem with them. last truck I went with sumo springs, easy install but the empty ride was rougher, loaded with the trailer they were great.
Tony
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2018 3920fb 2020 GMC Denali 3500 4x4 Duramax, 10 speed Allison. LB SRW, Firestone air bags with Airlift wireless onboard compressor. Anderson Ultimate Hitch. MX4 folding cover. 50gal titan in bed transfer tank. Onan 6500 lp genset installed by me ! Had: 2 HF 3500 Inverters with Parallel Kit
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05-06-2020, 09:10 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Silver City
Posts: 69
M.O.C. #24575
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I installed Air Lift ultimate without onboard compressor on my F-250 srw last weekend, haven't pulled fifth wheel yet, but but with 10 psi in bags the truck rides a little better.
Good luck installing yours, the instructions are not the best. I recommend raising the truck as high as you can get jack stands under before lowering rear end all the way down.
Just my experience. A buddy with a vehicle lift would be priceless!!
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2016 F-250 Lariat Super Duty 6.7L
2019 High Country 310RE
Andersen Ultimate hitch
Air Lift 5000 airbags
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05-06-2020, 09:12 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Menifee
Posts: 1,109
M.O.C. #22986
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GILAELKHUNTER
I installed Air Lift ultimate without onboard compressor on my F-250 srw last weekend, haven't pulled fifth wheel yet, but but with 10 psi in bags the truck rides a little better.
Good luck installing yours, the instructions are not the best. I recommend raising the truck as high as you can get jack stands under before lowering rear end all the way down.
Just my experience. A buddy with a vehicle lift would be priceless!!
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I have a drop down hitch im going to install, and use the floor jack to raise the ass end up and use stands at that point. I have read the instructions several, ok many times already... hopefully ill be ok.
Tony
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2018 3920fb 2020 GMC Denali 3500 4x4 Duramax, 10 speed Allison. LB SRW, Firestone air bags with Airlift wireless onboard compressor. Anderson Ultimate Hitch. MX4 folding cover. 50gal titan in bed transfer tank. Onan 6500 lp genset installed by me ! Had: 2 HF 3500 Inverters with Parallel Kit
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05-07-2020, 03:29 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Park Hill
Posts: 166
M.O.C. #10841
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Firestone has a set of bags just for your truck. They actually are easy to install. Lift truck where you can pop out the rubber cushion over loads and the bags has u bolts that bolt right on where the cushions came out.
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05-07-2020, 03:44 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Silver City
Posts: 69
M.O.C. #24575
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Last2Die
I have a drop down hitch im going to install, and use the floor jack to raise the ass end up and use stands at that point. I have read the instructions several, ok many times already... hopefully ill be ok.
Tony
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I bet you will get it done, take your time and it will all come together.
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2016 F-250 Lariat Super Duty 6.7L
2019 High Country 310RE
Andersen Ultimate hitch
Air Lift 5000 airbags
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05-07-2020, 04:20 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Vacaville
Posts: 81
M.O.C. #22227
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Helwig Airbags
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Originally Posted by Walt & Vicki
We have Helwig on ours with onboard air. 7 inch with no complaints, only praise for the ride quality.
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I put the same components on my truck. Very happy with them. I like being able to adjust the air pressure on-the-fly. Mounted the air compressor right above the spare tire.
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Steve & Terri
2017 305RL Montana High Country
2017 F-250 CCSB Diesel Lariat FX4
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05-07-2020, 06:00 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: Hilliards
Posts: 237
M.O.C. #25636
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I use the Air Lift brand. I have run them for 10 years now on several different tow vehicles. Easy to install and they do the job. I would have a hard time trying another brand after living the performance of these ones.
The only thing I would, and will do, on any future ones, is the onboard compressor. It seems pricey at first, but in the long run the benefits of the convenience I believe would be worth it.
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2020 MHC 330RL
2021 F350 DRW 6.7 Powerstroke 
Retired and Rollin'!
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05-07-2020, 07:14 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2020
Location: Waynesville
Posts: 533
M.O.C. #25947
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Quote:
Originally Posted by knapper42
I have a new 2020 Chevy 3/4 long bed SRW and when I connect to my rig it squats the truck about 3 inches but surprisingly that sits the truck level with the RV with a slight, 1/4 bubble or less high in the front.
I'm considering air bags and talk to one shop that said they didn't think the firestone kits would fit that vehicle and they recommended the Airlift brand.
I've always ran the Firestones and have not experience with Airlift so I'm looking for advice or recommendations.
I will hit the internet asap but know I can get good info and advice from this forum.
Thanks for your help
knapper
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Hi All,
I have only run airlift. Never had a problem with them. They are easy to service and if you do have a problem their are dealers all over the country to help you out.
Air Lift® Air Springs | Air Suspension Kits, Air Ride ..
. www.airliftcompany.com
Charlie
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05-10-2020, 11:45 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Lakewood
Posts: 387
M.O.C. #24110
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I have the airlift ultimate plus with the wireless 72000 control I love it.
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2023 Jayco North Point 310RLTS
2022 GMC Denali Ultimate DRW
Retired Army MSG
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05-13-2020, 01:06 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: Eden
Posts: 1
M.O.C. #23544
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I highly recommend checking out Timbrens. They do not change the ride when not loaded but can handle the heavy load. I have been running them since 2015. They fixed the squat and made interstate driving much better.
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Cricket
3910 FB
2015 Chevrolet Duramax
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05-13-2020, 02:00 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: Mesa
Posts: 44
M.O.C. #25528
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Airlift
I recently traded my 2017 GMC 3/4 ton that I had Airlift bags put on. They made a tremendous difference. I could level the truck once trailer was on board and with the compressor it kept them at pressure all the time. BUT the biggest help was in they stopped the bounce I would get when starting & stopping or those bumps in the road that used to drive me nuts. Just today I was chatting with airlift about getting the same setup on my new truck. No experience with other brands but I know I liked the airlift. Good luck with whatever you choose
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05-13-2020, 02:10 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Mountain Home
Posts: 838
M.O.C. #20949
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Been running Airlift 5000 setup on my 2007 GMC since day one... levels rig out nicely and run about 20 psi when not towing. Smooth ride...
The Firestone setup would also do quite nicely.
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