Firestone Air Bags

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galaxy wd

Discussion Starter · May 18, 2010 (Edited)

OK I have decided to get some. Know who has the best price? I want just the bags and not the compressor. I found them at Summit for $259, but I know someone out there has found them cheaper. LMK Also do you have to remove bumpstops to install them?

Wayne

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jdl75

· #2 · May 18, 2010

I don't remember where I got them, but I didn't even have to remove a tire or jack up the truck to put them on.

hooch007

· #3 · May 18, 2010

Try suspensionconnection.com- I want to say i paid about 220.00.

galaxy wd

Discussion Starter · #4 · May 18, 2010

Thanks for the info guys. So far AdventureRV for $218 plus $26 shipping and handling.

RobKar

· #5 · May 18, 2010

You may want to consider AirLift.
Air Lift 59554 - Air Lift Ride Control Kits - Overview - SummitRacing.com

I had Firestone airbags and the ride was really bad when the truck was empty (great when full or pulling a load). However , Airlift the ride improved all the way around.

Ron O`Malley

· #6 · May 19, 2010

Like he said you should check out the Air Lift system before you buy. You may want to consider a compressor, just pushing a buttin is great.

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dsmtuner1

· #7 · Jun 6, 2010

Ron O`Malley said:
Like he said you should check out the Air Lift system before you buy. You may want to consider a compressor, just pushing a buttin is great.

i don't blame him for not wanting to drill or weld on his frame.

RobKar

· #8 · Jun 6, 2010

dsmtuner1 said:
i don't blame him for not wanting to drill or weld on his frame.

Putting a bolt in, 1 hole ... Sure I can understand it, thats really hard on your frame ... I mean you put a hole in your frame and then putting a bolt in would um well ... er ... Do nothing. :teethmast

There is no welding.

I have had both systems and unless under load, the Firestone bags ride just sucks. That all ... Get what you want.

dsmtuner1

· #9 · Jun 7, 2010

RobKar said:
Putting a bolt in, 1 hole ... Sure I can understand it, thats really hard on your frame ... I mean you put a hole in your frame and then putting a bolt in would um well ... er ... Do nothing. :teethmast

There is no welding.

I have had both systems and unless under load, the Firestone bags ride just sucks. That all ... Get what you want.

The welding comment was an alternative to drilling in the frame. I never said i didn't like or use this system, I said that might be his reasoning behind his choice. No need to get your panties all in a wad.

RobKar

· #10 · Jun 7, 2010

dsmtuner1 said:
The welding comment was an alternative to drilling in the frame. I never said i didn't like or use this system, I said that might be his reasoning behind his choice. No need to get your panties all in a wad.

You are reading me wrong if you think my panties are in a wad, takes way more than that...

dsmtuner1

· #11 · Jun 7, 2010

RobKar said:
You are reading me wrong if you think my panties are in a wad, takes way more than that...

I guess it would of been the umm....er....nothing sarcasm that made you look a little upset. No hard feelings, either set-ups have been proven on this forum.

IMO...for very Heavy hauling I would definately get the Firestones. If you just pull a small camper or trailer ect, the air lift would be ideal if you used a rust preventer in the new holes.

RobKar

· #12 · Jun 7, 2010 (Edited)

dsmtuner1 said:
I guess it would of been the umm....er....nothing sarcasm that made you look a little upset. No hard feelings, either set-ups have been proven on this forum.

IMO...for very Heavy hauling I would definately get the Firestones. If you just pull a small camper or trailer ect, the air lift would be ideal if you used a rust preventer in the new holes.

I have to disagree with on the "heavy" load part. Because both bags are rated for a lot more then the truck will hold. There is even a case where someone with air bags had the frame bend because of over weighting, pulling a trailer and going over a wash board road.

If you are pulling a load or have a load all the time in your truck. Get the Firestone bags. However if your truck is driven empty some times, get Air Lift.

My little Trailer is just over 8000lbs and it 29ft long ..

One more thing ... Did I mention I used to have Firestone? While both systems have been proven here on TT, not many can say they have tested both and prefer one, by far over the other ...

Derwud

· #13 · Jun 7, 2010

RobKar said:
I have to disagree with on the "heavy" load part. Because both bags are rated for a lot more then the truck will hold. There is even a case where someone with air bags had the frame bend because of over weighting, pulling a trailer and going over a wash board road.

He was running Firestones at 90 PSI if I remember correctly. Bounced the trailer over a huge dip and oopps!!!

Love my Air Lifts!!

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Derwud

· #14 · Jun 7, 2010

RobKar said:
You are reading me wrong if you think my panties are in a wad, takes way more than that...

Are you wearing those pretty pink ones again??

RobKar

· #15 · Jun 8, 2010

Derwud said:
Are you wearing those pretty pink ones again??

Not today ... I try and switch colors once in a while ... :lol:

Derwud

· #16 · Jun 8, 2010

RobKar said:
Not today ... I try and switch colors once in a while ... :lol:

Thank you!!!

dsmtuner1

· #17 · Jun 8, 2010

RobKar said:
I have to disagree with on the "heavy" load part. Because both bags are rated for a lot more then the truck will hold. There is even a case where someone with air bags had the frame bend because of over weighting, pulling a trailer and going over a wash board road.

If you are pulling a load or have a load all the time in your truck. Get the Firestone bags. However if your truck is driven empty some times, get Air Lift.

My little Trailer is just over 8000lbs and it 29ft long ..

One more thing ... Did I mention I used to have Firestone? While both systems have been proven here on TT, not many can say they have tested both and prefer one, by far over the other ...

I think the air lift was rated at 3000lbs? If thats payload and not towing then your certainly right.

quick89

· #18 · Jun 14, 2010

6500 lb. trailer with equalizer hitch, 20 libs in the firestone airbags to equalize front and rear, not much worse ride un-hitched

RobKar

· #19 · Jun 14, 2010

quick89 said:
6500 lb. trailer with equalizer hitch, 20 libs in the firestone airbags to equalize front and rear, not much worse ride un-hitched

Check your shocks ... :teethmast

wds9074

· #20 · Jun 21, 2010

I have Firestone bags on my truck. With 20 lbs of pressure and no load in the truck I felt no differance in ride other then less body roll around corners.

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