Anyone ever tried air bag helpers on rear suspension??
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Anyone ever tried air bag helpers on rear suspension??
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Installation Completed here:
https://www.ranger-forums.com/showth...89#post1928989
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So I was talking to a friend of mine today telling him about the AAL I'm doing tonight. He mentioned that on his truck he uses an adjustable rear air bag suspension helper when he tows with his dodge 1500.
I had never heard of the system and after looking into it, it looks like a very flexible adaptive system. More so than AAL because it's fully adjustable to either help or feel like its "not there".
I have all the AAL parts at home and was going to tackle the project tonight but I might switch ideas!
Here's the link
http://www.sdtrucksprings.com/index....d4b51b79b150a3
Update
Installation Completed here:
https://www.ranger-forums.com/showth...89#post1928989
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So I was talking to a friend of mine today telling him about the AAL I'm doing tonight. He mentioned that on his truck he uses an adjustable rear air bag suspension helper when he tows with his dodge 1500.
I had never heard of the system and after looking into it, it looks like a very flexible adaptive system. More so than AAL because it's fully adjustable to either help or feel like its "not there".
I have all the AAL parts at home and was going to tackle the project tonight but I might switch ideas!
Here's the link
http://www.sdtrucksprings.com/index....d4b51b79b150a3
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Model: 59516
Mfr: Air Lift
Description
Keep your truck, SUV or van riding comfortably and smooth when hauling or towing with a Ride Control 59500 Series air helper spring by Air Lift. Many of today's vehicles are built with a more comfortable, car-like ride in mind. A Ride Control air bag will assist in solving your sagging suspension by providing up to 2,000 lbs. of level load capacity.
Air Lift Ride Control air helper springs are backed by a LIFETIME WARRANTY
Features
Lifetime warranty with no mileage restriction
Up to 2,000 pounds of leveling capacity
Air adjustable from 5 to 100 psi for maximum comfort to maximum load support.
Custom fit for your Ford Ranger 2WD & 4WD
Exclusive alignment tool and full illustrated instructions make installation easy!
Quick connecting, easy to use polymer air fittings
Every Air Lift kit is complete with air springs, air lines, brackets, fittings, hardware and instructions.
Specs
Download Instructions Instructions
Front or Rear Axle: REAR
Average Install Time: 1 - 2 hours
Drilling Required: NO
Load Capacity: 2,000 lbs.
Years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Model: Ford Ranger 2WD & 4WD
Model: 59516
Mfr: Air Lift
Description
Keep your truck, SUV or van riding comfortably and smooth when hauling or towing with a Ride Control 59500 Series air helper spring by Air Lift. Many of today's vehicles are built with a more comfortable, car-like ride in mind. A Ride Control air bag will assist in solving your sagging suspension by providing up to 2,000 lbs. of level load capacity.
Air Lift Ride Control air helper springs are backed by a LIFETIME WARRANTY
Features
Lifetime warranty with no mileage restriction
Up to 2,000 pounds of leveling capacity
Air adjustable from 5 to 100 psi for maximum comfort to maximum load support.
Custom fit for your Ford Ranger 2WD & 4WD
Exclusive alignment tool and full illustrated instructions make installation easy!
Quick connecting, easy to use polymer air fittings
Every Air Lift kit is complete with air springs, air lines, brackets, fittings, hardware and instructions.
Specs
Download Instructions Instructions
Front or Rear Axle: REAR
Average Install Time: 1 - 2 hours
Drilling Required: NO
Load Capacity: 2,000 lbs.
Years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Model: Ford Ranger 2WD & 4WD
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I ordered that Kit. I think its a great system. esp being able to "turn it off" or "turn it up", i like the flexibility.
unfortunately, i have U-Bolts here from the dealer, and the AAL kit I bought for $65.00.
I can prob sell the AAL kit here on RF... but i sure hope ford will take back the U-Bolts that needed to be special ordered
this install looks really straight forward... drill 8 holes through the frame, affix the brackets, route the pipe, and set pressure.
Once i saw the frame has an open back over the axle i knew it would be cake.
The draw back to the AAL was driving around with an empty bed, with this system if i happen to do that, i can set it back to 'stock'. Or if i have a bed full of gear, tail gate extender out, plus say two bikes hanging off the trailer hitch on a 17" extension, i can bring it up a little.
The guy i was working with today hauls a heavy camper on his 1500 with a 5th wheel, he said when the camper is attached he sets them to 15 PSI and hes good to go. otherwise the truck would almost be bottomed out. Hopefully this will arrive next week and i can do the install before christmas.
unfortunately, i have U-Bolts here from the dealer, and the AAL kit I bought for $65.00.
I can prob sell the AAL kit here on RF... but i sure hope ford will take back the U-Bolts that needed to be special ordered
this install looks really straight forward... drill 8 holes through the frame, affix the brackets, route the pipe, and set pressure.
Once i saw the frame has an open back over the axle i knew it would be cake.
The draw back to the AAL was driving around with an empty bed, with this system if i happen to do that, i can set it back to 'stock'. Or if i have a bed full of gear, tail gate extender out, plus say two bikes hanging off the trailer hitch on a 17" extension, i can bring it up a little.
The guy i was working with today hauls a heavy camper on his 1500 with a 5th wheel, he said when the camper is attached he sets them to 15 PSI and hes good to go. otherwise the truck would almost be bottomed out. Hopefully this will arrive next week and i can do the install before christmas.
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as a matter of fact i do. and i absolutely love them. before my truck used to sag really bad with a full load of dense firewood. with these filled they will level the truck and then some. they do limit my flex just a bit when im wheeling but i can still stretch my rangers legs plenty. i highly recomend them.
flex with the bags filled.
flex with the bags filled.
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I had the airlift kit on my Ranger for several years. Only advice is use some wire cover on the air lines. After a few years of flopping around they tend to wear a hole. I have seen a couple of the valves mounted on the bolt holes for the license plate which works well or I have mine mounted to the 7-Pin wire connector.
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12-13-2011
I had the airlift kit on my Ranger for several years. Only advice is use some wire cover on the air lines. After a few years of flopping around they tend to wear a hole. I have seen a couple of the valves mounted on the bolt holes for the license plate which works well or I have mine mounted to the 7-Pin wire connector.
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12-13-2011
Morgan,
thanks so much for posting the photos! im stoked now!
any tips for the install?
where did you mount your, ummm, nipples? hehehe
anything i need to be aware of? the instructions look really straight forward. i got a T connector too so i'll have them tied together to one fill point
thanks so much for posting the photos! im stoked now!
any tips for the install?
where did you mount your, ummm, nipples? hehehe
anything i need to be aware of? the instructions look really straight forward. i got a T connector too so i'll have them tied together to one fill point
see the shiny valve stem caps?
I had the airlift kit on my Ranger for several years. Only advice is use some wire cover on the air lines. After a few years of flopping around they tend to wear a hole. I have seen a couple of the valves mounted on the bolt holes for the license plate which works well or I have mine mounted to the 7-Pin wire connector.
thanks man. lol. just took those pics too, jacked up the truck, no wheels to detail it.
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when i was running ttb i used the coil version in soft coils to tune it for the street up front.
used the bags on several of my f/s rigs and install them often...awesome product.
theres several ways to mod them for flexibility.
i will eventually run them on my ranger so i can run softer spring then already out back but still be able to tow/haul unimpeded...
used the bags on several of my f/s rigs and install them often...awesome product.
theres several ways to mod them for flexibility.
i will eventually run them on my ranger so i can run softer spring then already out back but still be able to tow/haul unimpeded...
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lol. yea they work great man.
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