– Gene W., Arkansas . 3. Also check your truck from the rear and make sure you are level from side-to-side. (5 psi is minimum per the instructions) You should check the info that came with your air bags for max pressure rating, or if you don't have it anymore, it should be available on the web. At Michigan Truck Spring we have been installing and selling automotive parts for light, medium and heavy duty trucks, trailers, RV's and buses since 1976. Remember it will take a few tries to get the air pressure exactly where you want it. Our #1 goal is to provide the most well rounded product, where handling and performance are just as important as keeping the truck level. Adjust your pressure up and down to find the best ride. To be clear, air bags DO NOT transfer weight. By doing this, the air bag suspension is essentially taking over for the factory leaf spring suspension with the sole goal of keeping the truck level when loaded. How much PSI should I put into the air bags? I beleive thay are made by Goodyear. I have a 2500 w/o factory overloads and air lift bags. This is something you have to try and adjust to your MH's needs. #AirLiftApproved: Acadia National Park, Maine. Expert Reply: Other than saying that the air bags need to be kept between 5 and 100 psi, Firestone does not offer much in the way of specifics. Using a lasar thermometer on the front tires taken on the center at 3 locations, the temperatures are consistant after a run. I believe that the Hellwig air bags are a little larger volume than the Firestone or Air Lifter bags, so they typically run at lower pressures. 5. Works fantastic and can now actually haul a load without having the truck bottoming out. In your example, we recommend adding the weight to the truck, inflating the air bags to your desired level, and then going through the steps of setting up the weight distribution hitch. Stability is usually attained by eliminating roll, bounce, diving during braking, and “sponginess.” Changing the air pressure in your air springs can easily tune out these problems and their presence is usually a result of too little air pressure in the air springs. I keep it set at 40 psi which is the recommended setting for a MT Harley. I have a 2500 w/o factory overloads and air lift bags. It's possible the manufacturer of your air bag might produce a graph you could use to keep track of your unit weight. Due to the fact that air bag kits are installed on a wide variety of vehicles with suspensions in various conditions there is not a set psi number you should go with. Joined: … Adjusting the air pressure up or down will change the ride quality of your vehicle, but determining which way to adjust is sometimes the question. If you have a motorhome, start with 90 – 100 PSI in the rear. Post Cancel. 2. With the engine running, spray the soapy water on the connections where the air ride lines go into the compressor. While we can give you some advice, determining the proper air pressure is something that really comes down to you and your passengers. If you and your co-rider are of a larger build with the bags fully loaded (Goldwingers NEVER overload a motorcycle), pulling a trailer, 41 psi may not be enough air to support that load. How much PSI should I put into the air bags? If it is an uneven load, you will probably need uneven pressures. The instructions said to always have at least 5psi and a maximum of 35psi for my Air Lift 1000 kit. Keep the right pressure in the bags and you should never squat! Inexpensive. Not perfectly level but rides the best. 19. Just as cold outside air causes the air inside your tires to contract in winter, warm outside air causes the air inside your tires to expand in summer. 8. This makes for a safer and more comfortable (while loaded) ride. So I may start off trying 20 or 25-PSI and see how that works. My 08 and 2010 only have the heavy load rating. Unfortunatley, you cannot say for example, use 50 psi in your air bags if you have a 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD and you are towing a 30 ft. Jayco travel trailer. Apr 15, 2014 179 140 43 64 Royalla, NSW. I just bought a cabover camper (1,500 lbs) to put onto my 2006 Ford F150. If you see any excess bubbling, you have a leak. Or for offroad when you want the flex 5 to 10 psi is fine. The label on the air bag says not to exceed 100-PSI but the manufacturer's instructions actually say not to run more than 50-PSI. Pin weight on my 5er is around 2k. I also bought Air Bags for the back to help the suspension. Most air bag kits will fall into this range. They do NOT return lost weight to the front steering axle. Okay, Step 1, check that your tires are all at the pressure you assunme to be correct. We usually start with about 1 click of compression for every 35-40 psi of air pressure and 1 click of rebound for every 10-15 psi of air pressure. Even if you do not tow very often, it's worth getting this air suspension kit because it's … If you’re experiencing a bouncy vehicle, it’s most likely the result of a weak suspension. Air Lift 1000 kits – 35 to 100 lbs. When I installed my valve, I wanted to maintain the factory look, so I hid it behind the fuel door. Bags need minimum of 5 psi, max is 100 psi but you will never need more than 30 psi for a heavy load. For example, if the rear of your car requires 60 psi to achieve ride height, start with the compression setting at 1 or 2 and the rebound at 4-5. Thread starter Griffo; Start date May 10, 2014 Forums ... loaded with fuel,4 bikes on roof and 2 on bike rack on the bar family of 6, l run 30 psi and no WDH. First thing you want to do after installing your air bag kit is to get your vehicle on a level surface, next to an air pump at a gas station will work.