Airlinks; Yes or No?

[SgtSmashRabbit]

Just wondering what's y'all's opinions on installing Airlinks? I'm a fan of a more leveled look. This is my first vehicle with air suspension. So my knowledge of it is basic.

Any help or insight would be greatly appreciated!

 

[mikeru82]

I had them on a previous truck but didn't transfer them to our current one. I like the leveled look but they did affect fuel economy a little. I may end up installing them eventually though now that we aren't driving the truck as much. Just know that they made the OR2 setting unusable.

 

[Pgathomas]

I have airlinks and love them. My tire change impacted mileage if anything. Ride is still smooth, I have the or1 setting as normal and my or2 is now or1, if that makes sense. Essentially, I still have or2 but the switch thinks it is or1.

 

[mikeru82]

I have airlinks and love them. My tire change impacted mileage if anything. Ride is still smooth, I have the or1 setting as normal and my or2 is now or1, if that makes sense. Essentially, I still have or2 but the switch thinks it is or1.

Mine wouldn’t go to OR2. I would get a message about the air suspension system overheating. What you’re saying about OR2 being OR1 doesn’t make sense unless you lowered your truck with links. Maybe I‘m just not following what you’re saying.

 

[Pgathomas]

I struggled for a bit understanding it and still with communicating it…

So essentially, when you install the links you are essentially tricking the system to read “normal” as a higher setting… for me, I set the links at the or1 lengths. So my air system, because of the links settings, when enabled after installing, make the adjustment to the perceived “normal”, which is actually or1. On my switch, when I raise to or1, from the new “normal” it is actually raising to or2.

Based upon the switch to raise and lower, entry/exit is now old aero….aero is now old normal… normal is now old or1… and or1 is now old or2.

Did I lose or2?…. Only if you ask the toggle to raise and lower…. since or1 is now the new or2…

I hope this helps

 

[Pgathomas]

The computer thinks this is normal… it is really or1

 

[1BADRAMLIMITED]

I have links but i am soon doing this kit.

1.5'' Leveling Kit With Tubular Upper Control Arms Factory Air Suspension

2019-2024 Ram 1500 (Factory Air Suspension) 4WD 1.5 inch Leveling Kit w/ new Tubular Upper Control Arms. For use on New body style Ram 1500 4WD with factory air suspension. Not for use on classic body style Ram 1500. Front strut extension leveling kit. High-strength fabricated offset steal...

www.readylift.com

From My experience the links do level but will result in losing your highest setting and creates a rough ride.

 

[SgtSmashRabbit]

I have airlinks and love them. My tire change impacted mileage if anything. Ride is still smooth, I have the or1 setting as normal and my or2 is now or1, if that makes sense. Essentially, I still have or2 but the switch thinks it is or1.

Did you get the complete level? Raise the front 1.5in and lower the back .50in or did you get just raise the front?

 

[Pgathomas]

I have links but i am soon doing this kit.

1.5'' Leveling Kit With Tubular Upper Control Arms Factory Air Suspension

2019-2024 Ram 1500 (Factory Air Suspension) 4WD 1.5 inch Leveling Kit w/ new Tubular Upper Control Arms. For use on New body style Ram 1500 4WD with factory air suspension. Not for use on classic body style Ram 1500. Front strut extension leveling kit. High-strength fabricated offset steal...

www.readylift.com

From My experience the links do level but will result in losing your highest setting and creates a rough ride.
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Truck looks great!

 

[Pgathomas]

Did you get the complete level? Raise the front 1.5in and lower the back .50in or did you get just raise the front?

I got the front and rear links. I adjusted the rear 6 turns shorter (raises the rear) and found that the front links are preadjusted prior to shipping. I initially put on just the front but liked the look of the truck with the rear adjusted with the front better.

 

[1BADRAMLIMITED]

Truck looks great!

Thanks, I’m jealous you have the paint matched bumpers!

 

[SgtSmashRabbit]

I got the front and rear links. I adjusted the rear 6 turns shorter (raises the rear) and found that the front links are preadjusted prior to shipping. I initially put on just the front but liked the look of the truck with the rear adjusted with the front better.

I just ordered the leveling kit. Raise front, lower rear. When you installed them did you jack the truck up and remove the tires?

 

[1BADRAMLIMITED]

I just ordered the leveling kit. Raise front, lower rear. When you installed them did you jack the truck up and remove the tires?

You don’t have to but I did and in the same time I rotated the tires.

 

[Pgathomas]

I just ordered the leveling kit. Raise front, lower rear. When you installed them did you jack the truck up and remove the tires?

No, you do not need to remove the tires. Go into settings and place air suspension in tire jack mode… having the setting in normal prior. You will get a message that sir suspension is disabled. From there remove links one at a time and replace with each removal with the Airlinks. Takes about 20 minutes. Super easy. When done, go back into settings and enable air suspension… start the truck and adjustments begin. Enjoy

 

[SgtSmashRabbit]

No, you do not need to remove the tires. Go into settings and place air suspension in tire jack mode… having the setting in normal prior. You will get a message that sir suspension is disabled. From there remove links one at a time and replace with each removal with the Airlinks. Takes about 20 minutes. Super easy. When done, go back into settings and enable air suspension… start the truck and adjustments begin. Enjoy

Thank you for the info. I really appreciate it

 

[Blizzak454]

I was 100% going to get airlinks, but after living with the vehicle for a few months now, I think I'm going to leave things be. I can already tell a MPG difference between keeping it set to "Aero" vs. "Normal" over time, so having it set to OR1-height as default would be even worse. I don't really like the idea of keeping the air shocks set to a taller height (increased pressures) all of the time, seems like unnecessary wear and tear. Yeah maybe a "level" truck looks cool or whatever, but who am I trying to impress? I'd much rather maintain long term reliability, ride quality and keep my full range of motion. If I need to go taller I can, if I want to drop it low I can. Maintaining that wider range is better IMO. Artificially reducing that range of motion kind of defeats the purpose don't ya think?

 

[1BADRAMLIMITED]

I was 100% going to get airlinks, but after living with the vehicle for a few months now, I think I'm going to leave things be. I can already tell a MPG difference between keeping it set to "Aero" vs. "Normal" over time, so having it set to OR1-height as default would be even worse. I don't really like the idea of keeping the air shocks set to a taller height (increased pressures) all of the time, seems like unnecessary wear and tear. Yeah maybe a "level" truck looks cool or whatever, but who am I trying to impress? I'd much rather maintain long term reliability, ride quality and keep my full range of motion. If I need to go taller I can, if I want to drop it low I can. Maintaining that wider range is better IMO. Artificially reducing that range of motion kind of defeats the purpose don't ya think?

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If you got this lift kit you would eliminate all of the harshness and maintain factory ride

 

[LATXAg]

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If you got this lift kit you would eliminate all of the harshness and maintain factory ride

Have you installed the lift kit yet, I’m interested just want to ensure it’s reliable (heard good things about ReadyLift) and doesn’t cause any issue with the air suspension or ride quality…. Assume the effect on mpg would be minimal with this height?

 

[1BADRAMLIMITED]

Have you installed the lift kit yet, I’m interested just want to ensure it’s reliable (heard good things about ReadyLift) and doesn’t cause any issue with the air suspension or ride quality…. Assume the effect on mpg would be minimal with this height?

I have it in the garage just needing some time to dedicate to getting it on. I will say reviews for the kit mention the rear looking squatted after install but I do have the air links leveling links so if I need to bring the back up a bit I can. having the spacer on top will help eliminate the front air bags from being over pressurized and maintain the oem air level.