Installing helper bags....PITA!!!!

[Livinfast85]

So yesterday I installed helper bags on the rear of my truck to help out with towing my large travel trailer. Let's just say they are quite the pain to install compared to previous ones I have installed. Not to mention the bags from SDTRUCKSPRINGS require you to cut off the bump stop brackets. Took approximately 4 hours to install. Just an FYI for anyone looking into these.

 

[Drewdidit]

I installed mine myself also. Went with AirLift 5000 and the upgraded compressor. Super pain to get into some of the places to bolt the brackets on. Works great though

 

[Livinfast85]

I installed mine myself also. Went with AirLift 5000 and the upgraded compressor. Super pain to get into some of the places to bolt the brackets on. Works great though

I agree. The upper brackets were the worst part. I am looking at getting a compressor set up as well. Which one did you get and how do you like it?

 

[MopaRAMan]

I’ve been looking at the Timbergroves and Airlifts. The Timbergroves don’t require cutting off the mount. I think you guys just helped make my decision for me.

 

[MopaRAMan]

 

[Drewdidit]

I agree. The upper brackets were the worst part. I am looking at getting a compressor set up as well. Which one did you get and how do you like it?

I went with the Air Lift 25980 EZ compressor. Wireless remote with 3 settings. Easy to install with the EZ mounting bracket.

 

[Redwings1391]

i too put the air lift 5000 ultimate plus on with the wireless one second generation compressor. i had the same set up on my 4th gen and loved it. although i up graded to the stainless lines this time and am having a little leaking issue. never had that with the standard.

 

[fireron]

Timber Grove seems like a good way to go for air bags. I will add them to my short list of mods.

 

[Drewdidit]

I’ve been looking at the Timbergroves and Airlifts. The Timbergroves don’t require cutting off the mount. I think you guys just helped make my decision for me.

airlift didn't require any cutting. Bolted right on

 

[MopaRAMan]

airlift didn't require any cutting. Bolted right on

Do they make two styles? What was the part number? Any pictures?

 

[Drewdidit]

Do they make two styles? What was the part number? Any pictures?

Let me retract my quote. I totally forgot about the bump stop.

 

[tnugent]

So yesterday I installed helper bags on the rear of my truck to help out with towing my large travel trailer. Let's just say they are quite the pain to install compared to previous ones I have installed. Not to mention the bags from SDTRUCKSPRINGS require you to cut off the bump stop brackets. Took approximately 4 hours to install. Just an FYI for anyone looking into these.

How have these bags helped with towing? Am looking to do the same thing to help with towing my TT.

 

[Livinfast85]

How have these bags helped with towing? Am looking to do the same thing to help with towing my TT.

They are really great. No squat whatsoever and the truck still rides the same as factory. I would recommend them to anyone who tows any larger amount of weight as I do!

 

[Livinfast85]

Here it is towing with bags.

 

[Drewdidit]

They are really great. No squat whatsoever and the truck still rides the same as factory. I would recommend them to anyone who tows any larger amount of weight as I do!

Agree 100%

 

[Drewdidit]

Here it is towing with bags.

Nice setup! What PSI do you run at min? I stay at 7.

 

[Creep0321]

What weight TT or tongue weight would airbags become a benefit? If I do go with a set I definitely would get a compressor setup not the 1000s you have to do manually, any recommendations? Ease of install would be big for me.

 

[Livinfast85]

What weight TT or tongue weight would airbags become a benefit? If I do go with a set I definitely would get a compressor setup not the 1000s you have to do manually, any recommendations? Ease of install would be big for me.

As far as ease of install, the airlift ARE NOT what you want. It really is a pain to install the bags them selves bc of the tight working space. But once on they are great! As far as when the bags benefitting you, I would say they benefit anyone with more than a few hundred pounds on the tongue.

 

[Livinfast85]

Nice setup! What PSI do you run at min? I stay at 7.

Not really sure I just hit them really quick to make sure they have a bit of air as not to bottom out.

 

[ortvk]

Here it is towing with bags.

Curious size and weight of that jayco? Shouldn't the leveling bars help with that sag in the back?