What type of air bags to use?

Discussion in 'General Tow Rig Discussion' started by tosch88, Sep 20, 2007.

  1. tosch88

    tosch88 Active Member

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    I tow commercially with a 3500 Dodge Chassis cab 6.7\ hand shaker. I have a 40' tri axle GN. Any suggestions or personal favorites with a reason why you sugggest this particular brand.
     
  2. MrTow

    MrTow Well-Known Member

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    I have the Ride Rite Firestone bags with the in-cab lighted gauges and controls. I paid about $600 for the parts and install. They give a harsh ride unless I'm towing something. When I'm not towing I let out air until the gauges read less than 10lbs each.
     
  3. strictlyv8

    strictlyv8 Well-Known Member

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    I use the Firestone Ride-Rite bags. This is the second truck I have with them installed and I love them. I also have the in cab controller which is great. I used a differnt compressor to fill the tanks that also has the capacity to fill flat tires. i also added an air reel mounted behind the rear tires so I don't have to deel with picking up an air hose after using it.

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  4. tosch88

    tosch88 Active Member

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    That looks like a great set-up. It looks like firestone is the way to go.I was leaning that way just wanted to here a little input on them.
    Thanks guys.
     
  5. Harold

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    Check out the Pacbrake bags we made a number of improvements when designing and manufacturing our systems. www.pacbrake.com
     
  6. MrTow

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    Harold how do yours compare with the Firestones? If I'm not towing anything, they really ride rough, even with just 5lb of air in them. Even worse with more air, I've tried that.
     
  7. Harold

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    try running with a max of 8 to 10 lbs that should help with the ride. aside from that what you have is the best it is going to be without a load in the truck.
     

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