What happened to your last video about the V8 and towing? I watched it and went to comment and it had been taken down already. I was able to watch it once. It was a good video but you removed it.
Didn't want any beef. Worknplay did a great job doing the video, did us all a favor and I didn't want any negativity sent his way. Now that worknplay and I spoke and we are one the same page, most likely that video is going back up or a revised version will be posted soon
I got my 2018 Ram 3500 dually with the factory airbag system and love it. I Hot Shot with a PJ 35' + 5' and it rides like a Cadillac compared to the previous truck I owned.
The rams have a sealed system to keep from getting condensation in the system. I only have a lowly 2014 Laramie 2500 but I got it with the air suspension and it still works great. I only have about 100k on it but there are no springs to help it so it is always using the airbags. I tow a 5th wheel regularly and haul relatively heavy load, (~2K lbs), a few times a month- never any issues.
That’s because it’s Nitrogen and is a closed system!! That nipple is for adding nitrogen. The system does not pump outside air into the air bags. It pumps compressed nitrogen from that tank to the air bags and vice versa.
I put a 7.5 gallon tank on my 3rd gen just because I felt like it. The system originally came with a 1 gallon, and I did that specifically for being able to run air accessories, like bags, fill tires, blow radiator out, filters, etc if I ever get in a pinch.
Thank you for the information brother! I have a 2015 with factory air leveling system but my badge are in the rear coils so there just suspicious assist I believe. Do you know if you can add the Firestone bag system on top of the factory system or is it one or the other. I’d like to utilize the system that’s there and just add bage but I’m guessing that’s a no go.
So I have a 2014 2500 with rear coils, stock everything. Would adding those firestone airbags help smooth my ride out (unloaded)? Or would I have to modify the suspension?
Who made the rear spacer kit? I’ve got a level in my 18 3500 SRW and hate how it sits nose high now, no one seems to make a rear level for a 3500 with bags
Hey man …good video…..i have a 2014 ram limited with the factory air ride….the mecanics here keep telling me i cant upgrade to the airlift 5000 because they cant mount them?….how did u do it?
Thinking about adding aftermarket airbags to the rear of fourth gen 2500 which came with the auto leveling rear air suspension. I'm getting some porpusing still while hauling my 1200 lb tongue weight travel trailer but concerned about putting too much more tension on my Equalizer E4 bars. Thoughts from anyone with making mods to the factory auto leveling rear would sure be appreciated. Thank God for the back up camera by the way when I see the precious one's hanging out on the sidewalk!!!!
I have Factory airbags on my truck I like them but if you drive a lot of gravel the compressor gets plugged up had my truck for two years already gone through 1 compressor
Yep. Once the new trucks get updated they still use a little more then the 4th gens. But before you update the new ones they use twice as much def as the 4th gens.
Got a 2020 ram 5500 rides super rough. I thought it would be smoother when im loaded but still super rough, every bump i hit i feel it in my back. My back is killing me bc of it. Also had a 17 ram 3500 was alot smoother, i tried putting firestone airbags in my 3500 just to c if i can get even a smoother ride it was worse with them on so i took them off. And no it wasnt bc i had to much air in them i tried from 70 psi to 20 it was still crazy ruff couldnt wait to take them off. Its just my 5500 has so many leaf springs that idn if airbags would help. If i could get my 5500 to ride like my 3500 i would be happy. Has anyone had the factory airbags on a 5500? If anyone had this issue lmk!
I have a 2014 Ram 1500 with factory air ride. I have 124k miles. Cost me $3k too replace the pump and valve. Still not working correctly and the dealer want another $3k for rear shocks. I’m done. Nice while it worked but it’s not something i can services. I was surprise about your research your factory set.
I put the Firestone Air bags with compressor and remote on my 3500 dually. The remote control function is a joke. It’s extremely finicky and only works after several tries. Not to mention Firestone customer service is a joke. Anyone looking for airbags do yourself a favor and avoid this setup.
So, I'm jumping on a '21 1500 Limited once available - which come with air bags. Anyone know of a hack to override the factory height to level the truck using the air bags, and even stop the truck from lowering at higher speed?
I have a 17, to remove the aero mode, you do it thru the uconnect. It's under suspension and a checkbox to override it doing it. To level it, you need to buy links. You pop off the factory links and install them and adjust a nut to level. It deceives the sensor.
You don’t want to use the bags to do a leveling. You want to use a spacer and rear block. The bag is a secondary and shouldn’t be used as a lifting method. Skipping a rear block and and bag spacer, and using the bag itself as the lifting method, will result in a jarring ride.
Not sure on the 2500s. On my 1500, the load leveling is automatic. Then you can raise manually with the dash button for off-road mode. But it only raises to 2 predetermined heights.
Factory bags are automatic. My 20 had them and loved it. Put a load on it and it would go down. And about 2 seconds later it would fill up and level out. Great system
I have heard they don't like extended weather below 10 degrees fahrenheit. I live in Nebraska and it's been good. But if we have that weather, it only lasts a day or two, then it's 30.
The the 1500 system is the closed one. Hd is open using the regular air. Hd is just rear. Plus 3500 is only an assist bag. 3 very different systems for each size truck
What happened to your last video about the V8 and towing? I watched it and went to comment and it had been taken down already. I was able to watch it once. It was a good video but you removed it.
Didn't want any beef. Worknplay did a great job doing the video, did us all a favor and I didn't want any negativity sent his way. Now that worknplay and I spoke and we are one the same page, most likely that video is going back up or a revised version will be posted soon
What video is that? I haven’t seen it.
Thx Paul that's just what I needed to hear....will be ordering with factory air.
I got my 2018 Ram 3500 dually with the factory airbag system and love it. I Hot Shot with a PJ 35' + 5' and it rides like a Cadillac compared to the previous truck I owned.
I don’t even have a diesel, I have a Ram 1500...love watching your videos, a lot of great knowledge 😎👍🏻
The rams have a sealed system to keep from getting condensation in the system. I only have a lowly 2014 Laramie 2500 but I got it with the air suspension and it still works great. I only have about 100k on it but there are no springs to help it so it is always using the airbags. I tow a 5th wheel regularly and haul relatively heavy load, (~2K lbs), a few times a month- never any issues.
That’s because it’s Nitrogen and is a closed system!! That nipple is for adding nitrogen. The system does not pump outside air into the air bags. It pumps compressed nitrogen from that tank to the air bags and vice versa.
I put a 7.5 gallon tank on my 3rd gen just because I felt like it. The system originally came with a 1 gallon, and I did that specifically for being able to run air accessories, like bags, fill tires, blow radiator out, filters, etc if I ever get in a pinch.
I have firestone airbags on my 2013. I have the air valves located in the “in floor” storage compartment.
Thanks for the video! Is the leaf pack different if you get one with air suspension or is it the same either way?
Hey Paul installed the Firestone’s. I haul about 20k pounds. How much psi do u guys usually keep in the bags when loaded?
Thank you for the information brother! I have a 2015 with factory air leveling system but my badge are in the rear coils so there just suspicious assist I believe. Do you know if you can add the Firestone bag system on top of the factory system or is it one or the other. I’d like to utilize the system that’s there and just add bage but I’m guessing that’s a no go.
Now this is a good topic to post.
So I have a 2014 2500 with rear coils, stock everything. Would adding those firestone airbags help smooth my ride out (unloaded)? Or would I have to modify the suspension?
Who made the rear spacer kit? I’ve got a level in my 18 3500 SRW and hate how it sits nose high now, no one seems to make a rear level for a 3500 with bags
I know they are expensive but what do you think about keldermans air lift?
Hey man …good video…..i have a 2014 ram limited with the factory air ride….the mecanics here keep telling me i cant upgrade to the airlift 5000 because they cant mount them?….how did u do it?
Thinking about adding aftermarket airbags to the rear of fourth gen 2500 which came with the auto leveling rear air suspension. I'm getting some porpusing still while hauling my 1200 lb tongue weight travel trailer but concerned about putting too much more tension on my Equalizer E4 bars. Thoughts from anyone with making mods to the factory auto leveling rear would sure be appreciated. Thank God for the back up camera by the way when I see the precious one's hanging out on the sidewalk!!!!
What is the max psi on factory air bags vs. after market air bags psi
Check out Eddie's life he has good air bags that you can adjust by remote
I have Factory airbags on my truck I like them but if you drive a lot of gravel the compressor gets plugged up had my truck for two years already gone through 1 compressor
Firestone makes the OEM air bags.
What's the overall height of truck??
I bought after market adjustable linkage their avalible cause I installed 2 spacer
Hey Paul,do you think the new 6.7 uses more def fluid than the last gen engines?
Yep. Once the new trucks get updated they still use a little more then the 4th gens. But before you update the new ones they use twice as much def as the 4th gens.
Absolutely
Poul will the cold weather affect them talking about Firestones
Nope. Atleast I never had issues
PD Diesel Power thanks Poul keep up the great videos
Got a 2020 ram 5500 rides super rough. I thought it would be smoother when im loaded but still super rough, every bump i hit i feel it in my back. My back is killing me bc of it. Also had a 17 ram 3500 was alot smoother, i tried putting firestone airbags in my 3500 just to c if i can get even a smoother ride it was worse with them on so i took them off. And no it wasnt bc i had to much air in them i tried from 70 psi to 20 it was still crazy ruff couldnt wait to take them off. Its just my 5500 has so many leaf springs that idn if airbags would help. If i could get my 5500 to ride like my 3500 i would be happy. Has anyone had the factory airbags on a 5500? If anyone had this issue lmk!
I read somewhere that ram uses closed loop nitrogen system. Not sure if its true, if so, you might not be able to use the compressor.
That’s not a front level then by definition
I read in the 2500/3500. The 1500 uses fresh humid air.
I have a 2014 Ram 1500 with factory air ride. I have 124k miles. Cost me $3k too replace the pump and valve. Still not working correctly and the dealer want another $3k for rear shocks. I’m done. Nice while it worked but it’s not something i can services. I was surprise about your research your factory set.
Hey i have a 4th gen with factory rear air wanting some info on the rear spacer you used
I'll be making a video on them shortly. But they are ready lift brand and solid spacer. Also my leaf spring blocks are from readylift
Thanks a lot man i watch your videos and i like the perspective of a guy that uses his stuff
Look at videos from cjc off road on Carli suspension you won’t regret getting Carli
I'm pretty sure that system doesn't use normal air, it uses nitrogen and is a closed system.
1500s have the closed system for the 4 corner air bags! Hd is an open system just like semis
I put the Firestone Air bags with compressor and remote on my 3500 dually. The remote control function is a joke. It’s extremely finicky and only works after several tries.
Not to mention Firestone customer service is a joke. Anyone looking for airbags do yourself a favor and avoid this setup.
I think that my bags are not holding the correct pressure. I wish that I could replace my factory bags with some better bags.
Where is your wedding ring
So, I'm jumping on a '21 1500 Limited once available - which come with air bags. Anyone know of a hack to override the factory height to level the truck using the air bags, and even stop the truck from lowering at higher speed?
I have a 17, to remove the aero mode, you do it thru the uconnect. It's under suspension and a checkbox to override it doing it. To level it, you need to buy links. You pop off the factory links and install them and adjust a nut to level. It deceives the sensor.
You don’t want to use the bags to do a leveling. You want to use a spacer and rear block. The bag is a secondary and shouldn’t be used as a lifting method. Skipping a rear block and and bag spacer, and using the bag itself as the lifting method, will result in a jarring ride.
Wait wait, did you say you don't know how long you'll have this truck? Are you thinking about getting rid of it? Are you having any issues?
Are the factory air bags automatic, or, do you have to engage the on dash towing button.
Not sure on the 2500s. On my 1500, the load leveling is automatic. Then you can raise manually with the dash button for off-road mode. But it only raises to 2 predetermined heights.
Factory bags are automatic. My 20 had them and loved it. Put a load on it and it would go down. And about 2 seconds later it would fill up and level out. Great system
Air dryer balls = desiccant
Dodge meaning (to avoid )
in Canada every dealer warned me not to get the factory airbags on my 2019 because they have had nothing but trouble with them in Alberta
I have heard they don't like extended weather below 10 degrees fahrenheit. I live in Nebraska and it's been good. But if we have that weather, it only lasts a day or two, then it's 30.
you cant hook in becaused its a closed system filled with nitrogen
The the 1500 system is the closed one. Hd is open using the regular air. Hd is just rear. Plus 3500 is only an assist bag. 3 very different systems for each size truck