Airbags for the rear?

[USMC_Buckaroo]

Originally Posted by OrangeCrush

Exactly... the airbags don't "lift" the vehicle, they merely push on the outside coils to stop compression of the spring when under a load.

I spent 85 bucks on a set of firestone bags from Summit and they work GREAT!

I ran two separate lines because that's what it came with but I'm going to get a "T" and put them together.

Just got my truck back from replacing an oil pan gasket, I'll post pics when I get to work Monday.


Mark

Howdy OrangeCrush


Would like to hear more about those $85. Firestone bags if you don't mind? Did you replace them yourself, or did you have it done at a shop?

I'm at the air bag 'crossroad' with my rig...kinda like the air bag ride, but dislike it's inherent non-dependability.
Would also like to see those pics you mentioned.




Buck.

[OrangeCrush]

Originally Posted by USMC_Buckaroo

Howdy OrangeCrush


Would like to hear more about those $85. Firestone bags if you don't mind? Did you replace them yourself, or did you have it done at a shop?

I'm at the air bag 'crossroad' with my rig...kinda like the air bag ride, but dislike it's inherent non-dependability.
Would also like to see those pics you mentioned.




Buck.

The airbags I bought from Summit. Because I have a lift, I ordered them for an Expedition. If your H2 is stock height, then you can order ones for an H2.


Here's the airbags...





I ran the lines to part of the rear bumper underneath (you have separate lines to fill... I need to get a "T")



I haven't had any problems yet. I drove from NC to KY with my trailer (about 9 hours one way) and they worked great. When I got home, I dropped the pressure from 40 lbs to 20 lbs and I just drive it that way.

The installation is simple. Raise the truck, undo a shock and raise the truck some more. The spring will essentially fall out and you roll the airbag up, slide it inside the coils and reinstall.

The whole process is less than a half hours work.


HTH's,

Mark