Air bag helper springs

I use them on my F-250 to level the vehicle. It doesn't take much drop to put your headlights up in the air, but I rarely pull at night anyway. I took my truck and 5ver out to a level parking lot, aired them up enough to level the bed of the vehicle, dropped the legs of the 5ver to take the pressure off the hitch, and measured the air pressure in each side. Since I read 22 psi in each, that is what I air up each time unloaded when I am getting ready to "hitch up". I did the same for the trailair pin box, and found that it needs 60 psi to be at the right level when loaded. You will get different opinions on the following, but what works for me is to have each air bag on a separate valve. I initially had them tied together on one valve, but in a curve I could feel the air being pushed from one bag to the other, with a sort of "roll" tendency. Separating the bags to separate valves eliminated that. Also, a lot of people invest in an on board compressor that can be adjusted while traveling. I never found a need for that, but I do have a 12V compressor that will inflate the air bags very quickly, as well as a 110V compressor in the front of the 5ver that's even quicker if ac power is available. When unloaded, I keep 5-10 psi in each. Improves the ride somewhat unloaded. And, this "works for me"!!!

Earl,

With a regular cab truck, you will notice more tilt for the same load in the bed. I haven't had any issues with the headlights blinding anyone on my crew cab long bed. I've never been flashed. My truck drops 3-4 inches with the WC and levels the truck out. Normally the rear sits high so I never considered the air bags, but in your case it may be a good idea.

I've got a Ford crew cab short bed and I've been running around 20 psi in my air bags with the Cat attached; about 5 psi when empty.

TC

I have found that with the airbags you eliminate the float feeling with stock suspension on a 3/4 ton truck. I keep mine right around 22 psi also before hitching, with the weight of the WC it goes up to 40 psi, run 8 psi unhitched. I think they really make a difference in handling, especially on curves.

I tow with F150 Supercrew longbed(6.5)ft. 35psi in bags and you can't tell there is anything attached. If the headlites are factory adjusted (and you sag the rear of the truck 3 to 4 inches, with a high level of certainty, the cars your meeting at night hate your guts!) From a safety standpoint, I don't want to have a headon with someone that is blinded by my lights. When the cat is off the 5th wheel hitch I dump the bags for that smooth ride again. The bags are worth every penny spent. Happy Camping.

New to forum. Have air bags, MT about 18lbs, with cat on up to 45-5. Also carry a lot of weight in the 8ft bed. doesn't make much difference with the F350 but I like to controll the load behind me. Seems to smooth out the ride better, we all no how are highways are.

Wasn't worried about the drop so much as it didn't, but do notice a smoother ride. Usually run around 40-50 towing and 15-20 empty.