Got some more work done on the truck this weekend. I figured with the new lower stance and removal of the helper springs I had in the rear that I will have sagging rear end issues when I tow. Installed some RideControl bags and a Smart Air auto leveling system this weekend....should take care of any problems that I may have had.

Passenger side bag, looking back from the front.


Passenger side, looking front from the back. This is the sensor for the auto level.


Compressor and electronics mounted under the hood


Tucked the exhaust valve back behind the compressor.


I've tested it with the truck on jackstands...seems to work well. Won't be able to really test it until I get the tranny back into the truck, but it should work well.

 

Looks good. Now you can adjusts the pressure at track to see if it will help you get better traction.

 

Yep

I haven't done it yet but I'm planning on putting a manual fill valve in as well so I can unplug the electronics and pump up the bags on my own for the track.

 

Have you towed the boat yet, if so, how did it tow?

I'm considering adding something like your setup after I do my 2/2 drop.

 

Nope...truck is still on jackstands with no tranny for another week. I'll update the thread once I get a chance to tow with it.

 

Guess I forgot to update this thread, lol.

Here's a pic with the bags inflated


Here's a pic with the bags empty....it's about 1.5 to 2 inches lower.


When towing, the back of the truck actually firms up, rather than getting "squishy" like it used to, even with helper springs. The truck stays exactly at the same level as with the trailer unhooked. I really love the auto-level system. I don't have to do a damn thing to make the adjustments

Overall, this was a fantastic mod. Highly recommend it to anyone who is thinking about it.

 

Im planning on it, because every once and a while my boss likes to load my bed with 800-1000lbs of sheetrock and drywall mud as i sit right now i would be on my fenders
looks good man!

 

I just installed the Airlift "slam air", lowered truck air springs. 100% satisfied. Didn't help at the track tonight, but the ride quality was better.

Dustin

 

how much did set up run you? looking to get a set up like yours for the sss. 4 quads and trailer seem to sag the sss pretty bad.

 

wow i dont think you even needed to trim that bumpstop, my truck didnt even have that much clearance when i got it, i guess it had shackles though