What do you think of this Air Ride Suspension?

[lynxer]

Hey guys! Has anyone used this air ride suspesnsion set up? I dont really see why it is needed on a liberty, but just wondering if anyone has tried it and what you think.

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-lynxer

 

[tommudd]

couple of LOST members have it, not that kit since it would be for a non lifted KJ but they have airbags for hauling more etc

 

[Simpleman]

I have an air ride system that looks very similar. I got it for the sagging rear springs. it does the job. It lifts the rear about an inch higher than stock. Very easy to install.

 

[kj924]

Doesn't Jeepjeepster run an AB system too?

 

[jsc7002]

I ran them on my KJ, I have them for sale if your interested. They really helped when I had a heavy load.

 

[Powerslave]

I used Skyjacker air-shocks instead...

 

[TAHOE]

I have a set on my Tahoe, best thing this side of adding extra leaf spring or using a WDH.

 

[m_volyrakis]

How exactly do they work?
Does any body know a better more reliable brand?
any photos of them installed?

 

[JeepJeepster]

Love mine. I can lift it up a good 1.5in with just the air bags but then it will ride like a rock without a load. I cant stand having the rear sag down when Im hauling a trailer so I got them. Just make sure you dont get the bags for a stock liberty if you have a lift.

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[kb0nly]

I was considering those load-helper type airbags for towing as well. How many pounds of pressure do you end up putting in them if you got your trailer hitched up with an average load?

 

[JeepJeepster]

You must keep 5 psi in them at all time since they replace your bump stops. Ive tested them off road and Ive got to keep around 15psi in them to keep the tires off of the fenders but that will vary depending on the size of your tires and such. Gotta make sure you dont bottom out the shocks too.

Max is 35psi I think but Ive never went over 30psi just to leave room for them heating up or whatever. Weve also got them in our ZJ for towing and they work great. It still has the stock suspension from 1994, holding up great! They just didnt make the zj's suspension for towing, it rides better then my kj I think..

 

[kb0nly]

Ok, thanks for the info! A set of those might be in my future if i get towing more.

 

[brucebotti]

Ok, thanks for the info! A set of those might be in my future if i get towing more.

Another option for towing is to use a weight distribution hitch. This helps to raise the rear of the tow vehicle and distribute some weight to the front of the tow vehicle. It makes towing a lot more stable and less worrisome. Just my $.02 and worth every penny
Bruce

 

[JeepJeepster]

Another option for towing is to use a weight distribution hitch. This helps to raise the rear of the tow vehicle and distribute some weight to the front of the tow vehicle. It makes towing a lot more stable and less worrisome. Just my $.02 and worth every penny
Bruce

Very important point. Air bags do not replace a weight distribution hitch. If you plan on towing a lot of heavy trailers then weight distribution is a good safe way to go. I dont really plan on towing over a 3k pop-up camper so weight distribution really isnt needed.

 

[kb0nly]

Yeah same here i don't need weight distribution, just want to raise the back end up a bit when i toss on 2-3k with my utility trailer.