Try giving Greg at PRG a call. He mentioned to me a while back that he has airbags on his truck for towing.

 

sweet will do...
- J

 

I am seriously considering going this route. Let us know how it goes.

 

So if you had an on board air system. Would that compressor also be able to run the air bags?

 

Try giving Greg at PRG a call. He mentioned to me a while back that he has airbags on his truck for towing.

i called him and he said its no big deal...just to get the stock bags that come spec'd out for the Xterra.... the lift wont affect it so much that its not out of the bags range...

SWEET!
- j

 

I've had Airlift bags installed about two months now and they are invaluable for towing heavy loads.

I installed these myself and would say the advice of ordering the stock bag from Airlift for a lifted X is not a good idea. To work properly on my 1.5-2" lift I had to have spacers made because the total height of each bag and both brackets together is too short to cover the distance between the leaf spring and the frame. Therefore, under load the rear is supported somewhat but normal ride height IMO won't be achieved.

I bought the Airlifts because they were $100 cheaper than Firestone's but after having to make spacers and buying new bolts the cost is about the same.

I have no experience with the Firestone's but if I had to do it again they seem the better choice- they make spacers in various sizes and have a no drill installation whereas the Airlifts use three tap screws per side. The Airlifts do work well and no leaks. PSI is always consistent. Over 40 PSI the ride does get stiff and bumpy.

 

So if you had an on board air system. Would that compressor also be able to run the air bags?

yes with the propper plumbing and valves

 

airbags are cool in trucks...........i personally recommend tapered bags for the rear(F9000), it will ride better. convulated bags will ride like a rock, and make sure they are independant to cut down on air transfer when going aroung corners...pic of my baby before i sold her...

 

isnt a lift like that real expensive?

 

I installed the air lift on my X about 4 months ago. Never really used them passed 10 psi other than keeping the bump stops from hitting while going over a speed bump. Last weaken I loaded the X with trail gear and camping stuff for 4 people. I know i was way over 500bls when i was sitting on the axle. I air them up to 60 psi and was back to ride height!! I could not be any happier with the performance. Hit some trail up in the mountains before getting the the camp site and no problems!!! way better than any helper spring out there!!!

[/img]

 

would you get the same(or close enough) results with airshocks? Just thought id ask, never ran airshocks before.

 

NO way I've had air-shocks before and the stability that I have with the airlift is unmatchable

 

I installed the air lift on my X about 4 months ago. Never really used them passed 10 psi other than keeping the bump stops from hitting while going over a speed bump. Last weaken I loaded the X with trail gear and camping stuff for 4 people. I know i was way over 500bls when i was sitting on the axle. I air them up to 60 psi and was back to ride height!! I could not be any happier with the performance. Hit some trail up in the mountains before getting the the camp site and no problems!!! way better than any helper spring out there!!!

[/img]

finally another beliver, when i get my tax rebate they are goin on again(had them on my 05, now have an 07)

 

X-RATED-
are you running a lift along with the airbags? I too am trying to figure out the lift vs. stock distance dilemma. Wonder why AirLift doesn't just make a spacer for the RideControl 59562?

 

@mezajt

Probably not going to get an answer, XRated hasn't logged on here since 1-2-2010

 

I run a 2 inch lift with 2 inch spacers and firestone airbags.