Air Ride

[Beastly]

Hey Guys, This is my first post here. Was just curious what you guys think of stock air ride. I have a 97 EB 5.0 AWD. The shocks are starting to leak. Would it be wise to just do away with them and get a conversion kit? And if thats the case is the ride gonna change? Just curious for input.


Thanks,
Beast

 

[Flash]

My '97 Limited had air ride and the shock part was thoroughly worn out.
Air ride replacement shocks are very expensive and don't have enough damping control for me so I got Bilstein B6 all 'round.

One day if I feel like it and think it's necessary I'll fit some sort of air lift bags alongside the Billies and get the best of both worlds.

 

[Sedition]

I got a limited as a parts truck and put the air shocks on my XLT. I didn't install the pump, just a Shrader valve. I inflate them with my compressor to 110psi while fully loaded with tools. And may 80psi when empty. I enjoy their comfy ride and leveling ability while loaded and towing. (Cars) Highly recommend!

 

[Beastly]

Thanks for the input. Ive decided to do a dual shock mod (my own design) on the front and bags in the back. Will be starting this mod in a couple months. Ill do a write up when I have everything working and riding well.

 

[Mbrooks420]

I used Air Lift bags from a full size Bronco into last Mounty when hauling extreme tongue weight (upwards of 700 pounds). Made a huge different. Empty I used to run them around 20 pounds, and liked the extra firmness.