Are the AirLift 1000 Air Helper Springs for Coil Springs a Good Option for a 2016 Ram 1500

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just wondering if you have anything to share about the Air Lift 1000 Air Helper Springs for Coil Springs - Rear Item # AL60818, just want to get a 2-3 inch lift for levelling. The trailer hitch/tongue rating is about 500lb less than the truck calls for. Didnt want to use the Timbren rubber type, rather have the 1500 ride. any pros and cons.

asked by: Murray O

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The Air Lift AirLift 1000 Air Helper Springs for Coil Springs part # AL60818 are an excellent option for a 2016 Ram 1500. They are cost effective, easy to install, are adjustable, and provide great support for both towing an hauling. In comparison to the Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement Systems, they won't have that rough unloaded ride quality and you can adjust the support for any given load.

The only con of the Air Lift AirLift 1000 Air Helper Springs for Coil Spring is the potential for air leaks but so long as you perform a proper install this won't be an issue.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Yes, the Air Lift air springs #AL60818 will fit your 2017 Ram 1500 4x4. A lot of people have complained about the use of coil springs on the newer Rams but adding some additional support like these springs will help with the ride quality for sure. I…

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The difference between the two is how much weight they can support. The Air Lift 1000 #AL60818 can support 1000 lbs, while the #AL60818HD can support 2100 lbs. Going with the higher rated option, #AL60818HD is recommended. Because the system is very…

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For most people it's better to just have 1 inflation valve for rear suspension enhancement air bags. Rarely does a situation call for needing different psi in either bag on either side of the truck. 99% of the applications will call for the same…

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The Air Lift AirLift 1000 Air Helper Springs for Coil Springs will work in the exact manner you want; improving the ride and how your 2014 Ram 1500 handles when you are towing. These air springs will reduce the strain on your Ram's suspension and…

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Both the Firestone #F3025-1 and the Air Lift #AL21838 are intended for use with 1/4 inch diameter air tubing, so either union tee is interchangeable. Either one would work just fine with your #F4118 Firestone Coil-Rite air helper springs. The union…

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The biggest pro to using one valve stem to maintain air pressure in an air bag kit is that you always know that both bags will have an equal amount of pressure in them. If you have an application where equal pressure on both sides is always the norm…

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The air bags need to have a minimum of 5 psi in them at all times so that the hold their shape and not damage themselves. If your bag pressure dips below 5 (or whatever your preset minimum pressure is) the compressor will auto kick on to make sure…

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Other than saying that the air bags need to be kept between 5 and 100 psi, Firestone does not offer much in the way of specifics. The instructions mention that as a general rule of thumb, 1 psi will support approximately 40 lbs of load. Your best bet…

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As you place more weight down on the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Plus Air Springs #AL88231 you will naturally see the psi increase since there is more pressure being placed on the air bags. Just be sure you don't overload your 2019 Ram 3500…

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For sag from towing a trailer the best recommendation I can make is actually a weight distribution system. Suspension enhancement will help level your truck while towing. But the advantage to a weight distribution system is that it levels the vehicle…

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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It sounds like the purpose of getting the air helper spring would be to counteract the 1 inch compression you're getting in your rear suspension caused by the pin weight of your 5th wheel. If that's the case, I believe that the AirLift 5000…

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