Recommended Air Bags for Cold Weather on a 2012 GMC Sierra 2500

Question:

I was looking at your air bag kits for my 2012 GMC Sierra 2500 HD. I was just wondering how the hold up in the cold winter weather in New England and how the hold with road salt? Thank you

asked by: Richard R

Helpful Expert Reply:

They operate normally in extreme temperatures like the cold winters of the northeast. According to Firestone and Air Lift, there aren't any special procedures needed during cold weather regarding the care and use of air bags. Like tires you may see a decrease in pressure do to extreme cold temperatures.

As far as road salt goes Air Lift makes special kits with stainless steel mounting brackets and lines. For your 2012 GMC Sierra 2500, you would need the LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Plus Air Springs item # AL89338. Similar to the item # AL57338 you were looking at, these have a 5,000 lbs load leveling capacity.

I have linked an installation video below to help you get this system set up.

expert reply by: Jerred H