Airbags

AndrewA · January 10, 2022

I recently purchased a 2022 GMC 2500HD Denali. I a Towing a 40ft Montana with a 2300lb Tongue weight. Are airbags a must and if so anyone running. Them with some recommendations?

bdkidd01 · January 10, 2022

They may not be a must but I will say you won’t regret them! They help level everything back out and greatly improves your steering and handling and helps with a smoother ride less chucking and bouncing. I went with the air ride 5000plus with the compressor and wireless controller, I’ve loved them, and install isn’t bad at all.

David92201 · January 13, 2022

I would love to know where you installed the compressor. I am looking to install as well. Thanks

David

sheath · January 23, 2022

On 1/10/2022 at 3:45 AM, bdkidd01 said:

They may not be a must but I will say you won’t regret them! They help level everything back out and greatly improves your steering and handling and helps with a smoother ride less chucking and bouncing. I went with the air ride 5000plus with the compressor and wireless controller, I’ve loved them, and install isn’t bad at all.

Did you notice any additional "bounce" at the rear of the truck with the airbags, when towing your 5th wheel?

Reason for asking is, I have air bags on my ram, and the rear bounces more when towing heavy. There isn't a shock that will handle the additional bouncing for the Ram (tried a few). I still wouldn't tow without the airbags, as I can get the truck leveled like when not towing, so headlights are at the correct height (except when hitting bumps that cause the "bounce"... lol).

Have a new 3500HD on order, so your input would be helpful.

Thanks! :cheers:

bdkidd01 · January 24, 2022

The only time I notice extra bounce is if I haven’t let the air out of the bags and drive down the road without a load, you can definitely feel a difference then, a lot more bouncing around if you hit a bump. It’s always felt a lot smoother with the fifth wheel after I installed the airbags, I usually run them at around 60 PSI I believe I’ve never pumped them all the way up to 100psi so I think it still allows it to cushion the load. Hope it helps.

sheath · January 24, 2022

2 hours ago, bdkidd01 said:

The only time I notice extra bounce is if I haven’t let the air out of the bags and drive down the road without a load, you can definitely feel a difference then, a lot more bouncing around if you hit a bump. It’s always felt a lot smoother with the fifth wheel after I installed the airbags, I usually run them at around 60 PSI I believe I’ve never pumped them all the way up to 100psi so I think it still allows it to cushion the load. Hope it helps.

Great input. Thank you. :thumbs: