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    Quote Originally Posted by Power247 View Post
    How loud is it in the cab when the compressor kicks on?

    Greg
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    It's a muffled buzz, if that makes sense. Hiss when it lets out. No leaks so it rarely kicks on unless actively adjusting. There's lots of room under the cab for the setup but this keeps it all protected.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cooksey View Post
    It's a muffled buzz, if that makes sense. Hiss when it lets out. No leaks so it rarely kicks on unless actively adjusting. There's lots of room under the cab for the setup but this keeps it all protected.

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    Thanks. That sounds reasonable. And you make a good point that it only runs when you are making adjustments.

    Greg
    2012 | RAM 2500 | CCSB | MM3 tuned by Double R Diesel
    2016 | Heartland Pioneer | DS310

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    Quote Originally Posted by Power247 View Post
    How loud is it in the cab when the compressor kicks on?

    Greg
    2012 | RAM 2500 | CCSB | Custom tuned by Double R Diesel
    2016 | Heartland Pioneer | DS310
    I have a similiar wireless air setup, Air Lift P/N 72000. My compressor is in the ammo box behind the drivers seat.
    I rarely hear it go off and if I do, at least I know it's still working.
    IMHO, it is worth the investment everytime I hookup to my camper and fill the bags at the touch of a button.
    Hope this works, had some trouble uploading these.
    https://cloud.tapatalk.com/s/5c4697caa5b82/7508.mp4

    https://cloud.tapatalk.com/s/5c4697e599663/7510.mp4

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    Quote Originally Posted by 4kids2dogs&RV View Post
    I have a similiar wireless air setup, Air Lift P/N 72000. My compressor is in the ammo box behind the drivers seat.
    I rarely hear it go off and if I do, at least I know it's still working.
    IMHO, it is worth the investment everytime I hookup to my camper and fill the bags at the touch of a button.
    Hope this works, had some trouble uploading these.
    https://cloud.tapatalk.com/s/5c4697caa5b82/7508.mp4https://cloud.tapatalk.com/s/5c4697e599663/7510.mp4

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    Thanks for the videos and the information on the exact setup you have. I really like the idea of keeping the compressor out of the elements like you guys have done. We pull the camper 4-5 times a year so I am still trying to decide which way to go.

    Greg
    2012 | RAM 2500 | CCSB | MM3 tuned by Double R Diesel
    2016 | Heartland Pioneer | DS310

    Greg
    2019 | RAM 2500 | CCSB | 6.4 HEMI

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    Nice setup, I mounted mine similarly. I barely hear mine.
    @Cooksey did you say you have a 5er w/ a pin weight of 7200 or did I misread something?

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    7200 lbs by the scale for back axle. Kinda heavy, I gotta shift some weight to the back of the 5er. 27k CGW so I changed to 4.10 AA gears, but have 35" tires.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cooksey View Post
    7200 lbs by the scale for back axle. Kinda heavy, I gotta shift some weight to the back of the 5er. 27k CGW so I changed to 4.10 AA gears, but have 35" tires.

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    Ah...ok, was gonna say, that's a little heavy.
    Still not sure I have the stones to pull that load on a SRW truck.

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    Sure. I installed Load Lifter 7500 kit. My 1 ton srw rides nice empty, when I get 5 or 6k in the bed (aux fuel and loaded trailer,) I run 70 or 80 lbs in the bags, tows 25k real nice. Ridiculous improvement over stock springs. I didn't buy the wireless controller/compressor at first. But after a few weeks working them hard. I ordered the kit. My biggest issue with the sagging rear end was my headlights. People would flash their high beams at me all the time because my lights pointed upwards when I was heavy. The other big issue was driving at night, the seat position when the rear end sagged really screws with my perception of the grade of the road, I couldn't tell if I was on a slight downgrade, upgrade or level.Bags fixed these two issues. The other problem was heavy snowfall, when the rear sags on my 2018, even a little bit, you cant drive at night in the snow. Period. Can't see anything. Pull over and wait for daylight or snow to stop. Bags fixed that too. Absolutely no downside to the product. Works great,


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    Air Lift 57289 (for 2017 2500)
    Air Lift 72000 wireless air
    Very stable for me running 75-85 psi.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cooksey View Post
    I have about 7200 lbs on the back axle when the fifth wheel is attached. The bags levels it out and gives me back my travel.

    https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...06b274b05c.jpg

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    Good Job

    Quote Originally Posted by Dude's Diesel Performance View Post
    Air bags will be night and day difference for sure!

    Thank you mr. dan for the recommendation! I will gladly help you get what you need my friend!
    Quote Originally Posted by Dallasm12 View Post
    Hey guys, I have a 2016 Ram 3500 SRW with the Cummins 6.7 and I occasionally pull upwards of 23,000 pounds.

    I don't have much suspension left and it is very reared back. I know that the truck is overloaded, but will a set of airbags help substantially in leveling the load as well as helping with ride quality?

    If so, what is a good brand of airbags?

    Thanks for any feedback.
    As you can tell, Airbags do work. They're used on trucks! I've had them on the last 3 trucks. I just refurbished my system with a new valve setup this summer. I built some leaks. My current system started in my 04., then to my 07, then 08 and now in my 03. I'm cheap.
    @F350Cummins Al Look at that bag sat up. And it's outboard of the springs


    2003- 3500 RWD Automatic.
    S & B intake, BD Intercooler, Pusher Air Horn, MM3 Double R Tuning, Turbo Timer, electric Flex-a-lite fans, FASS 95,
    50 HP tips, upgrade to 351 turbo, 3.42 gears, Twin air compressors, air bags, Remote dual oil filters, Hellwig sway bar, Front Winch. Home made Fuel Heater, BD Exhaust brake with Torque Lock. Tons of TLC

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