Best Towing Upgrade! Air Lift Air Spring Install and Review (Chevrolet Silverado) 

I have an 07 f150 as my tow rig and when I did the air bags a few years ago I felt like I got a new truck. Great investment.

My buddy, who has his own shop with a hoist installed this kit on my 2004 Sierra 1500 today. Typically with parts that can go together in either of two ways, you need to figure out which way is the right way. Once that was decided, it went together really quickly. I used Superzilla penetrating fluid on the snubber bolts about 4 days ago and they broke free with a box wrench. I covered the air lines with 3/8" fuel line to prevent any chafing and the frame. I used the "T" fitting so I only needed one Schrader valve. With 25 lbs of air pressure it raised the bed about 1". Perfect. The ride is a little stiffer, but worth it. He also tightened the torsion bar bolts and raised the front about 3/4". Perfect.

those are nice i just cant afford them,i went with rancho add-a-leaf springs and monroe air-adjust shocks , to my 05 1500 sierra ,it really was a night and day difference in the ride empty or towing my 6000lb camper, total was 100 bucks ,anyone who tows needs air help no matter how you do it ,you will love it. i also use a F5 programmer to help with towing with my 5.3 ...keep those videos coming

Air bags do make a huge difference. The problem is that they do nothing to put the weight back on the front end. The rear axle is still acting as a fulcrum, lifting the front end. To get the weight back on the front axles requires the use of a weight distribution hitch. Running both bags and distribution hitch are the perfect combination.

Ordered mine today.... thanks for the video!

I have an 02 Silverado 1500 Base model I load up to about 600pounds and the truck will level out or sag. I was told about air bags and wanted to upgrade the leaf springs instead but after this video I think I will go this route and go with air bags. Thank you

Thank you for the review. I will be ordering this kit for my 2000 Z71 since I tow and want to keep things level and safe.

great video best one on youtube so far good job buddy

My hats off to you putting the video together, and air assist springs do have their place, BUT, while they do lift the rear of the truck body and keep the hitch from dragging, they do not shift the weight to the front wheels (see extra comment at end) . A lot of people think that a bigger truck, with heaver springs in the rear, some how moves the weight forward. The bigger the truck, and the heavier the front end, the less it matters. The only way to move the weight forward is less distance between the hitch and rear axel or using a load (re) distribution hitch. I see some trucks with really long hitches (they should be a short as possible, A longer truck is better also. Shorter beds often have less "overhang". You will notice that some USV's have a rear axel that is very far aft. This is good for towing and where where spring are most useful. Fifth wheel hitches have zero (or negative) overhang. Last point, For a single axel trailer, load assists do little to improve handling. For dual axel trailers, as the hitch is raised, more weight shifts to the rear axle (even if just a little) . This has two effects 1) it moves the trailers "effective" axle to the rear making the trailer more stable (same as moving the load forward) and 2) it adds more hitch load - which winds up reducing the truck front wheel load. The increased stability of the trailer is more important to handling. If you are struggling to improve stability - you really need to move the hitch forward (if possible) or get a weight re-distribution hitch or a bigger (heavier all the way around) truck which simply overpowers a poor weight/hitch/vehicle geometry. I also think stability is improved by running the highest tire pressures you can.

Dude sweet rig setup! I’ve got almost the same truck and an XJ, planning to get set up in a similar fashion.

Thank you sir great video helpful 👍

Thanks i needed this video

great job and presentation.

Love the video. I use a weight-distribution system when I tow. However, I will be putting the bags to improve the ride height when I take a mototote brand motorcycle carrier on my 03 z71 sierra fitted with a 1k tongue weight capacity hitch. I am planning to transport my 800lbs stripped-down road king. The saddles and other times will be traveling on the rear seat of my extended cab.

Have a set on my duramax to tow the mud truck we typically go 10-15 lbs for highway towing works great! ONLY BUY FIRESTONE BAGS as they last a good long time

Awesome video. Thank you

Looks awesome

Do you see any reason this wouldn't fit a 2wd 2005 silverado 1500?

Great video, but I don't see a link to the air lift kit you used. Did I somehow miss it? I want to do the same thing with my 2004 Silverado, so can you please ID the part and maker you used? Thanks!

would these work on a 2003 chevy silverado ls short bed. never mind I found your link . nice video

Witch is better lift spring or air bag

nice job bud, you sold me

Is it just for the rear or for both ?

Ahhhh drilled into the bumper !!! Maybe shoot for using them to take place of the plate screws . But otherwise great video

Just curious but was this the Airlift 57272?

Can you post a link or lmk where to order the same kit for my 05 Silverado thanks bro

Can I use this AIR LIFT on my Model: 2000 (1500 ) GMC Sierra ?

Sorry I don’t see your link to where you got the bags from..

Will this kit fit the 06 Sierra 1500?

Would these work for a 2 door Chevy 1500 🤔

Wat kinda lift can u run it with

Awesome

Do they not come with an air pump?

Nice a shop was charging me 8hrs to install 120hr

does this kit change the type or size of the shocks used for the rear suspension?

Great video. But can these bags be installed with a 3 inch lift

I have this same setup in my 2020 but when I’m unloaded the truck rides really stiff even with 5 psi. How does yours handle unloaded? Thanks

Will this work on a 2wd?

Same set up im doing on my audi car

What if you have a lift kit?

Novice question! How do you then deflate each bag when done towing?

Thinking of airbags for my Silverado. My question is, when your not towing, do you reduce the air pressure in the bags to almost nothing so the ride is back to normal or do you keep them loaded up all the time. Tks.

How is the ride quality when your not towing? I heard it gets bouncy..?

How much tongue weight is on that thing? It looks way over your 10%.

Would this work in a 1999 GMC Sierra 1500 single cab?

How much does payload capacity hold up to?

Could it only have 1 air nozzle?

lots of tough weight with that jeep so far forward on the trailer. How are the bags doing? glad 2 see a man use a mans truck THANK U SO MUCH FOR not slamming it to the ground like all city-idiots

What if my truck is lifted

Could you tee the two airbags together and fill them equally together?

Is there a reason this wouldn’t fit a 2wd truck

Como puedo comprar este sistema

I know this video is older but a video editing tip from one creator to another. Try balancing your audio levels. The transition from talking to music is pretty drastic. Otherwise thanks for the great video on air bags!

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Could you put a spliter in the air line so both bags would fill evenly?Like the old air shocks were...

Plumb the bags together and then you have one fill valve and the exact same pressure in both bags. Good video I’ll be doing this to mine

Can you have a lift kit and bags

Please scale your trailer and jeep I'm betting your closer 7000# and really curious what the jeep weighs with all the mods. Stock Cherokee is 3006 # give or take. I put Goodyear air bags on in the 80s then Firestone got into the game I have installed this brand before and I would inspect it frequently for the bags getting loose and I would hard line it . Thanks for the video you did a great job on it.

Didn't show before and after air fill..

Pull that Jeep back some so there’s not so much tongue weight!

Soooo basically I'm seeing that if I have 4 inch lift blocks in the rear this will not fit my truck.

Airbags Yuck! Nice with a load, empty they really suck! (even with 5 lbs. air). So every time you unload it a rough ride, unless you air down. (still rides bad.) Go with Timbrens, and Roadmaster Active Suspension! So nice for heavy loads, or empty! No maintenance ever. nothing to adjust, nothing to leak air, and its an easy install!