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Old 03-29-2012, 07:14 PM   #1
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what psi should i run my rear bags at

i just got done installing my D2600 air bags in the rear...what psi do i want to run them at? can i run them at any psi?
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Old 03-29-2012, 08:06 PM   #2
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Re: what psi should i rum my rear bags at

whatever psi it takes to get your truck to your ride height.
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Old 03-29-2012, 09:18 PM   #3
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Re: what psi should i rum my rear bags at

so anything i want? can i run them without air?
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Old 03-29-2012, 09:34 PM   #4
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can i run them without air?
I'm gonna go with no...
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Old 03-29-2012, 11:20 PM   #5
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Re: what psi should i rum my rear bags at

Not enough air = bouncy ride.
Too much air = stiff ride.

For that size bag mounted in the stock coil location in a truck-arm arrangement, the min is prob about 30psi up to about 60psi.
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cool thanx
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Old 03-30-2012, 01:20 AM   #7
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It just depends on a ton of things just put them in and play with it tell your happy.
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but i cant run them aired out?
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Old 03-30-2012, 10:34 AM   #9
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Re: what psi should i rum my rear bags at

You might be able to run them with no air, but its not good advice. With little or no air in them, they are prone to chaffing against themselves. You never want the bag to come in contact with anything as it will lead to failure.

Beyond that, it will ride like a buckboard and you will look foolish bouncing down the road.
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but i cant run them aired out?
Would you drive down the road w/a flat tire? Why would you want to drive around w/no air in the bags?
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Not enough air = bouncy ride.
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For that size bag mounted in the stock coil location in a truck-arm arrangement, the min is prob about 30psi up to about 60psi.
My truck 71 stepside, rides the best at 30psi in the rear and 70 psi in the front. any more or any less and its a bump fest.
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Re: what psi should i rum my rear bags at

lyrikz, You running D2600's also? What is your rear bag height at 30psi?
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lyrikz, You running D2600's also? What is your rear bag height at 30psi?
No, im not running d2600's sorry.. Running firestones or something i think.
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