Air-Lift SlamAIR bags Installed on Belltech 3/5 2012 FX2
06-22-2016, 01:46 AM
#71
Senior Member
Anyone have any suggestions about adding airbags? I have the Belltech 3/4 and I would like to add these for towing and hauling reasons. I also noticed you have to add a bracket between the leafs and the axle does it lower the truck a bit more by adding this? My truck sits pretty even all around.
Sure I would love to have a no drill setup but I am pretty sure that doesn't exist.
I know that some of you have already installed and thank you for the pictures and if you can give me any additional pointers that would be great. It looks like the kit is selling for about $340.
Thanks
Sure I would love to have a no drill setup but I am pretty sure that doesn't exist.
I know that some of you have already installed and thank you for the pictures and if you can give me any additional pointers that would be great. It looks like the kit is selling for about $340.
Thanks
I never saw a no-drill option.
I also sprung for the on-board air kit. I wouldn't do it any other way after using it. When I add a trailer or any significant weight in the bed, I simply grab the wireless controller from the console and adjust the pressure and I'm done. It also monitors the bag(s) pressure and makes adjustments as needed if the pressure isn't where you set it. The ability to adjust the air pressure no matter where you're located (read: without an external air compressor) or even on the fly is worth the extra $$.
Last edited by Chris H; 06-22-2016 at 10:31 AM.
02-06-2018, 09:02 PM
#74
Got around to putting on my Slam Air kit 59210.
So far I'm really diggin the kit. Rides much better.
No bottoming out and now it sits perfectly level.
Before (belltech flip):
Attachment 166998
After with brackets and bags installed:
Attachment 166999
In air with pressure:
Attachment 167000
At ride hight with pressure:
Attachment 167001
I made a bracket and put the fill valves under the hitch:
Attachment 167002
Perfectly Level, 18" ride height all the way around
Attachment 167003
So far I'm really diggin the kit. Rides much better.
No bottoming out and now it sits perfectly level.
Before (belltech flip):
Attachment 166998
After with brackets and bags installed:
Attachment 166999
In air with pressure:
Attachment 167000
At ride hight with pressure:
Attachment 167001
I made a bracket and put the fill valves under the hitch:
Attachment 167002
Perfectly Level, 18" ride height all the way around
Attachment 167003
02-06-2018, 09:11 PM
#75
you have to drill 4 holes on each side for the upper brackets, any good metal drill bit will do, I used a dewalt bit from home depot, went thru like butter, you have to drill thru both sides of the frame so get one that's long enough. Watch out for the brake lines on the drivers side. Just unbolt the bracket and move them out of the way so you dont hit em.
02-07-2018, 08:23 AM
#77
Senior Member
one the size of the bolt, the other the size of the spacer. (find the instruction online and it's all mentionned in there)
the inside frame drill bit is supposed to be bigger then the outside one.
You can drill the bigger one on both side of the frame, but the bracket would just pinch the spacer and not the frame as speaking.
the inside frame drill bit is supposed to be bigger then the outside one.
You can drill the bigger one on both side of the frame, but the bracket would just pinch the spacer and not the frame as speaking.
02-08-2018, 04:47 PM
#79
Senior Member
02-08-2018, 04:56 PM
#80
Assume mounting is different for everyone on length of straps used, what length roughly did you use? Any pictures of the mounting locations? Pretty sure I will need to install some straps after I get my kit installed this weekend