Ride-Rite vs extra leaf spring
06-23-2014, 11:32 AM
#11
I don't have airbags but have recently installed a set of superpsrings. I only tow 8-10 times a year so I wanted something to help during those times. For those times the springs work great. I didn't like the soft bounce feel with the trailer on with the factory setup. I have had airbags in the past and they have always performed as needed. However I found them to be a bit more hassle during the 90% other times of the year I don't need them. If money was no option I'd pimp out with the on board compressor and bags. Otherwise the supersprings are a good fit.
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savagesultin (06-24-2014)
06-24-2014, 08:28 AM
#12
Thanks folks, my Sierra has the heavy springs and when I didn't have a load on it the ride was rough to say the least. Im going to try the air bag Firestone Ride-Rite and see how they fair out. Thanks for the insight
06-24-2014, 08:48 AM
#13
Senior Member/Vietnam Vet
SuperSprings are easy to install and have two settings. I tow my fifth wheel on the easiest setting. RoadMaster Active Suspension is also a great choice for both load capacity and resolving axle wrap problems.
06-24-2014, 11:16 AM
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06-25-2014, 09:31 AM
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06-25-2014, 11:40 AM
#16
Senior Member
To me, the Timbrens looks like progressive bump stops. I'd think the Supersprings would be more effective for load handling.
