Toyota Tundra Forum

Toxarch · #31 (**permalink**) 06-12-2009, 10:58 AM

I haven't had any leak problems with mine. I might lose a pound of pressure each month. That could be from me checking the pressure to make sure it's still holding OK.

ERCI6 · #32 (**permalink**) 11-09-2009, 12:04 PM

Hi I recently bought a Tacoma used from a guy who had the Ride Rites installed. The ride seems a little harsh to me at around 10psi (I just have a SnugTop Shell in the back ~130lbs). So now, I'm about to try 5psi. I'm finding it difficult to get accurate readings below 10 psi, however. I'm using my bike pump currently, but it is pretty imprecise at low psi. How do you recommend I accurately measure below 10psi?

I may just take them off and sell them if it still feels harsh.

Toxarch · #33 (**permalink**) 11-10-2009, 03:21 PM

I got a digital air gauge from WalMart. It's sold under the "Slime" brand name and is about the size of a key fob. It works great and I get very accurate pressure readings from it down to 0.1 pounds of pressure.

On a side note, I raised my bag pressure up a while ago for a load I had in the bed. Left it aired up after and have been liking the firm rear end ride on the road.

Art64 · #34 (**permalink**) 11-11-2009, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Art64

Ya. I agree with the instructions a little bit crappy. I pre assembled mine, then installed it on the truck. The first time, the bag appeared lopsided, so I switched the bags and got it right. Got a Sharpy and marked all components D and P for Driver side and Passenger side. So if I ever removed it I won't interchange the parts.

Pre assembled the top and bottom brackets with the bag, then, lift the truck body a little bit to extend the suspension, compress the bag with the brackets on it, line up the top holes, and then bolt it down.

The bags are still doing ok since the last post. However, I made some mod on my springs. I took the 3 bottom leaves for softer ride and it also lowered the rear 3 inches from my prevoius confiiguration. I just had to put some spacer between the bottom mounting plate of the bags and the top of the leaf spring, since the overall thickness of the spring pack is now reduced. That left bracket (picture) will not allow for even installation. But I just don't want to cut it. So far, so good. My bags are now aired at 10 PSI. 18 PSI before.

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