How To Install “Helper” Air Bags On Your Vehicle

How To Install “Helper” Air Bags On Your Vehicle

I wanted to see if my lowered 1990 C1500 Chevy Truck could haul a car trailer. I quickly discovered that my suspension wasn’t up to the task. My solution was to install a set of air bags above the leaf springs to help level out the suspension when it gets loaded. Man, what a difference it made.

In my view this is a very easy installation and yields great results. If your suspension is bottoming out like mine was, this is something to consider.

**DO NOT EXCEED THE WEIGHT LIMITS OF YOUR VEHICLE** but the installation of these air bags can greatly increase your trucks towing capabilities, making it safer and easier to drive when loaded.

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Links

Slam Air Spring Kit I Used: https://www.airliftcompany.com/shop/59103/

Helpful Towing Info: https://www.curtmfg.com/towing-capacity

Tools

@MilwaukeeTool Inflator: https://www.milwaukeetool.com/Products/Power-Tools/Specialty-Tools/2475-21XC

@MilwaukeeTool Drill: https://www.milwaukeetool.com/Products/Power-Tools/Drilling/Hammer-Drills/2706-22

TTP Hard Drill Bits: https://www.ttp-hard-drills.net

Drill Bit Cutting Paste: https://www.ttp-hard-drills.net/cutting-fluid/

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Towing With the New Airbags: Video posted when available

First Time Towing with Dads Truck: https://youtu.be/kI0jCh5X2gs

Chevy Truck Rear Stabilizer Bar Installation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Se_OaJezn6g

Trailer Brake Installation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5PjlKH4kh4

Introduction to #ETCGDadsTruck Build (Episode 1): https://youtu.be/kCepnacqRuI

Dads Truck Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCepnacqRuI&list=PLSzhQ6St-ov1g_GML2aVq6EN-_ShJ9G2o

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