spring selection

[cruiserfred]

on my third set of springs hate to make the next move to heavies in fear of a ride so ruff i'll always be at the roof . My question to the group is ,i'm loaded with weight all is fine til i put my horizon trailer on for a trip all the truckers are headin their brights. In stead of heavies i've thought of just adding some air bags. My better judgement says just so the heavier coils ,open to listening.tks

Fred

 

[Mtbcoach]

That is a loaded question without asking for more background why you are on the 3rd set.

But, with what you asked, I'd consider doing the supplemental airbag for towing. Going with the OME 896's will go a long way in sucking up the extra load when towing, it CAN also reduce some ability to flex when off-roading.

If that isn't a concern, just go with the 896's. They will ride rougher when not towing, something you may not like either.

A decent set of "bags" could easily fit your needs, staying with a more supple set of springs for everyday use, pump up the bags when hooking up the trailer to take up the slack. They will cost more overall, take more set up with having to add on-board air, switches, wiring, air lines and such but will be very nice once all is said and done.

Just my 2 cents...

 

[cruiserfred]

everything you say is right on target with the situation, onbooard air is somewhat already prepared the horizon is already equiped with on board air because it's carrying an extreme air magnum . Thanks for your reply everything you expressed is what was in thought, i'm only aware of one air bag option that being Firestone. Do you have knowledge of others?

Fred

 

[Mtbcoach]

I have no direct experience with any company but found this site informative when I was doing research for another project I have going.

TOWING KITS KNOWLEDGE BASE

In my case, I'd fabricate mounts and such compared to a "generic" kit as the above site suggests. If I were in your shoes, I'd look for a local "low rider" shop to see what they offer for suggestions and resources. The biggest choice will be if you want the ability to make changes on the fly (expensive) or if you want to have a simple system that is adjusted at rest with a pump or external air source.

The bags are surprisingly affordable, its all the "little stuff" that can make it an expensive venture. Yet, once complete, it will be a sweet set up, giving you the best of both worlds...

 

[Jim S.]

I installed Firestone riderite bags for about $90.00. I was towing a Horizon at the time and it worked out great. Running OME medium springs. For an air source, inflate your spare to 55 psi and bleed off it. Plenty of air for the small bags.

 

[Mtbcoach]

I installed Firestone riderite bags for about $90.00. I was towing a Horizon at the time and it worked out great. Running OME medium springs. For an air source, inflate your spare to 55 psi and bleed off it. Plenty of air for the small bags.

That sounds like a very reasonable and effective solution...