These are an interesting and inexpensive alternative to getting heavier rated springs for those who have a bit of sag from all of the "Junk in your Trunk". For more R2V vids click here: th-cam.com/users/venture2roam
Hey @Venture2Roam - randomly found this video, I have the same kit for the JLU Rubicon. Been working great for towing teardrop trailer and RTT with steel bumper. After about 1000 miles the driver side bag exploded while on pavement. I’ve always gone with 35 psi. It was replaced under warranty. How’s Chris’s holding up after all these years?
Both mine (in my old JKU) and Chris's airbags are great. No issues over the years. We'd both air them down when not loaded up, not sure if that has anything to do with why yours burst...Glad to hear nothing bad happened!
These airbags are a great solution for anyone who overlands and uses their rigs for daily drivers too. High capacity coils would ride too rough for everyday use...unless you run a ton of weight everyday...which will kill your gas mileage and increase the wear on your vehicle. The air bags are a great solution! Thanks for the suggestion Will...and the help with the install!
I have these airbags on my jeep as well and ran the line up to my compressor. I have an adjustable regulator feeding the airbags that will auto inflate the bags to the needed psi if I ever lose pressure over time.
@@christaggart2769 let me know the easiest way to contact you and I will send you pic of my complete air layout. Maybe I can post on FB?? You see how social network capable I am! facebook.com/jeremy.schatz.3
Thank you for watching!!! Glad to hear you’re are still holding up! It has been an inexpensive way to level out the rig when loaded down with gear, RTT, kids, etc.
Thank you for sharing your install! I wonder if you’ve had any issues with condensation in the bags? The users manual says to install with the valve down, this would facilitate any evacuation of accumulated water. Air inherently condensates but perhaps it’s a mute point. I am going to be installing mine soon. Tale care.
I keep hoping to find a video which shows the heat shields installed or where they go -- my kit (slightly different part number) doesn't have them. I wish airlift had a detailed list of parts on each of there many, many kits.
Honestly, the heat shields are pretty easy to put on..I just put them in a spot the seemed to make the most sense. You can DM me on IG if you want a pic of where I put them.
I'm about 1/2 way done. I'm not clear on how to run the airline to the top of the airbag. Every route I can think of will squish the hose when the springs are compressed.
We ran ours through the very top..directly above the spring..we didn't feed it between the coils. You should be able to run it through there. Let me know how it goes!
Question to all. To anyone who has installed these airlift bags in a Jeep JK. I installed these a few months ago then took a 3000-mile trip up through Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Montana and Idaho. Now that I'm back home without a load when I go over a bump, I can hear a consistent thunk, for what seems like maybe I'm bottoming out on a bump stop period. Everything is clear and tight. I've also went underneath make sure everything is tight and nothing moves I thought it might be a spare tire that might be bouncing off the bumper Nope not that either. I've emptied everything out of the back of my Jeep including side bags and everything and still have this thunk. My question is does anyone have this same noise and could it be the plastic protection piece on top of the spring bottoming out inside the top of the spring? BYW, this review sold me on the upgrade and they have worked flawlessly. Thanks Will, Keep them coming!
@@Venture2Roam Will, thanks for the reply. I really appreciate you taking the time. I’m not sure but I will definitely check that. It’s kind of a weird thunk that only happens when I go over a bump. Like I said I’m not sure it may be the plastic plate on top of my airbag still playing around with this was hoping to get some feedback maybe somebody else dealt with it. Again, thanks for reaching out. I really appreciate it and love the videos. Lafe
Nice! Likely our next upgrade. We'll need a ton of line to give the Metalcloak Gamechanger springs room to droop (we're bringing flexy back ;) ... but definitely need the extra back-end support when we're towing the Patriot Campers X1H. Great Vid!
Those gamechangers are nice. We got a lot of comments on IG and FB about just taking the springs off - which you could do. For us though, drooping and shoving was the best option with less room to mess up something else! Thanks for watching the vid. Really like what you are doing on your channel too.
Thanks Ed! We’ve had these on our Wrangler Sahara for 1 full Overlanding season. We did have some issues with puncturing the air lines, but the bags have held so far. We’ll post a longer term review on them in a few months.
Awesome! We upgraded our suspension (AEV) and still had sag. All that gear! Hoping these bags last for a while. Will do a long term review later this year. Thanks for watching!!
When you deflate them to 5 psi and you happen to flex much in some situation, does the semi inflated bag act like a bump stop of some sort - albeit a longer bump stop that prematurely hits? Wondering if you lose out on some of the flex you get normally on road.
We did everything we could to avoid taking off the springs...it's a much bigger process, but once the spring is off, it's really easy to install the bag. Our way makes it really hard to get the bag in there...but no mess with the spring. Thanks for taking the time to watch!
We didn’t use a spacer on the bottom, but we did use one on top. The length of the bag is less important than the width since it stiffens the springs by putting horizontal pressure, not vertical pressure. The spacer we used on top was as much to protect the valves than anything else. Thank you for watching!!!
These are an interesting and inexpensive alternative to getting heavier rated springs for those who have a bit of sag from all of the "Junk in your Trunk". For more R2V vids click here: th-cam.com/users/venture2roam
Hey @Venture2Roam - randomly found this video, I have the same kit for the JLU Rubicon. Been working great for towing teardrop trailer and RTT with steel bumper. After about 1000 miles the driver side bag exploded while on pavement. I’ve always gone with 35 psi. It was replaced under warranty. How’s Chris’s holding up after all these years?
Both mine (in my old JKU) and Chris's airbags are great. No issues over the years. We'd both air them down when not loaded up, not sure if that has anything to do with why yours burst...Glad to hear nothing bad happened!
These airbags are a great solution for anyone who overlands and uses their rigs for daily drivers too. High capacity coils would ride too rough for everyday use...unless you run a ton of weight everyday...which will kill your gas mileage and increase the wear on your vehicle. The air bags are a great solution! Thanks for the suggestion Will...and the help with the install!
Glad we got it right the first time!!! Your install was so much better than mine!
I have these airbags on my jeep as well and ran the line up to my compressor. I have an adjustable regulator feeding the airbags that will auto inflate the bags to the needed psi if I ever lose pressure over time.
That sounds like a great set up! What a smart alternate use for your onboard air!
That sounds like a great system! Really useful on long trips. Have you done a vid or write up? I’d be interested in checking it out!
@@christaggart2769 let me know the easiest way to contact you and I will send you pic of my complete air layout. Maybe I can post on FB?? You see how social network capable I am! facebook.com/jeremy.schatz.3
I’ve had my air springs for about 2 years. Still working like they should. Great video!
Thank you for watching!!! Glad to hear you’re are still holding up! It has been an inexpensive way to level out the rig when loaded down with gear, RTT, kids, etc.
@@Venture2Roam oh yeah! Especially if you have a wife like mine, that likes to pack a lot of stuff. 🤣
Ummmm.....no comment 😂😂😂
@@Venture2Roam 🤣🤣🤣
Thank you for sharing your install! I wonder if you’ve had any issues with condensation in the bags? The users manual says to install with the valve down, this would facilitate any evacuation of accumulated water. Air inherently condensates but perhaps it’s a mute point. I am going to be installing mine soon. Tale care.
I haven’t had any issues that I know of.
Seems like there are so many different part numbers out there for install. How did you guys come to this universal part number for install?
I called them on the phone and talked through it with them.
I keep hoping to find a video which shows the heat shields installed or where they go -- my kit (slightly different part number) doesn't have them. I wish airlift had a detailed list of parts on each of there many, many kits.
Honestly, the heat shields are pretty easy to put on..I just put them in a spot the seemed to make the most sense. You can DM me on IG if you want a pic of where I put them.
I'm about 1/2 way done. I'm not clear on how to run the airline to the top of the airbag. Every route I can think of will squish the hose when the springs are compressed.
We ran ours through the very top..directly above the spring..we didn't feed it between the coils. You should be able to run it through there. Let me know how it goes!
Question to all. To anyone who has installed these airlift bags in a Jeep JK. I installed these a few months ago then took a 3000-mile trip up through Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Montana and Idaho. Now that I'm back home without a load when I go over a bump, I can hear a consistent thunk, for what seems like maybe I'm bottoming out on a bump stop period. Everything is clear and tight. I've also went underneath make sure everything is tight and nothing moves I thought it might be a spare tire that might be bouncing off the bumper Nope not that either. I've emptied everything out of the back of my Jeep including side bags and everything and still have this thunk. My question is does anyone have this same noise and could it be the plastic protection piece on top of the spring bottoming out inside the top of the spring? BYW, this review sold me on the upgrade and they have worked flawlessly. Thanks Will, Keep them coming!
Dang - wish I could help you on this one..do you think it could be a blown shock?
@@Venture2Roam Will, thanks for the reply. I really appreciate you taking the time. I’m not sure but I will definitely check that. It’s kind of a weird thunk that only happens when I go over a bump. Like I said I’m not sure it may be the plastic plate on top of my airbag still playing around with this was hoping to get some feedback maybe somebody else dealt with it. Again, thanks for reaching out. I really appreciate it and love the videos. Lafe
There’s no hole on the top of my perch,can they be installed upside down?
Yep. You can do it either way.
I have seen the installed valve up and down on a K. does it matter?
Are you referring the the schrader valve? If so, I don’t think it matters.
Very cool mod. Good pro tip about running the air line first !
Thank you! I cut the part where I admit to taking a razor blade and cutting out one of the bags because of my idiot mistakes 😆😆😆.
Thanks for the video. Once I got the right ones, super easy install on my JKU. Probably about an hour with a friend.
That sounds about right! Glad you got it installed! These have made a big difference for us.
Nice! Likely our next upgrade. We'll need a ton of line to give the Metalcloak Gamechanger springs room to droop (we're bringing flexy back ;) ... but definitely need the extra back-end support when we're towing the Patriot Campers X1H. Great Vid!
Those gamechangers are nice. We got a lot of comments on IG and FB about just taking the springs off - which you could do. For us though, drooping and shoving was the best option with less room to mess up something else! Thanks for watching the vid. Really like what you are doing on your channel too.
The springs are a pain to get in and out, I’d try the smash it through first.
Nice work! Curious to see how these perform over a long period of time 👍
Thanks Ed! We’ve had these on our Wrangler Sahara for 1 full Overlanding season. We did have some issues with puncturing the air lines, but the bags have held so far. We’ll post a longer term review on them in a few months.
@@Venture2Roam, great install video! Would metal braided air hoses work so that line chafing, due to vibration, doesn’t result in line failure?
I run those until i figure out what suspension to upgrade to. They work great, I beat the heck out of them.
Awesome! We upgraded our suspension (AEV) and still had sag. All that gear! Hoping these bags last for a while. Will do a long term review later this year. Thanks for watching!!
Long term review?
That’s not a bad video idea. For now though, I still use them on every trip. No issues. They are solid.
@@Venture2Roam Do you remove them in between trips or do you just leave them in?
@@DUNEATV I leave them in, but deflate them down to 5 PSI when there’s no load in the Jeep.
@@Venture2Roam Thank you sir
When you deflate them to 5 psi and you happen to flex much in some situation, does the semi inflated bag act like a bump stop of some sort - albeit a longer bump stop that prematurely hits? Wondering if you lose out on some of the flex you get normally on road.
You did yours looks like the easier way. I removed the springs
We did everything we could to avoid taking off the springs...it's a much bigger process, but once the spring is off, it's really easy to install the bag. Our way makes it really hard to get the bag in there...but no mess with the spring. Thanks for taking the time to watch!
did u use a spacer? and why?
We didn’t use a spacer on the bottom, but we did use one on top. The length of the bag is less important than the width since it stiffens the springs by putting horizontal pressure, not vertical pressure. The spacer we used on top was as much to protect the valves than anything else. Thank you for watching!!!
Nice!
Thanks for watching guys!
Jesus take the masks off 😂😂
Whats up with the masks?
We filmed this during a mask recommendation a few years ago.
Dude it was interesting right up until they came out sporting face masks🙄
Hope you got good info regardless of you feelings on masks.
I immediately stopped watching as soon as the face diaper showed up.
So like 1 minute in?? Hope you enjoyed the 1 minute lol.