Airlift 1000's inside my LC 8 wraps, or switch to OME coils?

[htomeheb]

So my 2000 SR5 has the tundra/LC 8wrap setup on 5100s and so far I've loved every minute of it.

Except now I've got some decent weight in the back, and it's a little soft for my liking.... The total amount of sag isnt very obvious, It looks about level right now, but unloaded it's got almost 3" of rake. In my mind though, it's a little soft over bumps and even when braking, you can definitely feel the weight transfer. The original intent was to load up the back and dolly a car (2200lb car, nothing obnoxious), but seeing how far it's sagged with just the weight in the back has me thinking I wont be dollying the car.

In order to remedy my situation, initially I was thinking just order the bags, stuff them through the side of the coil and hope it solves my problem. However, everything I can find online suggests the use of the cones inside of the OEM springs... Mine are long gone. Considering there's no vertical expansion of the bags, as it relies solely on outward expansion between the coils, I'm unsure if this will be an issue or not.

However, if i'm unable to snake them through the coils, or the lack of cone is going to be a problem, I'll need new springs. Part of me just wants to skip all the horseplay and go directly to this solution, but I rarely tow weight, and I love how my 8 wraps ride otherwise. This is also more expensive and time consuming as I'd have to order them and wait, and the Airlift I can have tomorrow.


Anyone with any experience and/or comments/suggestions?

Thanks!

 

[Mr. B]

I was in the same shoes as you a couple weeks ago.
A few reasons that made me decide AGAINST the bags were reviews online saying that the nipple to inflate the bags are easy to rip off the bag....and when I'm offroad, last thing I need is for something like that to happen. Another was I have no idea how they would react in offroad situations, and to spend that money to blow a bag seems pointless...

Since I have a rear bumper and tire carrier which is home to a 33" spare, I just decided to add a spacer on top of it. Stiffened it up noticeably, got the height/rack/load capacity I was looking for (well...maybe not the load capacity from the spacers, the superflex springs do that job). But the spacer helped in all ways I wanted it to. Plus, it was only 40 bucks to do it.

Do you just tow? Or is there any off roading involved? If you tow, I wouldnt see bags being a bad idea..

 

[JayRolla]

The air bags work great offroad, you just take all the air out and the coil works like stock. I like the idea of the air bag because you can always level it out when you add weight.

 

[htomeheb]

Do you just tow? Or is there any off roading involved? If you tow, I wouldnt see bags being a bad idea..

When I lifted the truck, it was the debate between OME and the LC 8 wraps. I said "I never tow anything heavy, 8 wraps it is." - I've had the truck on/off road for the past 7ish months and I've loved the suspension.

However, I'm moving across the country. I have my entire life stowed into the back of the runner, and it all fit just as I'd planned, I just didnt really think the 8 wraps were THAT soft.... They are.

The air bags work great offroad, you just take all the air out and the coil works like stock. I like the idea of the air bag because you can always level it out when you add weight.

Yeah, ordered the bags tonight. Had them overnighted as I've been wanting to start on my trip for the past few days... so, we'll see how it goes.

I feel like the truck would make the trip as-is, but I'd much rather have a little added security.



Edit to add: Incase anyone cares - The bags are in, they do a wonderful job. If you have to tow anything with your LC 8wraps, I cant suggest them enough. Will update this if anything changes, but I'm very content at the moment.

 

[Mr. B]

When I lifted the truck, it was the debate between OME and the LC 8 wraps. I said "I never tow anything heavy, 8 wraps it is." - I've had the truck on/off road for the past 7ish months and I've loved the suspension.

However, I'm moving across the country. I have my entire life stowed into the back of the runner, and it all fit just as I'd planned, I just didnt really think the 8 wraps were THAT soft.... They are.




Yeah, ordered the bags tonight. Had them overnighted as I've been wanting to start on my trip for the past few days... so, we'll see how it goes.

I feel like the truck would make the trip as-is, but I'd much rather have a little added security.



Edit to add: Incase anyone cares - The bags are in, they do a wonderful job. If you have to tow anything with your LC 8wraps, I cant suggest them enough. Will update this if anything changes, but I'm very content at the moment.

good to hear man