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grant1

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Has any one put an air ride cushion on the rear suspension of the Gladiator. My gladiator's rear end takes severe hops on the highway, especially when going over the bridge gaps. Any suggestions?
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Check your air pressure in your tires. Sounds like you're running high.
 
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Thanks, I lowered the tire cold pressure from the factory 37 to 32psi. Just did a 160 mile round-trip, made a diffence. Not great, but better
 

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Part of it is the nature of the beast: coil spring rear suspension has a tendency to feel squirrelly, especially when you're used to leaf springs back there!
 

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Check out airlift airbags. Theyll reduce jounce youre expering. I had the same experience, esp carring a load.
 

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I installed the AirLift bags in my MT, tightens up the tail but it’s definitely a stiffer ride. I inflate them to about 40 psi when I tow the camper.
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