Bad experience - What air bags work well for the Gladiator?

[jfhull71]

My old lady is one hell of an airbag

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[Stitchedupseats]

What exact model, compressor and readout did you get? Where did you mount the compressor?

Air Lift 60830 Airspring 1000 for Jeep Gladiator 2020 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Z45CDR...abc_11FM7GDS900NA965FP3P?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1


You could add an on board air system but for these I’m just using my portable viair compressor. It takes about 45 seconds to air up and 2 seconds to air down. Not worth the trouble on on board air at this time.

I did purchase a metal T for the air line instead of using the plastic barb T that comes with kit.

 

[Josh00333]

OP you can also air the bags to 0, hop in the truck bounce up and down. Then air them to 35 and redo bouncy house. I'm 100% you'll feel the difference.

 

[Overland-2021]

Air Lift 60830 Airspring 1000 for Jeep Gladiator 2020 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Z45CDR...abc_11FM7GDS900NA965FP3P?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1


You could add an on board air system but for these I’m just using my portable viair compressor. It takes about 45 seconds to air up and 2 seconds to air down. Not worth the trouble on on board air at this time.

I did purchase a metal T for the air line instead of using the plastic barb T that comes with kit.

Thanks John...
DO you have any photos of the air bags in place?
Do they fit snug top to bottom or just press against the springs horizontally?
I'm not looking fo lift - only to keep the sag to a min and stop the bouncing/softness.

 

[Radio Guy]

Air Lift 60830 Airspring 1000 for Jeep Gladiator 2020 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Z45CDR...abc_11FM7GDS900NA965FP3P?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1


You could add an on board air system but for these I’m just using my portable viair compressor. It takes about 45 seconds to air up and 2 seconds to air down. Not worth the trouble on on board air at this time.

I did purchase a metal T for the air line instead of using the plastic barb T that comes with kit.

Great info, thanks! Did you install on a Rubicon or Mojave? Does the kit mentioned fit both models?

 

[Stitchedupseats]

Thanks John...
DO you have any photos of the air bags in place?
Do they fit snug top to bottom or just press against the springs horizontally?
I'm not looking fo lift - only to keep the sag to a min and stop the bouncing/softness.

They are not quite all the way to the top. Definitely not snug.

I don’t see where it indicates any trim level at all so I’m thinking it would fit all stock springs. I have a rubicon launch edition.

Mostly pressing out horizontally. ( Old school spring supports did the same concept with rubber squares between the coils. )

Just took a couple pieces a gravel stuck to my arm climbing under for the pics. Hope they help and worth my agony crawling over gravel lol lol.

 

[Overland-2021]

Wow. Looks really good.
Thanks for the pictures

 

[Overland-2021]

Looks like you put different shocks on too.
That might be a good thing for me to do as well.
I remember putting air shocks on a car way back - didn't work that great.

Can you recommend the set you used?

Thanks for getting dirty!!

 

[Stitchedupseats]

Looks like you put different shocks on too.
That might be a good thing for me to do as well.
I remember putting air shocks on a car way back - didn't work that great.

Can you recommend the set you used?

Thanks for getting dirty!!

The shocks are the fox shocks that come on the rubicon model. You can pick up a take off set for 2-300$ usually on the forum. They are pretty good. No complaints from me about them.

 

[syreeves]

Anyone able to confirm that the Ram 1500 version will be more appropriate for a JT with the Mopar 2 inch lift? I am talking about this item:

https://www.amazon.com/Air-Lift-608...58ad17&pd_rd_wg=O1tpk&pd_rd_i=B07BKXP1BW&th=1

 

[Maximus Gladius]

I wouldn’t get the bags made for the 1500 Ram. They make the same Air Lift 1000 #60830 for the JT. The ad you posted is #60818. Check that the model # is for the JT.

 

[Stitchedupseats]

Yes. The ram bag is being used for folks with the lift because they are a little taller. Lots of people with that setup.

 

[BaliMawr]

Just put in a set of firestones. They fit snug to the bottom, a bit of a gap at the top, but can't do anything up there anyway. I fit the lines to the bags before I fed them in, and pressure tested them. Then I just had to check and fix leaks at the push-to-fits.

 

[jc99]

Just put in a set of firestones. They fit snug to the bottom, a bit of a gap at the top, but can't do anything up there anyway. I fit the lines to the bags before I fed them in, and pressure tested them. Then I just had to check and fix leaks at the push-to-fits.

@BaliMawr Which kit did you use? Are you lifted?

 

[BaliMawr]

@BaliMawr Which kit did you use? Are you lifted?

Not lifted. Stock Max Tow. Those max Tow springs are heavier, have tighter coils. Was a bitch to get the bags in.
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