Installed Firestone Coil-Rite Air Spring Kit Today in My Gladiator Rubicon, YIKES!!!

[KC_H]

Sorry no pics

So I was able to successfully install the Firestone Coil-Rite Air Spring Kit in my 2021 Gladiator Rubicon. The passenger side was no issue, I compressed the bag and was able over about 15 minutes to work it into the coils spring, got it situated and ran the airline. After jacking the vehicle up removing the spare, etc.... The passenger side took about an hour and a half.

The driver side is a completely different story!!!

I guess I should have known this but the passenger and driver side use vastly different coil springs, the distance between coils on the driver side is about half that of the passenger side.

It was nearly impossible to get the bag into the coil spring, so two harbor freight trips later for another jack and another set of jack stands.

The rear wheels are off, the lower shock mounts are off, the driver axle is dropped to a point that I can remove the coil spring (yes I marked its location).

4 hours later I am buttoning up the Jeep.

It holds air and works great, if there is ever a problem with it, I will use a utility knife to cut the bags out.

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[19Delta]

Sorry no pics

So I was able to successfully install the Firestone Coil-Rite Air Spring Kit in my 2021 Gladiator Rubicon. The passenger side was no issue, I compressed the bag and was able over about 15 minutes to work it into the coils spring, got it situated and ran the airline. After jacking the vehicle up removing the spare, etc.... The passenger side took about an hour and a half.

The driver side is a completely different story!!!

I guess I should have known this but the passenger and driver side use vastly different coil springs, the distance between coils on the driver side is about half that of the passenger side.

It was nearly impossible to get the bag into the coil spring, so two harbor freight trips later for another jack and another set of jack stands.

The rear wheels are off, the lower shock mounts are off, the driver axle is dropped to a point that I can remove the coil spring (yes I marked its location).

4 hours later I am buttoning up the Jeep.

It holds air and works great, if there is ever a problem with it, I will use a utility knife to cut the bags out.

How do you like them? Towed with them yet?

 

[KC_H]

How do you like them? Towed with them yet?

I love them!!! I usually run about 5psi in them for day to day driving. If I am loaded to go camping or on an overlanding trip then 10 to 15psi (no more high beam flashes). If I am pulling my Casita Trailer then 15 to 20 psi, depending on loading. I have not had to go beyond 20 psi.

 

[19Delta]

I love them!!! I usually run about 5psi in them for day to day driving. If I am loaded to go camping or on an overlanding trip then 10 to 15psi (no more high beam flashes). If I am pulling my Casita Trailer then 15 to 20 psi, depending on loading. I have not had to go beyond 20 psi.

Thanks!

 

[syreeves]

I installed the Airlift 1000s, I didn't notice any difference in the coils between driver and passenger side? I have the mopar 2 inch lift but as i recall from the stock Rubi suspension I pulled out the rear springs looked almost identical? Not sure what you are seeing in a difference between the coils?

In any event - I bet the firestones and the airlift are about the same performance. I think they are amazing and totally transform towing behavior and squat from base carry weight...

 

[JeepNNJ]

i also installed the AirLift 1000s in the front end of my TJ for plowing, they work great! i have a set for my '22 Sport

 

[JTPatriot]

And these air bags do not cause any issues if offroading and fully compressing the the coils or at least bump stop contact?

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