Air Lift DIY install on Ram 1500. Was it what I thought?

I was so happy to be installing our Air Lift 1000 HD air springs on our Ram 1500 Sport for the DIY truck camper when it happened, a leaking air bag. Did Air Lift help out? How to install them and was I happy with the end results?
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[@nickm764]

"once you get the tip in...the rest goes in pretty good", truer words were never spoken!

[@georgeharvey3062]

😂😂😂

[@mikethacker8558]

That's what she said.

[@thewalkman872]

Roflmao

[@belden9913]

OMFG! ....If only this info could have reached me sooner! ...maybe Christine would have stayed!? 🤣🤣

[@hustleeveryday5852]

What did I learn from this video? Check the airbags for leaks before install. Thank you!

[@clammi]

Yes that would be a great idea

[@jimtaylor801]

Added the same ones to my Ram last year. Couldn't be happier with the outcome. Installing them went very well with mine. Liked your video!

[@clammi]

Thank you Jim for watching and your comment. Yes they did go in easy and been thinking about doing a update video about how they have been over time. Just haven’t had a chance as of yet

[@1posm]

Thank you for this great video. If I decide to add these to my wife's Ram 1500 I now know to inflate & check for leaks before installing the air bags.

[@clammi]

Thanks for watching and your comment Todd. I have not had any problems with them since

[@waynehullihen3066]

Airlift is a good company. 2 years after my install my mechanic damaged one of my bags when installing new tires. Airlift stood behind them and sent me new ones.

[@czarekaj1098]

That's awesome

[@the_atomic_punk487]

How could one damage a bag when installing new tires?

[@billnutter2159]

I installed the same air bags in my 2019 Ram Classic, followed your advice and the directions, took 2 hours. Work great. Thanks for posting your video

[@clammi]

That’s great I’m glad it helped. Thank you for watching and your comment

[@domfalson1561]

I just ordered these can't wait to get them in. Great video and nice positive attitude even when they failed at the seam nothing is perfect but the fast time getting it solved for you was impressive thanks again

[@clammi]

Thank you, I'm glad you like the video. Hope you enjoy them as much as we do. Thanks again

[@kenwright6778]

Remove your back tires when you do it. It’s easier like in the video.

[@belden9913]

Thanks for sharing the results! ...helps a lot for decisions 😊

[@ryanthompson8991]

Glad i watched this . Going to test my bags first with just a little pressure before putting them in!

[@clammi]

May be a good idea. Thank you for watching and your comment

[@scottscott5301]

Out standing video thank you so much for the help guys.

[@clammi]

Thank you for watching and your comment.

[@frankc6430]

I don`t know what the instructions say but I would not had inflated until the truck was down because the friction the rubber bags filled will rub against the springs or prevent any pinching or over pressure before the load is on ... first lower the truck normally ,then add air as needed ... that`s how I did it and still good 15 years later.

[@joeroe2839]

Hi how have these airbags been holding up on ur ride ?? I've been wantin to do these or the actual airbag 5000..but way more pricier

[@ketotrucker3528]

Thanks for the idea of putting the bag in the sun

[@clammi]

Thank you for watching and your comment. Hope it helped

[@thinkforyourselves640]

You got a thumbs up for the intro alone!

[@changchung]

I installed mines in less than 1 hour and a half by my self. I don't take the tires out and don't cut the zip ties left because the cut can be shape. But I do use a neighbor to borrow the jack... lol.

[@ScullyPop]

You guys are set up for an adventure on a moment's notice. I have my fishing arrangements as such down here on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. I can be on the pier in five minutes when the window of opportunity presents itself. By the way, I love those badass rims and tires.

[@clammi]

LOL Thank you, I love my rims too

[@lady-m7896]

Scully's House of Thrillers you lucky dog you :)

[@georgemargerum9248]

Important: No one told me I had to lift the front end at least 2.5 inches at the lower strut or 3 inches at the top as I ended up doing. I'm running pressure at 22 lbs to level my truck. if I had used maybe a 2.5-inch lift I could balance truck level at 10 lbs. Forget about 5 lbs riding without weight. my truck 2008 Sierra 1500 4 wd 4.8 crew cab short box. make sure the lines are equal in length if you are running dual lines. or the one side pumps up faster with the shortest line. coil it up if it's extra, make them equal lentgh good suggestion. Best to yous

[@8675-__]

We love your singing! Awesomeness 🤗

[@clammi]

Lol. Thank you very much 😊

[@notoriousking4782]

Thanks for doing this video! I can’t believe you had a defective bag. I would of lost my damm mind as these bags took me about 7 hours to get installed doing it by myself. It was worth it though your video did help a lot. Thanks again!

[@clammi]

Thank you. I’m glad it was able to help you out 🙂

[@stevennevers3006]

I have a defective bag too. But once I get the tip in everything works great lol.

[@the_atomic_punk487]

7 hour install?

[@notoriousking4782]

@@the_atomic_punk487 yeah first time doing this, there is a lot of steps, remove the spare tire, remove wheel well covers, trying to squeeze the bags in between the springs takes the longest, running air lines etc. I could have maybe used some kind of lubricant on the outside of the bags, they may of helped things go faster? Ultimately I’m glad I did it, it took away the sag on the bed and now my truck sits straight with a fully loaded 7000+ lb trailer. I have the ram quad cab 1500 v8 5’7” box.

[@the_atomic_punk487]

@@notoriousking4782 I’m doing it now, it sure will take all of 7 hours!

[@underourrock]

I don't trust rubbery plastic lines to last a long time with the desert heat over here. How much is your time worth to have to remake an end when it leaks? Would a set of stainless steel lines be pretty cheap insurance? I'm VERY thankful you shared this video. Thank you. Very well done. Thank your crew, too. It's awesome having a helpful neighbor as well.

[@rbjb0822]

Awesome video brother, I ordered the same ones and will be installing Monday or Tuesday.

[@kenwright6778]

It was an good idea to remove the tires !! Lol it was easier

[@justme5791]

You look sunburnt, looks like your getting beautiful weather

[@clammi]

Yes a bit pink LOL Thank you for watching

[@TumbleweedRvLife]

Hello from Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada Christian & Tracey, Came from Whoa Nellie RV Adventures

[@clammi]

Tumbleweed RvLife awesome thank you for stopping by and visiting us, hope you like what you see 😊

[@ktpowerwashing]

EXACT same thing happened with my install! Bad thing is...I ordered another set because I didn't want to deal with what I "thought" would be a bad experience with trying to explain and exchange the torn bag for a new one. I assumed that we did something wrong during the install to cause it to burst. Anyways, the benefit of the bags definitely outweigh the double expense I incurred. Great video tutorial!

[@clammi]

First let me thank you for watching and your comment. Yes you are right it does make you think you did something wrong but it sounds like you had the same problem I did. Glad it worked out at the end

[@RIVER-RATT]

I just put a set in last weekend and went camping. The driver’s side went in much easier than the passenger. The ride was so much better and mpg went up 2 mpg. But I did notice my shocks were shot so those will get replaced soon.

[@clammi]

Glad they are working out for you. We really like them and they work great for us. Thanks for watching and your comment

[@craigkerr9281]

I really like all these videos but I'm not quite sure how you got 2 MPG more per gallon Please explain and looking forward to hearing from you.

[@teamdada2194]

@@craigkerr9281 he didn’t. Its probably his perception of a better ride

[@jasonfalk7696]

​@craigkerr9281 I don't know about 2 mpg, but mileage will go up, because the truck is no longer nose high into the wind.

[@hammer-r]

Please test the air connections before you try to install. Mine leaked at the brass fitting insert that goes into the plastic end cap (yup they are plastic if you order them thru any online retailer). That cannot be repaired and I doubt you’d see any bubbles if you sprayed a soapy solution when installed. Called the company and they want you to submit an online request. They are not willing to overnight a replacement to a brand new defective part. Their warranty on a brand new product is too slow if you are planing a time to do the install. Makes me wonder what would happen if you’re on the road and there is a warranty issue. Ah sir, go on line and submit a request, while your truck suspension is out of service? Be aware.

[@bammerbiff1621]

Documented evidence for ICBC to challenge the incoming claim. 🤣

[@JNTravels]

That looks like a lot of work.

[@clammi]

It was not to much work at all, I would so do it again, Thank you for watching and your comment

[@LilyLazaga]

Nice thanks for sharing

[@justinsimmons4614]

Great video. I have the same truck. Also installing same airbags. What kind of lift do you have on your truck? Again excellent video.

[@clammi]

I did a update video. Thank you for watching and your comment

[@chrisbrum1374]

Actual air bag that replace bump stops way better.

[@stevecrosby7803]

What’s the payload on truck ? What’s the camper weight? And after inflation what kinda space you have between the bump stop and the axle with the truck loaded? Those stock springs ? I’d like to buy a camper for my ram but no one can answer these questions. I have a 1700 lbs payload stock.

[@jamestopeka2236]

Check out Timbren bump stops they are easy to install just pop out the old one pop in the new with no cutting or drilling .

[@hackmasterHQ]

4:44 That's what she said.

[@tru3sk1ll]

Never in my life have I heard "Zap Strap", here in the lower 48 they are "zip ties"

[@clammi]

Lol I guess the right word would be zip ties. Thank you for watching and your comment

[@wesmccoy7061]

Thanks for the video Now I’ve heard the airbags can get pinched in the coils.

[@clammi]

Thanks for watching and your comment

[@courtneyglenn1123]

Good how-to. Nice to know a simple way to do this. Please clean that filthy camera lense. would have been much easier to see.

[@vdspromo6121]

When adding air to the bag does it lift the truck also?

[@clammi]

A little bit when you air them up

[@dougfresh1341]

Nice vid/info. Anyone install without taking the wheels off?? Looks like it could be done fairly easy. ps… I’m a corner cutter.

[@neilhoffman6764]

I did mine without taking the wheels off. I used ramps under the wheels and just crawled under to do it .

[@dougfresh1341]

@@neilhoffman6764 I figured it could be done, but with a floor Jack and air gun, it was 10 min to get them off and on. I like the extra room to work.

[@georgeharvey3062]

Sir Thank you for the video. I just ordered the same ones from Amazon along with the wireless compressor. Have you had any more problems since you put them on ie leaks? Thank you George

[@clammi]

First let me say thank you for watching and no I have not had any more problems. They have been great 👍

[@dt9094]

Get rid of those cheep bump stops. I did the timbern

[@venomrogue1]

3 years later, how are they?

[@clammi]

They are still working for me.

[@user-oo4fo1vm4q]

Tell "her" less comments from her would have helped kept me watching.

[@dt9094]

Oh no. Update please

[@clammi]

I did a update video

[@darrinrodriguez9700]

Check for leaks at max pressure. 5psi is nothing in terms of pressure

[@stralisiveco7553]

Hello. I am just asking you the measurements of the air coil 60818 1000? height width diameter thank you in advance.

[@joeroe2839]

How r they holding up? Been wantin some since i tow my car hauler around and rear sags nasty 😢..wanted the 5000s but thise things are pricey

[@dt9094]

I’m curious to know this. I too replaced my rear suspension. But I removed the spring and put the air ride bag in Which you +an pump up to 100 lbs. the jury is still out on this latest move I did. Maybe he@vier rear coils with those bags? Thoughts

[@thinkforyourselves640]

I have the same truck and I am wonder the specs on your camper if possible.

[@alanheigel5665]

Do you still recommend them after having them on for a while ?

[@clammi]

Yes. They do work well

[@alanheigel5665]

@@clammi thank you

[@MARYmixVlog]

Wow . Great intro voice.

[@clammi]

Thank you kindly

[@joekalilikani]

What are your thoughts after having these in for a period of time?

[@clammi]

Good and not so good. I’ve have so many ask about them over time. I think I will be doing a update video very shortly on how they have been over time

[@shaneott2874]

What does that camper weigh?

[@MrCurt54661]

So how much pressure did you end up putting in then with the camper? Did you leave them at 5psi?

[@clammi]

No they are are 35 psi with the camper on. Thanks for you question

[@bowhnter72]

Where did you get the flares from? Probably came with sport package.

[@clammi]

They did come with the sport package. Thank you for watching and your question

[@armandobarraza69]

Should ways measure height from bottom of wheel not the tire.

[@raymondhaley5223]

What kind of weight are you hauling now, what psi do you go to? And do you go to that psi then load or load then go to psi? Thanks

[@clammi]

Hi Raymond thank you for watching and your comment. We did a update video that may answer some the the question your are asking about not that long ago.

[@MarkLalio]

Nice car i love to drive

[@trevorhosselton739]

You said you had some spring lift , how much of a lift do you have and what springs are on your if it's not the stock ones ?

[@Henrymichaelball]

Why not the 5000 ?

[@clammi]

It was the budget at the time and would work for what I needed. Thanks for watching and your question

[@lynpedrochannel5605]

Im also get to laugh., im not familiar of car things.. But thank you for sharing. Thats good thing... Enjoy your day

[@tru3sk1ll]

"Just the Tip"

[@teamdada2194]

Did they last rubbing up against the spring like that?

[@clammi]

I’ve had no problems with them I did a 1 year update video on them as well

[@teamdada2194]

@@clammi 10-4 thanks

[@treyrobinson3259]

Just saying that’s probably why it’s an open box.

[@manuelbetancourt8610]

I didn't know ram has springs instead leaf

[@clammi]

Only the half tone trucks do. Thanks for watching and you comment

[@spymat72]

You mentioned you have a lift in your truck, how big is it? And I noticed your lift doesn't have a spacer between the top of the coil and the spring perch. Unfortunately, mine does so it blocks the center hole that your air line is going through. Do you think i can work my way around that problem?

[@dakotamayer4903]

Do you have a level or lift on your truck? I have a ram as well with air lift system but want to get a level

[@clammi]

The truck had a leveling kit on it before I put the air lift in. So it’s a bit lifted. Thank you for watching and your comment

[@craigr6763]

I have a coil chatter on my ram you think this would help? I think the stock springs are a little weak! I can feel a axle hop at highway speed

[@dudleydorite7678]

How have these held up?

[@clammi]

I did a one year update video if interested. Thank you for watching and your question 🙂

[@dudleydorite7678]

@@clammi yes just seen it. Thanks

[@adeakbarchannel9409]

Salam knal sebelumnya bosku, tetap semangat mudah mudahan sukses selalu bosku... Ayo main mampir ke rumah bosku, di jamin amanah🙏🙏🤗🤗👍

[@jmoretti913]

These bags suck after a year review. They blew after a year and 'lifetime' warranty only covers certain parts. Junk...

[@jeremyburnham2624]

Wth is a zap strap? It’s a zip strip. Nothing Is getting zapped because you can hear the zip.