AutoFlex rear air ride leaf spring replacement

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MrTruck

MrTruck

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@maddoxinc1642
@maddoxinc1642 8 жыл бұрын
Wow, a useful system for a real working man. Posers need not apply. This is an awesome idea!
@adriangpop
@adriangpop 8 жыл бұрын
I have just installed them on my Ram3500 Dually. Thank you Auto Flex! I love my new air suspension. No more loose fillings for me!!
@timstrempel9994
@timstrempel9994 8 жыл бұрын
How much do they cost? Just wondering, thanks.
@adriangpop
@adriangpop 8 жыл бұрын
Mine were about $5000.00 USD :))
@timstrempel9994
@timstrempel9994 8 жыл бұрын
OK, Thanks man.
@panha278
@panha278 8 жыл бұрын
Adrian G. Pop
@rodschmitt8468
@rodschmitt8468 8 жыл бұрын
Depends on the exchange rate. They are made in Canada. Presently running about 3050.00 USD
@tbone0785
@tbone0785 8 жыл бұрын
I've been waiting for a truck maker to come out with something like this for a long time now. Leaf-springs should be a thing of the past. They use the trailing arm suspension on larger Polaris RZR models, so I guess it could work well for off-roading too
@arthagner4235
@arthagner4235 6 жыл бұрын
tbone0785 n
@ThriftyGarage
@ThriftyGarage 3 жыл бұрын
7 years later I'm curious what auto manufacturers have incorporated this into their production vehicles?
@MrTruckTV
@MrTruckTV 3 жыл бұрын
Ram so far, but it's different. Toyota Tundra 2022 will have air option
@jackiefreeman8239
@jackiefreeman8239 8 жыл бұрын
Great review!
@MrTruckTV
@MrTruckTV 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@dondorfman3951
@dondorfman3951 2 жыл бұрын
What is the noise that is generated while driving on a less than perfect road? What is the bushing setup in the front trailing arms?
@MrTruckTV
@MrTruckTV 2 жыл бұрын
The bushings are the same brand Ford uses on truck suspensions. 1-807-623-0590 or www.autoflexsuspensions.com
@acecoors
@acecoors Жыл бұрын
I’m gonna guess you have trouble keeping u-joints in that pickup lol. That axle was all over the place
@MrTruckTV
@MrTruckTV Жыл бұрын
I replaced U-joints a 120,000 miles, don't attribute that to the suspentions
@Handymanherb
@Handymanherb 8 жыл бұрын
Why didn't you do the front too, I want a full bag system for the ride
@MrTruckTV
@MrTruckTV 8 жыл бұрын
Most semi-trucks don't have front air bags, but Class A RV's do. For safety if you were to get an air leak, you'd want a giant air compressor to not have a steering problem. Someday they will offer a front air system, but it will take more R&D before they are to that point.
@Handymanherb
@Handymanherb 8 жыл бұрын
Buses have them on all axels, I love the ride, you can drive all day without piss being jarred out of you, my Ram 2500 CTD rides great stock for a big heavy 4x4, but would like to improve it, the front end you just replace the spring with a bag I thought, but a weaker spring and bag combo would work too, love what your stories on it
@brandoncaldwell95
@brandoncaldwell95 8 жыл бұрын
Ok your still talking a bus vs a semi. When trucks pull, it acts more like a semi. you need comfort in the rear and the front to be planted. You loose air in the front , your truck will loose part of its full steering capabilities As all the weight is in the rear. A bus is solid frame, if it looses front air, the weight is more evenly distributed over the whole system allowing the front to sink but keep full steering capabilities.
@Mr.Beastforpresident
@Mr.Beastforpresident 3 жыл бұрын
What prevents lateral/side-to-side movement? There’s only one pivot mount on each side. This should be a 5- link system on this heavy of a truck especially with load
@MrTruckTV
@MrTruckTV 3 жыл бұрын
It is, it has a rear tracking bar
@truculent2086
@truculent2086 11 жыл бұрын
Great video. Too bad the air tank for the RV install is subject to road debris. The equipment trailer dealer (Jayhawk) I highly endorse after buying trailers from them for years.
@MrTruckTV
@MrTruckTV 11 жыл бұрын
Yes, I recommend Jayhawk as well
@joshuacornell6667
@joshuacornell6667 9 жыл бұрын
+truculent, you could always add on a skid plate around the air tank for a level of protection from debris and it can hug the tank, but make sure you leave space for the bleed valve.
@robertmurillo9662
@robertmurillo9662 7 жыл бұрын
Would of been nice had they demonstrated the air bags in action while having the 5th wheel attached. Dumping and raising to see live time reaction.
@MrTruckTV
@MrTruckTV 7 жыл бұрын
I thought I did in one of the video's. I have several video's. I'll be sure it's in the next Auto Flex video.
@dvillalba3d
@dvillalba3d 10 жыл бұрын
I'm totally sold on this suspension. I can see its benefits on handling, breaking, accelerating and cornering. Not to mentioning when carrying big loads. However I like to take my truck off-road from time to time. I know it will soak up the rough stuff better, but what about suspension travel? It worries me that it will shorten it making my truck less off-road capable. Is it the case? Have you tried going off-road with your F-250 with the Auto Flex suspension? What are your thoughts on it MrTruck.?
@MrTruckTV
@MrTruckTV 10 жыл бұрын
I would relate this suspension to the benefit it has on the road. I think for extreme off road use, the wheel travel would be limited
@dvillalba3d
@dvillalba3d 10 жыл бұрын
I see... I was hopping that by adding Auto Flex to a F-150 I'll get something similar to the Ram 1500 air suspension... Thanks for your expert input!
@MrTruckTV
@MrTruckTV 10 жыл бұрын
dvillalba3d Auto Flex is working on an full air suspension replacement for the F150
@dvillalba3d
@dvillalba3d 10 жыл бұрын
MrTruckTV Can't wait to see your review on it! Do you know if it will have the same rear wheel travel as the standard F-150 leaf springs? I wouldn't like to loose off road performance...
@beatrizalvarez9518
@beatrizalvarez9518 8 жыл бұрын
i have been looking, for any contact on this to ask some question about the price and instalation of this suspension, but it seems that kind impossible. please let me know who should i call to know about price and order of this items. good design. i like it.
@MrTruckTV
@MrTruckTV 8 жыл бұрын
+Beatriz Alvarez Sure call the brothers Dereck and Paul whom build Auto Flex and Trailer Flex, (807) 623-0590
@tonytime3005
@tonytime3005 8 жыл бұрын
+MrTruckTV thank
@beunbad
@beunbad 9 жыл бұрын
What about offroading with that set up?
@MrTruckTV
@MrTruckTV 9 жыл бұрын
+Jack O New off-roading set up is out now
@sluggo182
@sluggo182 8 күн бұрын
thats a lot of lateral movement when making those evasive moves
@123badf150boy
@123badf150boy 10 жыл бұрын
Are those Firestone Air springs? Thank you
@MrTruckTV
@MrTruckTV 10 жыл бұрын
Yes
@PaganWizard
@PaganWizard 8 жыл бұрын
Is this available for cars as well?? Many older cars (both muscle cars as well as other classics) have leaf springs that do not serve the car very well.
@69JJV
@69JJV 7 жыл бұрын
Do have any follow up reviews on the Auto Flex.
@MrTruckTV
@MrTruckTV 7 жыл бұрын
Not yet, they have a second air system that I want to try and review but don't have it yet
@buddylight2191
@buddylight2191 8 жыл бұрын
Fords definitely needed the lift.
@NTGatVE
@NTGatVE 10 жыл бұрын
only the back? what about the front?! id want to drop the front 5" also for aero down the highway.
@MrTruckTV
@MrTruckTV 10 жыл бұрын
They are working on the front. These air systems are for loading and towing trailers. They'll make for models as they go. They have a trailer system that is taking off on RV trailers and hotshot trailers
@timothyhoffman9352
@timothyhoffman9352 9 жыл бұрын
what is that awful clunk I keep hearing as the air bags bottom out when the air is released? Are there no rubber stops to cuchion that?
@MrTruckTV
@MrTruckTV 9 жыл бұрын
+Timothy Hoffman The early clinking noise is a microphone cable hitting the tripod. When the air bad is deflated, there is a rubber bumper inside the bag just like semi-trucks that is a stop. Also there is a steel stop on the swing arm if you loose air that only lets the arm go so far
@snakyjake1
@snakyjake1 10 жыл бұрын
How does the compare to the competitors (Firestone, Air Lift, Hellwig)?
@MrTruckTV
@MrTruckTV 10 жыл бұрын
Auto Flex is a complete air suspension like a semi-truck. The leaf springs come off. The aftermarket air bags like Firestone Ride Right and Air Lift are air bags you had to the trucks existing leaf Hotchkiss suspension. It's night and day comparison. I hope OEMs all go to complete air ride on heavy duty pickup trucks like Semi's did 40 years ago.
@teddymeredith2565
@teddymeredith2565 9 жыл бұрын
Does that truck have centramatic wheel balancers, and if so, how do they work?
@MrTruckTV
@MrTruckTV 9 жыл бұрын
Teddy Monroe Here is the story about Centramatic wheel balancers, bigtirebalancers.com/
@expatconn7242
@expatconn7242 9 жыл бұрын
you make anything for H&H TRAILERS
@MrTruckTV
@MrTruckTV 9 жыл бұрын
anthony marasco I'm sure they do, we putting them on my Load-Trail soon. Call Derick and Paul (807) 623-0590
@liskaerik
@liskaerik 7 жыл бұрын
Does AutoFlex allow you to compensate for off balance loads like a Truck camper?
@MrTruckTV
@MrTruckTV 7 жыл бұрын
Yes
@liskaerik
@liskaerik 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kent.
@tward93
@tward93 9 жыл бұрын
Is the ride improved dramatically? I've got a 2016 Ram 3500 dually and would like to improve the ride as it's also my daily driver. Since my truck levels out fine when towing and this system is going for approximately $2,700 USD, I don't want to lay out that kind of money if the ride isn't really improved. Thanks
@MrTruckTV
@MrTruckTV 9 жыл бұрын
+T Hud Yes the ride is dramatically improved. l'd say it improves the Ram 3500 dually the most
@Cotton088
@Cotton088 6 жыл бұрын
I don't understand how it (the truck version) flexes in an off camber situation. It looks like it is designed to go up and down but if you were to drive over uneven ground, it looks like one rear wheel would be in the air.
@brandyngould5412
@brandyngould5412 10 жыл бұрын
My uncle could use that pulling his 25 thousand pound trailer behind his f-150.
@MrJoeundertaker
@MrJoeundertaker 9 жыл бұрын
Do you have a system to lower the front end as well?
@MrTruckTV
@MrTruckTV 9 жыл бұрын
+Joe slinger not yet
@robgrune3284
@robgrune3284 7 жыл бұрын
air only is great, until the bag leaks. so I prefer the hybrid steel+air springs. also, I prefer independent axles for trailers, like the Timbren, which track 10x better than solid axles.
@MrTruckTV
@MrTruckTV 7 жыл бұрын
Well semi trucks and trailers have air bags for over 40 years, I suppose it's not a big problem or they couldn't make living on the road
@robgrune3284
@robgrune3284 7 жыл бұрын
true. so, you are saying the airlift quality is equal to commercial rigs?
@MrTruckTV
@MrTruckTV 7 жыл бұрын
This video is not Airlift. It's AutoFlex. It's designed like semi-trucks. They designed and sell air ride for semi trailers for decades. It has the big air lines, 100% duty cycle air compressor. It is commercial quality.
@robgrune3284
@robgrune3284 7 жыл бұрын
excellent. your vid and comments are much appreciated. plz excuse my confusion.
@MrTruckTV
@MrTruckTV 7 жыл бұрын
No problem, thanks for watching
@snakyjake1
@snakyjake1 10 жыл бұрын
Why the twin bags vs single?
@MrTruckTV
@MrTruckTV 10 жыл бұрын
On some duallies especially GM 3500, there wasn't room for one big air bag. And then 2 bags improved the ride some more.
@joshuacornell6667
@joshuacornell6667 9 жыл бұрын
+snakyjake1, alo provide for redundancy in my oopinion if say the read or front bag gives out the other bag can handle safely until you replace the blown bag.
@edwardmyers1746
@edwardmyers1746 7 жыл бұрын
do yall do anything to the front end?
@MrTruckTV
@MrTruckTV 7 жыл бұрын
Not yet, most semi-truck have rear air not front air. RV Class A can have front and rear air, but it takes a larger air compressor to keep the front from not dipping if there was an air leak. So it takes tackling some safety issues on a front air system
@CarlosHernandez-ns9jo
@CarlosHernandez-ns9jo 2 жыл бұрын
Where can I get it how much is it
@MrTruckTV
@MrTruckTV 2 жыл бұрын
It should be in the description, website ph.
@gtaCHEATER3
@gtaCHEATER3 9 жыл бұрын
feel kind of dumb asking this but what happens if you lose your air? i.e. line cut, bag rips. etc does the suspension just sit on the new bumpstop
@MrTruckTV
@MrTruckTV 9 жыл бұрын
Kyle Bairstow It does have bump stops if it looses air, but it also has redundant backups like shot offs on the air bags and compressor so you can keep air in the bags.
@ColeyCLogan
@ColeyCLogan 8 жыл бұрын
Does Trailer Flex add height to the camper? I have a 5th wheel Raptor Toy Hauler Tri axel trailer when parked, if I let the air out, will unit be lower than it sits now w springs?
@MrTruckTV
@MrTruckTV 8 жыл бұрын
+Coley L It should be the same height, when you dump the air, it will be 4-5 inches lower than you are now
@johnniefielder1622
@johnniefielder1622 7 жыл бұрын
How do these do on a lifted truck?
@MrTruckTV
@MrTruckTV 7 жыл бұрын
They aren't made for lifted trucks
@cordelposch1015
@cordelposch1015 10 жыл бұрын
talking about axle wrap like crazy
@19crazydude
@19crazydude 9 жыл бұрын
+Cordel Posch (cposch) i was thinking the same thing but changing from the leafs to that solid steel tubing acts as if you put traction bars on it. So what you are seeing is the truck actually lifting up instead. Still though it looks bad but it actually isnt. get what im saying?
@acecoors
@acecoors Жыл бұрын
I’m glad I’m not the only one. I couldn’t believe there wasn’t 100 comments on that ridiculous wrap. The pinion angle had to be 15 degrees apart on takeoff
@dsruddell
@dsruddell 7 жыл бұрын
that impact is useless with the CFM that compressor puts out. useful for filling tires and maybe a blow gun.
@MrTruckTV
@MrTruckTV 7 жыл бұрын
I have used my impact with the Auto Flex. It's 100% duty cycle.
@backlash660
@backlash660 7 жыл бұрын
If you don't think the compressor is up to your needs they offer upgrades to the compressor and larger air tanks . You can reach them at . 1070 Gorham St Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5X5 info@autoflexsuspensions.com Tel: 807-623-0590 Fax: 807-623-0854​
@adhsnoopy4457
@adhsnoopy4457 8 жыл бұрын
Would this system work on a chevy 3500 dually that is lifted 8 inches?
@MrTruckTV
@MrTruckTV 8 жыл бұрын
+Adh Snoopy Not sure, call 807-623-0590
@2005llyduramax
@2005llyduramax 9 жыл бұрын
I have a 01 sierra 2500HD ex cab short bed and it feels alot of reverberation from bumps in the cab because if the stiffer leaf springs, would this eliminate that and make it ride smoother kinda like a car back there with an unloaded truck?
@MrTruckTV
@MrTruckTV 9 жыл бұрын
+2005llyduramax Yes, the Ultimate, which is a 5 link system. I'm putting one on my truck next month.
@2005llyduramax
@2005llyduramax 9 жыл бұрын
+MrTruckTV are you going to be making a video of it before and after like this, or installation?
@MrTruckTV
@MrTruckTV 9 жыл бұрын
+2005llyduramax Yes, that's the plan
@2005llyduramax
@2005llyduramax 9 жыл бұрын
+MrTruckTV Look forward to it, Thanks
@kennethrobinson11231
@kennethrobinson11231 7 жыл бұрын
I don't see a side to side track bar. This system has been tried before. In time the rear end will move from side to side. You have to have a Track bar.
@MrTruckTV
@MrTruckTV 7 жыл бұрын
Yes, they have a tracking bar
@kennethrobinson11231
@kennethrobinson11231 7 жыл бұрын
I didn't see one
@eriksteffen6166
@eriksteffen6166 2 жыл бұрын
Look at 8:00
@PokerMunkEEE
@PokerMunkEEE 9 жыл бұрын
I get spending this kind of $$$ for heavy hauling on a PSD Dually. But on a 6.2 3.73 SRW gasser?? Doesn't make sense. This is coming from a guy with a '11 F-250 6.2L 3.73, which squats like crazy with any kind of load. I fixed mine with an add-a-leaf and Timbrens.
@joshuacornell6667
@joshuacornell6667 9 жыл бұрын
+Eric Harris, if air bags are used on Semis like i drive, you can be sure that air much more better ride than leaf or leaf with added weight to help aid the original when loaded. Seems like your leaf springs have a defect if they are squatting so much. If i was you I would invest in a air suspension, they do hold up weight much better and air bags are used to move some pretty heavy loads, not just for suspension which it helps with smother ride than leafs. Also the added benefit of an air system is as he demonstrated is you can use air tools or to inflate a tire low on air.
@PaLEOjd
@PaLEOjd 9 жыл бұрын
That's a pretty expensive suspension conversion kit so why does the company supply crappy Skyjacker shocks? For that kind of money, they should not cheap out on shocks. A good set of Bilstein's or Rancho's would make the ride even better. You should invest in a set for your F250, the ride would be improved even more.
@dude3146
@dude3146 10 ай бұрын
What happened to y'all???
@MrTruckTV
@MrTruckTV 10 ай бұрын
No idea, they are still in Canada
@dude3146
@dude3146 10 ай бұрын
Y'all still liking these setups? Do you sell them?
@MrTruckTV
@MrTruckTV 10 ай бұрын
I liked them, no I don't sell them. there should be a link in the description@@dude3146
@crazyhass84
@crazyhass84 6 жыл бұрын
No maintenance?! R u joking?! Even had the air lines freeze on a semi? Dies this system have an air dryer? Automatic dump valve for the water in the tank? Who is going to get under the truck or trailer to drain out the water? It collects daily. I have trailers with springs that haven't needed maintenance is 20 yrs. U r way over selling how great air bags r. Unless u r hauling $50k horses it's not worth it.
@MrTruckTV
@MrTruckTV 6 жыл бұрын
You can put a dryer on it, you can add alcohol in the tank. I drain my air tank every couple years. The filter on the valve has not gotten dirty in 4 years. Not sure why.
@michaelhopwood1022
@michaelhopwood1022 9 жыл бұрын
You say the trailer has 12.5k axles and 30k gross, sir I hate to tell you but your math is wrong. If it had 12.5k axles the gvwr would be 25k but load trail doesn't make a gr model with 12.5k axles. If that one does gross at 30k then it's a gr30 with dual 15k axles and a gvwr of 30k. The other models trail load offers is the gr22 with dual 10k axles and a 22k gvwr, and the gr24 with dual 12k axles and 24k gvwr. Also hate to say it but don't see any DOT numbers on the side of the truck. At the 30k mark your way past DOT territory.
@MrTruckTV
@MrTruckTV 9 жыл бұрын
+Michael Hopwood The math is different. After 30k on a trailer, most companies go with axle rating but under that horse trailer and commercial manufactures often give you axle gross rating plus 20% or more for tongue weight that is given to the truck so that the GVWR is axles plus tongue. Some state patrols do the same thing. We borrow these media trucks, I can't put my DOT number on their trucks. I have a DOT number I use for my interstate trailer and my intrastate trailer.
@michaelhopwood1022
@michaelhopwood1022 9 жыл бұрын
+MrTruckTV if you read the entire thing I wrote you'll notice where I said load trailer does t use 12.5k axles. And as far as not being able to put your dot number on borrowed trucks, I have a door magnet that has all my dot information on it that can go between power units if needed.
@MrTruckTV
@MrTruckTV 9 жыл бұрын
+Michael Hopwood My DOT is on a door magnet also, but it's still not legal for me to use my DOT number on someone else's truck, just like I can't do an annual inspection on someone elses truck and trailer.
@michaelhopwood1022
@michaelhopwood1022 9 жыл бұрын
+CrackHead476 what is your problem?
@Pengy39
@Pengy39 11 жыл бұрын
Warp stabilization always makes me sick when I watch videos like this.
@dennisreynolds6915
@dennisreynolds6915 8 жыл бұрын
who the hell buys a gas f250
@MrTruckTV
@MrTruckTV 8 жыл бұрын
+Gator Pantz So I'm the only one?
@dennisreynolds6915
@dennisreynolds6915 8 жыл бұрын
+MrTruckTV just thought you might get a diesel conaidering how much you use your truck for towing
@MrTruckTV
@MrTruckTV 8 жыл бұрын
+Gator Pantz My last truck was diesel. If I towed 16k all the time, I would have a diesel. But now I tow mostly 12k, so my gas engine sames me money. I get new review trucks that are diesel for the goosnecks I tow.
@tuforu4
@tuforu4 8 жыл бұрын
woild not last in africa,.
@MrTruckTV
@MrTruckTV 8 жыл бұрын
Aren't there roads in Africa
@Matrix7neo
@Matrix7neo 8 жыл бұрын
Yeah no thanks, I trust leaf springs way more than a rubber bag that will get old and pop
@WillyLuedtke
@WillyLuedtke 8 жыл бұрын
Semi trucks have been using this set up for several decades on there suspension, for both truck and trailer, and on the cab of the truck. I think the technology has proven itself worthy. The bags are rated for about ten years before you have to replace them.
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