Firestone Airbag Gauge and Switch

Robdude30 · #1 07-03-2008, 10:43 PM

Finally got my air gauge and switch mounted for my Firestone helper bags. The gauge is mounted in a steering column pod and fits great. It's hard to tell in the picture, but the only thing blocked from view is the odometer. The rest of the gauges are fully visible from the drivers point of view. I flush mounted the switch to the left of the wheel.

Screw-Me-05 · #2 07-04-2008, 04:47 AM

Looks right at home there but the only thing is your gonna have to watch out for is the 35 mph and under.

Robdude30 · #3 07-04-2008, 08:22 AM

It only blocks the odometer. The speedo is visible all the way to 0. It just looks that way in the picture. And who goes under 35 anyways?!

Arca_ex · #4 07-05-2008, 01:40 PM

Looks nice

So do you have a compressor or a tank in the system or is the switch just to let air out?

Here's what I did with mine, I added a 3 Gallon tank and two guages, one for tank pressure and one for bag pressure. I have a Clippard switch that when pressed down lets air out of the bags and when pushed up lets air into the bags from the tank. I'm installing a compressor soon too, it's sitting in my garage.

HTRDLNC · #5 07-05-2008, 05:20 PM

Arca, I like that set-up. Here's mine. Airlift sureshot with a tank and comp.

Robdude30 · #6 07-05-2008, 07:17 PM

Nice setup Arca_ex! I do have a Firestone compressor mounted on the inside of the right frame-rail and the switch adds and releases air. I built a galvanized box to cover the compressor and keep out water. I don't have a need for a tank as I just use my bags to level my truck. It was an inch or so too low in the rear IMHO after I lowered it.

Arca_ex · #7 07-05-2008, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Robdude30

Nice setup Arca_ex! I do have a Firestone compressor mounted on the inside of the right frame-rail and the switch adds and releases air. I built a galvanized box to cover the compressor and keep out water. I don't have a need for a tank as I just use my bags to level my truck. It was an inch or so too low in the rear IMHO after I lowered it.

Yeah that was the original reason I bought airbags too. The added bonus was retaining my towing capability.

I don't smoke 'nor intend to let anyone smoke in my truck so I replaced the lighter with the control unit.