The reason that the on-board compressors are more expensive is quality and duty cycle. I would find a compressor better than the one you pictured. Try to get a decent one with a piston design instead of a diaphram.

 

good luck with that one
Kit Includes:
- Powerful Air Compressor (300PSI !!!)
- Tire Gauge (10-50psi)
- Air Hose (18")
- Power Connection (Plug into lighter adapter 14")
- Power Connection (Clip to battery : Alligator Clips 14")
- Power Connection (Pre-Wire to Battery, direct pre-wire : 14")
- Main Harness with Fuse (Plug into Power Connector: 8')

I got one at Pep Boys with a 10 foot power chord and a 10 foot air hose that works nicely.

 

OK, you just buy one of these and have a power point at the back of the truck...

 

Thanks for the advice hllon4whls, but I only would use the compressor about 4 to 5 times a year(don't haul that much) and can't justify spending $100+ bucks for one.

I liked that one because it is compact and can fit in the rear door compartment plus I plan on getting the plug that i.ride.suzuki posted up. Thanks I.Ride.

 

Fo' Sho'

 

I put these on my truck this summer and now I can haul my camper with out any tortion bars and it handles better loaded. I put them on and didn't even take off the wheels, just backed up onto ramps and used a jack under the hitch to lift the body. It is a simple mod and the results are great. Ran the air line thru the frame to keep it out of harms way and also swapped the fill valve for a single on a T since my weight is always centered on the hitch, but before I did that I did notice a better cornering due to the rear not leaning. Nice truck by the way.

 

Thanks man, glad to hear that you're having the exact same results as I. Some are so negative sometimes...

 

Did any of you have to "Bend/hammer/grind" the brackets to fit. Reading other posts, it seems that this is a common thing that has to be done. Just wondering as I didn't see/read in your post.

Thanks

 

Not even a tweak of anything to tell you the truck. The way the brackets are made its hard to believe you would have to bend anything. They are made precisely to fit in both top and bottom locations.

Now I have owned other brands like Air Lift and Goodyear where I had to fab up brackets because the ones that came with were junk, or didn't fit correctly. But those were different trucks and different stories. Firestone FTW!!!

Jesse

 

That's Fantastic to hear. I wonder why I've read that some with 04-06 f-150's have had to modify the bracket. (at least I think they were 04-06's)

I have a set of the airbags sitting in my garage right now. Just waiting for my Rancho Quicklifts and 9000XL shocks to show up so I can put everything in at once.

Thanks for the great post, always feel better when someone else is pleased with a product that you have just bought. Mind you if it wasn't for this board I wouldn't be buying these things

 

LOL, yeah...F150online should be paid commissions.

 

Mine fit perfect also. I never had to jack the truck up or take the tires off. I did it all off a creeper in less than 1 hour.

 

I had to grind mine to clear the frame approx. 1/16"

 

After reading these post I am def. considering putting these on to give me just the smallest amount of rake back. My rear end sags just the smallest amount after installing the 2" AS...thanks guys

 

Dude! That looks awesome. I got that kit in stock, may pick it up today and trade out for an autospring kit for the front