Fourwheel Camper on a Tundra- Question on rear suspension

[bill harr]

I have air bags and go off road never had a problem with articulation. If the camper was mounted all the time custom springs would be the best option.
I take mine on and off so I like the adjustment and the ability to air up for more ground clearance when needed. See videos below, I have camped here every year since 1966.

My Tundra and 4WC on Slick rock road

Walking in Slick Rock road same road my Tundra was on

[AUTO360]

Wow, some pretty good arguments both ways. The camper will stay on the truck pretty much all the time. He will be keeping it at my place here in Arizona.....he lives in Maryland and comes out here to explore the west several times a year. He will have a 6x 12 enclosed trailer behind it so it won't have too bad of a tongue weight. I would say he will be towing it most of the time.....well, lets say 75% of the time.
I will have to show him this thread and then let him decide.
Again, thanks for all the insight....

[SuperCal]

I'm running airbags in my F-150 and I really like the ability to adjust for the load. I use the truck empty, with my FWC Hawk, camper and race car trailer, etc so getting custom springs would be a little tough. What i did to overcome the articulation limiting problems associated with the airbags is run a set of Daystar airbag cradles http://daystarweb.com/productdetail.php?productID=1232 .

[ExpoMike]

I'm running airbags in my F-150 and I really like the ability to adjust for the load. I use the truck empty, with my FWC Hawk, camper and race car trailer, etc so getting custom springs would be a little tough. What i did to overcome the articulation limiting problems associated with the airbags is run a set of Daystar airbag cradles http://daystarweb.com/productdetail.php?productID=1232 .

Wow, haven't seen that before. Cool idea. How long have you had them? Curious if any long term wear issues with the bags. Thanks for sharing.

[bill harr]

I'm running airbags in my F-150 and I really like the ability to adjust for the load. I use the truck empty, with my FWC Hawk, camper and race car trailer, etc so getting custom springs would be a little tough. What i did to overcome the articulation limiting problems associated with the airbags is run a set of Daystar airbag cradles http://daystarweb.com/productdetail.php?productID=1232 .

I sure like this solution, have you had any wear problems with the air bags? Looked on line and can not find a review, but the price is right at around $80.00 for a quick fix.

Bill in Stockton

[SuperCal]

Wow, haven't seen that before. Cool idea. How long have you had them? Curious if any long term wear issues with the bags. Thanks for sharing.

I've only had them in for about a month so far so really can't comment on long term wear. I Looked at them just the other day and it doesn't even seem like the airbgs have moved too much in the perch at all. Of course I really don't wheel my truck that hard at all so maybe the increased articulation isn't being utilized...

[Mighty Dodge Ram]

Whoa...very cool with the Daystars. I have airbags and while I can't give you any specific measurements on decreased articulation, it always feels as if there is some. I'm considering buying new off the shelf leafs...Deaver/National would be great but $$$ are a consideration...and I had planned on running more leaves than stock. The bed will be weighed down with additional cabinetry, but the real weight comes from the gear and water which doesn't ride with me all the time. That's where the beauty of the airbags have come in for me. And since this has become my daily driver again (stepson needed a car for college so he's got the economical car) ride is a factor.

I'm anxious to hear what you finally decide to go with. This will be an informative thread.

[bob91yj]

Daystar mounts are interesting for sure.