BOSS Ranger Raptor Airbag Suspension - works on USA trucks?

[Ag3ntC00p3r]

Awesome... let me know how the install goes... looks pretty straight forward, just gotta think thru the line placement. I didnt buy any of the additional kits. i plan to just use a small dewalt compressor that uses my 20 volt batteries to pump up the airbags as required, and if i need to pull out my bigger tire inflator compressor i always have that as well, just need to hook it up to the battery of the truck. Did you get the in cab kit and a compressor or just the bags? They seem pretty simple in concept and i plan to run the Shrader valve up by the in bed power outlets so i dont have to get under the truck to air up and air down the bags. Cheers and looking forward to hearing how your install goes and where you run the lines to ensure full flex capability with no pulling or kinks.

Got just the bags. I'm going to run the air lines up to the power panel in the bed as well. My plan is to use my Thor's Lightning compressor when I need to make changes. I already have it on hand when I want to air up/down anyways.

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[KayaPayaPigDog]

Got just the bags. I'm going to run the air lines up to the power panel in the bed as well. My plan is to use my Thor's Lightning compressor when I need to make changes. I already have it on hand when I want to air up/down anyways.

great minds think alike. the other parts of the kit do look pretty nice but for the price i dont mind hooking up my own pressure gauge and using my existing compressor just like you! Cheers.

 

[ozraptor]

Awesome... let me know how the install goes... looks pretty straight forward, just gotta think thru the line placement. I didnt buy any of the additional kits. i plan to just use a small dewalt compressor that uses my 20 volt batteries to pump up the airbags as required, and if i need to pull out my bigger tire inflator compressor i always have that as well, just need to hook it up to the battery of the truck. Did you get the in cab kit and a compressor or just the bags? They seem pretty simple in concept and i plan to run the Shrader valve up by the in bed power outlets so i dont have to get under the truck to air up and air down the bags. Cheers and looking forward to hearing how your install goes and where you run the lines to ensure full flex capability with no pulling or kinks.

Fyi, the air valve for the bags is on the top mount, which is mounted to the chassis. So the air lines don't move with the suspension / bags as they flex.

Regarding compressors for airing them up, they don't take much. I use a little rechargeable Bosch inflator for small cars I bought off Amazon for cheap and it works great. A super compact handheld with a quick connect adapter makes it super easy to inflate as needed and packs away easier. Your 20v Dewalt will work great (I've tried my 18v Milwaukee compressor as well).

If anyone reads this and is thinking about using a high volume 4x4 compressor, I wouldn't recommend it. The airbags don't take much volume or PSI and aren't really designed for that (might be okay, I haven't tried it with my Morrflate). I'm using the 3 bag BOSS airbags and near the Raptor's load limit it takes < 40 PSI to level the rear out. And with these Raptors, you don't want the rear riding higher than your calibrated "0" point or it confuses the computer for the Fox live valve system (makes it bouncy).

 

[KayaPayaPigDog]

Fyi, the air valve for the bags is on the top mount, which is mounted to the chassis. So the air lines don't move with the suspension / bags as they flex.

Regarding compressors for airing them up, they don't take much. I use a little rechargeable Bosch inflator for small cars I bought off Amazon for cheap and it works great. A super compact handheld with a quick connect adapter makes it super easy to inflate as needed and packs away easier. Your 20v Dewalt will work great (I've tried my 18v Milwaukee compressor as well).

If anyone reads this and is thinking about using a high volume 4x4 compressor, I wouldn't recommend it. The airbags don't take much volume or PSI and aren't really designed for that (might be okay, I haven't tried it with my Morrflate). I'm using the 3 bag BOSS airbags and near the Raptor's load limit it takes < 40 PSI to level the rear out. And with these Raptors, you don't want the rear riding higher than your calibrated "0" point or it confuses the computer for the Fox live valve system (makes it bouncy).

Great info, thank you so much, that makes way more sense about the lines being up on the frame and not the axle and I think my little battery freaky tire inflator will be perfect for this! I was wondering about what would happen if you have it go too high and I figured it would throw off the ride height sensors for sure. Much appreciated for taking the time to reply mate! Cheers

 

[Ag3ntC00p3r]

Fyi, the air valve for the bags is on the top mount, which is mounted to the chassis. So the air lines don't move with the suspension / bags as they flex.

Regarding compressors for airing them up, they don't take much. I use a little rechargeable Bosch inflator for small cars I bought off Amazon for cheap and it works great. A super compact handheld with a quick connect adapter makes it super easy to inflate as needed and packs away easier. Your 20v Dewalt will work great (I've tried my 18v Milwaukee compressor as well).

If anyone reads this and is thinking about using a high volume 4x4 compressor, I wouldn't recommend it. The airbags don't take much volume or PSI and aren't really designed for that (might be okay, I haven't tried it with my Morrflate). I'm using the 3 bag BOSS airbags and near the Raptor's load limit it takes < 40 PSI to level the rear out. And with these Raptors, you don't want the rear riding higher than your calibrated "0" point or it confuses the computer for the Fox live valve system (makes it bouncy).

Thanks for the inflator feedback. I also travel with my Milwaukee M12 inflator so I'll give that a shot first.

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