Truck Air Suspension Kit

If you plan to use your pickup truck to carry heavy loads then you might want a truck air suspension kit to supplement your truck's carrying capacity.

Current Carrying Capacity

One of the first things you need to determine is the current carrying capacity of your truck. This is the factory recommended weight allowance that your truck can carry the truck bed.

If you place items in your truck's bed that are heavier than the recommended carrying capacity you run the risk of damaging your truck's frame or suspension.

Desired Carrying Capacity

Once you know what your recommended carrying capacity is, then you will need to estimate your desired carrying capacity. You can usually find out this information by looking at typical weights for the items that you plan on carrying. If you are carrying items like construction supplies (dirt, gravel, etc) then you can easily call suppliers and get weight estimates.

Choosing a Suspension Kit

With the information about your desired weight capacity you are ready to begin looking at truck air suspension kit systems. There are typically only two systems available?standard and heavy duty. When you look on websites or talk to sales people, determine the weight capacity of the kit. Standard suspension kits carry low to medium recommended weights, while heavy duty suspension kits carry medium to high recommended weights. Two of the most popular brands of truck air suspension kits are Ride Rite and Ride Well.

A truck air suspension kit will help you carry heavier loads with your pickup. In order to choose a suspension kit, first analyze the current carrying capacity of your pickup and then determine the desired carrying capacity you need. When you are talking to salespeople or looking at websites, use your desired weight capacity as your guide when choosing the air suspension kit for your truck.