adjustable loadcarrying ability - Airlift bags or airshocks?

[Dma251]

I'm getting ready to replace the shocks on my 91 SE with Bilstein 4600 monotubes.

 

I want to add some adjustable load-levelling system since I sometimes use a rtt, or carry heavy gear, and other times I'm running light.

his leads me to two basic options:

 

Airbags that ride inside the coils like the airlift 1000,

or monroe or ACdelco rear airshocks.

 

The advantage to the airbags is that I can run the bilsteins in the back, too.

The disadvantage is it is more complicated and I worry that the bags might bind in the coils under high degrees of articulation.

 

Does anyone have any experience with either of these on a pathfinder?

 

 

[Precise1]

I'd go with the bags. It gives you the most flexability and redundancy of the two choices and they seem to work out well/be perfectly durable. This is what has been discussed here...

http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/topic/37190-air-lift-1000-leveling-air-bags/

 

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[Nefarious]

For what it's worth, my truck sees the exact same situations as you described and my choice is going to be the airbags. With a small 12v compressor or belt driven compressor, it makes the system very versatile and once those bags are deflated they won't hinder your articulation.

[Dma251]

Thanks, guys.

 

I ordered the bilsteins for all corners and airlift 1000 kit. Now its on to tires. Thinking of getting 5 31" BFG AT's, but Im tempted by those goodyear MTRs, too.