Herk, Part 3

Got Herk back from the dealership.  They fixed the emergency brake, a traction control sensor, and aligned the wheels.  Now that he's back, I took a couple pictures to show you a few more mods that I'd accomplished in the name of safety and stability.

Number 1:  Helwig Sway Bar.  I put a heavy duty sway bar on the back of the truck.  Herk had one, but it was small.  This heavy duty one should help significantly control rear sway when carrying Voyager.

Number 2:  Firestone Ride-Rite Airbags.  The purpose of the airbags are to add an additional payload capacity and to level the Herk's back end when Voyager is loaded.  Traditionally, a truck uses springs in the back to do this.  The bags I've installed have a compressor that is mounted to the truck and controlled with a switch/gauge in the cab which gives me the ability to add 0-5000 lbs of lift depending on need.  I've included the compressors and controls further down.

Number 3:  Rancho RS9000XL adjustable shocks.  Installed 4 air-adjustable shocks that are touted to be one of the best out there.  These are controlled electronically by a remote control and air compressor which allow me to adjust forward and reverse shock stiffness depending on load.  Again, helpful if towing or just sight-seeing.

4.  The controlling mechanisms for the airbags and shocks.  I bought a piece of aluminum to mount both compressors to and then mounted them both to the truck frame on the passenger side below the back seat door.  The left compressor is for the airbags and the right for the air shocks.  The last photo shows the controllers--remote and button/gauge--in the truck.