BOSS Ranger Raptor Airbag Suspension - works on USA trucks?

[John E Davies]

Does anybody have one, will they work on our trucks, how much was the shipping and the labor cost (hours)? I really think the RR needs these when loaded for a long camping trip, it squats and lists... FYI the TRIPLE bags are needed for maximum articulation, not the double ones pictured. The price shown is for the basic system, NO extra piping or compressor, just two Schrader valves that you can locate wherever you like. FYI you can use a high volume. low pressure mountain bike air pump to fill them individually to adjust for listing.

LINK: BOSS Ford Ranger Raptor, Gen1 or Gen2 Airbag Suspension

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Thanks,

John Davies
Spokane WA USA

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[Roverhound]

I went with AAA suspensions out of Australia. It was about $900 something shipped with a small compressor and in cab kit. I ended up not using the compressor because I went with ARB and an onboard air system.
The controls are mounted in a waterproof box in the right side bed.
https://www.aaasuspension.com.au/product/la31/

 

[John E Davies]

I went with AAA suspensions out of Australia. It was about $900 something shipped with a small compressor and in cab kit. I ended up not using the compressor because I went with ARB and an onboard air system.
The controls are mounted in a waterproof box in the right side bed.
https://www.aaasuspension.com.au/product/la31/

Interesting, it looks like the same BOSS kit and even has a ten year warranty. Can you explain how this works?

Have you tested it out? I would prefer the ability to use different pressure in each bag, if needed to correct cargo list. I don’t tow, so rapid adjustment is not at all needed, just once at the beginning of a trip.

Does the RR require the brake line brackets?

Labor hours?

How has it performed for you? Please elaborate! Thanks!

John Davies
Spokane WA USA

 

[ozraptor]

I did the BOSS kit you mentioned (triple bag). I ran the valves next to the power panel in the tub as I didn't want them exposed to mud, damage, etc. being mounted on the outside like some people do. I didn't do the dedicated compressor or tank as my use case is just for camping and 4x4 trips when I'm carrying lots of stuff so the rear doesn't sag as much.

I mounted the "articulation kit" (it's just a manual valve) behind the tow bar between the spare tire so it's easy to reach under and turn it without having it too exposed.

If I remember correctly, install took me about 3 hours, and no brake line relocation was needed ('23 RR in Oz). However, there are no pressure gauges with the kit, so I later added the dual gauge line kit from BOSS (mounted in the tub next to the valves).

For anyone in Oz that might read this, check your local regs. I later discovered these kits are sort of in a grey area. In Vic. anything that touches the suspension like this requires an engineering cert., but these are technically completely separate from the suspension components (e.g. unlike airbags that that go inside the coils). I got conflicting answers from both Vic Roads and some shops.

 

[MidnightSpecial]

Not trying to convince anyone on how they spend their money but why would you swap $4k shocks for $900 airbags. Just pure payload?

 

[ozraptor]

Not trying to convince anyone on how they spend their money but why would you swap $4k shocks for $900 airbags. Just pure payload?

The kits in this thread are additions for the RR, not replacements. They only assist with leveling the truck when loaded.

 

[MidnightSpecial]

The kits in this thread are additions for the RR, not replacements. They only assist with leveling the truck when loaded.

Copy. Thanks for the detail

 

[Roverhound]

Not trying to convince anyone on how they spend their money but why would you swap $4k shocks for $900 airbags. Just pure payload?

You aren't swapping anything. Stock suspension remains intact.

 

[Geotoxic]

I installed AAA suspensions airbags. They work well. They also include the articulation switch. It allows the 2 airbags to be independent when towing (prevent swaying) but also connected when off roading (for articulation).

I got pictures in my build list in my sig.

Can't remember how long it took but it was a few hours. Pretty straight forward install, just hard reach some bolts with the tools I have. Also took a while to plan out my air line and do it cleanly.

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