Video Transcript for Review of Pacbrake Vehicle Suspension - Alpha HD Pro Rear Axle Air Bag Kit Jounce Bumper SS - PB82GJ

Hi, everybody, Andy here with etrailer. Let's take a quick look together at this Pacbrake Alpha HD Pro rear axle airbag suspension kit with internal jounce bumpers and stainless-steel hardware. Now, this kit is designed to fit your 2026 to current Ford F-150, both the two-wheel and four-wheel-drive models. And on custom-fit parts such as this kit, I do recommend going through our vehicle fit guide here at etrailer. Pop in the year, make and model of your vehicle, answer any other questions that it might have for you, and our fit guide will confirm if this kit will work for you or if we have something comparable that will work for you. So as you know, when the load gets heavy, your truck is going to need more than just your factory rear springs hanging on for your life.

These airbags are going to give you up to 5,000 pounds of rear axle support, and that's gonna help keep your truck level and steady even when your trailer is loaded and the bed is packed. So you're not gonna have to worry about any more rear-end sag throwing off your braking or your steering, or you're not gonna have to worry about your headlights pointing up in the sky when you are loaded down. Now, as you know, bottoming out just doesn't feel rough, that can actually wreck your airbags. That's why this system includes internal jounce bumpers inside of each bag. As you see there from that cutaway there from an example of one of Pacbrake#'s bags.

So even with no air pressure, your suspension has a built-in safety net. You're gonna be able to safely run at zero PSI when unloaded, which means no harsh rebound, just that smooth factory style ride. Now, this kit includes the stainless-steel braided airlines. They're gonna be more durable and resistant to wear compared to the standard rubber lines. You're also going to get stainless-steel roll plates, as you see here, and that's gonna help protect the airbags, along with stainless-steel Schrader valves, that I don't believe you can see clearly there, here at the top of the bag coming through the top bracket there.

So you're gonna be able to easily inflate or adjust the air pressure using a standard air source. Now, these stainless-steel components are gonna be a big upgrade for you. And I did also wanna let you know that with this kit you're actually going to be getting two sets of hardware. So the top image there is the standard kit that you are going to get. But the bottom picture there is the stainless-steel upgrade kit that's also going to be included.

Stainless-steel roll plates, stainless-steel lines, stainless-steel hardware that's going to actually connect the components to the bag itself. So I didn't have room to lay all that out on my table there, but I wanted to show you what you're going to be getting. Obviously you're not going to use all of the hardware, but you are going to get not only the normal set of hardware, but also the stainless-steel upgrade kit. And that stainless steel, like I said, is going to be a big upgrade for you because it resists corrosion, it's built to last harsh conditions, better than the standard materials. It's also stronger and less prone to damage, so you're gonna be less likely to deal with leaks or wear over time. But as you know, every haul is different. That's why these airbags are going to give you full control over ride height and firmness, with adjustable air pressure from five to 100 PSI. And if you're hauling a fifth wheel or a full bed of gravel, you're just gonna crank that pressure up, and then when you're unloaded and heading home, drop it back down for a softer ride. With the manual inflation valves included, you're gonna be able to tune your suspension for the day's work. It's gonna be very straightforward and easy. These springs are built with one-inch-thick, corrosion-resistant end caps, and they're reinforced with 20 internal support wires for maximum strength under load. And these also include these precision laser-cut brackets. They're designed to bolt cleanly to your truck's existing mounting points without welding, or drilling, or anything like that. Pacbrake is one of my favorite airbag suspension kits. The materials are premium, especially the stainless-steel material. I'm very impressed with just the quality of the bags, the quality of the brackets, and the fit and finish. So you're gonna be getting, in my opinion, a really premium airbag suspension kit here with Pacbrake. As I mentioned, the load support is gonna be up to 5,000 pounds, but just be aware that air springs don't actually increase your truck's weight-carrying capacity. So you wanna make sure that you're not exceeding your manufacturer's recommended weight limit. One final note I wanna make, if you want help with the installation, we can help you in that regard. On this product page, typically underneath the photo section, we have a link that will take you to our installer locator. Click that link, answer the questions that it has for you, and that locator will find an installer in your area that etrailer has partnered with to do the install for you. Well, I think that's gonna wrap up our look today. Again, my name is Andy, thank you for joining me.