What Are The Benefits Of Airbags With And Without Internal Jounce Bumpers?

Updated 10/16/2025 | Published 10/13/2025

Question:

I’m now thinking I should have ordered the version of this with the jounce bumpers built in - what are the consequences of not having these? Can I buy these as an add on or do I need to ship the entire unit back and buy the “Ultimate” kit

asked by: Steve B

Expert Reply:

Hey Steve,

The AirLift airbags with internal jounce bumpers are not able to be added to a system without so you would need to get a whole new system. With that said the system with the internal jounce bumpers is going to create a much rougher ride unloaded than normal airbags would. Typically I only recommend a set of airbags with jounce bumpers to someone who has their truck loaded full time, like a service truck or truck bed camper. If you are just towing a trailer I would just recommend the normal kit like # AL57365.

What are you doing with your truck? Figuring out what you are going to be towing or doing with the vehicle can help determine what would be a better route too.

expert reply by: Nick S

Steve B.

10/15/2025

Ok, thanks for the advice. Most of the time I will not be hauling, I’m just occasionally towing a camper trailer. I’ll stick with the 57365 (although I would prefer the stainless air lines in the nicer kit).

Nick S.

10/16/2025

@SteveB The normal bags will definitely give you a much better ride when you are not towing compared to the ultimate kit. I think it is going to work well for you, AirLift is known to have better lines and fittings in general compared to others out there.