Recommended Air Bags for a 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 w/a Diesel Engine
Updated 11/26/2025 | Published 11/25/2025
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Hi, Ive got a 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 crew cab with the 3.0L diesel. Were looking to buy a slide in camper this winter and wanted to add some air bags to help level the truck, especially when towing a boat too. I had the Firestone Ride-Rites on my Tacoma, but apparently they dont fit on the diesel Sierra. Are there any other recommended products? I liked having the air bags isolated from each other previously and I think that will be critical with the camper. Thanks in advance,
asked by: Ben G
Expert Reply:
Hey Ben. So long as your 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 does not have the adaptive ride control feature you can use the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs with Internal Jounce Bumpers item # AL88288 you were looking at.
The Air Lift item # AL88288 is compatible with the diesel engine models of the 2023 Sierra 1500's. It also works with both 2WD and 4WD setups. These air bags have a 5,000 lbs capacity that will keep the rear end of your Sierra level when you using your slide in camper. All mounting brackets and hardware are included for installation.
I recommend adding the Air Lift WirelessAIR Compressor System item # AL74000 to your truck. This onboard compressor will allow you to adjust the PSI in your air bags individually from your phone.
Does your Sierra have adaptive ride control?
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Ben G.
11/26/2025
Thanks, Jerred. I do not have adaptive ride control so we are good there. I also wanted to be clear that I was not really looking at one product - that's just where I became exasperated and sent you all a note. Are there good/better/best options that you could recommend? And I do want the onboard air, but would much prefer analog. There's too much electronic crap on that truck that barely works as is.