Will Air Bags Improve 2021 Chevy Silverado 2500 Ride Quality
Updated 01/05/2026 | Published 12/27/2025
Question:
I have a 21 Chevy 2500HD Z71 30,000 miles and rides so rough unless under weight. Would bags on front and rear smooth ride out? I’m looking at different tires, but I think the suspension is really rough. Thanks, Steve
asked by: Steve O
Expert Reply:
Hey Steve, I have a great solution for you but air bag kits are actually a lot harsher than you'd think and would not improve your unloaded ride quality at all. Instead your best option is the Roadactive kit part # RAS3611-CHD which is only option that will actually improve ride quality when the truck is loaded and unloaded. It also helps improve handling as well.
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RoadActive Suspension Custom Leaf Spring Enhancement Kit - Heavy Duty
- Vehicle Suspension
- Towing/Load Leveling
- Leaf Springs and Helper Springs
- Suspension Only
- Helper Springs
- Heavy Duty
- Rear Axle Suspension Enhancement
- RAS
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Dan C.
1/2/2026
Steve, I run a 2022 2500 Chevy and recently installed the RAS. I haul 10-15,000 pounds near daily and the RAS has helped a ton! I'm currently at 198,000 miles and noticed that after installing the RAS the transmission runs cooler, wind effect is minimized, squat is less, sway is less overall, traction seems to be better in snow (I live in Montana), and the unloaded ride is much better. I also have Timbrens, along with the RAS, and that combination is great. I highly recommend both, but the RAS will give you a totally different ride, loaded or unloaded. Also, I manage a fleet of these trucks and we run RAS on 4 currently.