Using Cradles with Rear Air Bags . ... Opinions ?

2016 Tundra 4x4 Im going to be installing Firestone Ride Rite air bags on the rear of my truck mainly to level out my ride when i have a load in the bed or when towing, and am considering also using air bag cradles and wanted to get some opinions.

advantages?
Disadvantages?

Question: If my truck was on a lift (like to get a brake job,) and the rear suspension is hanging, will this stretch (or stress) air bags if they are installed directly to the top of the leafspring without cradles?

 

I have no answer, but i know they talk a lot about air bags in here. Quick search in that forum might help

https://www.tundras.com/forums/suspension.19/

 

I've had cradles on mine for over a year with no issues. I have a Toytec boss lift with an add a leaf. Put airbags on for hauling a camper and the truck rides like a dream with a load better than empty. I figure if I ever do flex the suspension more because of the lift the cradles will save the bags from stretching.

 

I have ride rite bags on my truck. Per the manual, when you lift the truck where the wheels are off the ground you need to deflate to 0psi.

I didn't want to deal with remembering so I installed Daystar cradles.

 

thanks for the replies.
question, with the air bags recommended to have at least 5lbs in them (some people say this will raise the rear appx 1/2") and adding the thickness of the cradle (some people say the cradle adds 3/4"?)
If I go with both ride rite air bags and cradles Is it true that I can expect a rear ride height change of appx 1.25" - 1.5" with 5lbs of psi ?

I do have a little squat in the back now with the 38gal fuel tank , Leer shell, bed liner and plywood on floor, and always have a 30lbs milk crate with tow straps, tie downs and emergency supplies back there as well.