Q: airbags

asked by on September 27, 2017

i have a 2017 ram 1500..

I go offroading a lot and ive had some friends who have had issues where the airbags deploy while offroading..

My question is how can i fully disable the airbags or can i remove the fuse etc..

Thank you

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