random question - airbags or spring/coil suspension?

[alden]

Given the following: I would like to use the truck as a truck, but I would like it to handle as well as it possibly could (within reason of course, I'm not going to build an entirely custom tube chassis). For those that have messed with the suspension, what seems to be the best route for weight/handling/comfort combined?

I've always leaned toward airbags, but I'm just not that familiar with them so I don't have a clue if they are really just for slamming for shows and a smooth ride, or if a custom airbag setup on a truck like mine (or others here) would work well in the real world.

Thanks for any thoughts!